The

Mariner
A P u b l i c at i o n Fo r W h e r e L a n d E n d s
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Issue #146
April 2015

Marina del Rey

Celebrates 50 Years!
The Importance of Racing for Yacht Clubs
Pics From Opening Day
Much More...

A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community

The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds

From the Editor

The Town

is a

Kid

So, Marina del Rey is turning 50. It sounds old in

human years but the town, of course, will outlive
us alprobably our grandkids too. This impending
refit perhaps is akin to her growing out of diapers
or learning to speak her first words. Maybe thats
why theres so much attention and skepticism in
the political arenaeveryone wants her to have the
right values and a solid foundation as she begins to
become a real place or a grown up as it were.

who enjoyed what the writer called the Marinas

freewheelin lifestyle.

For advertising rates and

Information contact
310-397-1887
email
editor@marinermagazine.com

Im forever amazed that there are still quite a

few people here in this area that watched a little
watering hole they called Mud Lake, where local
kids would water ski and sunbathe, eventually
form into the largest man made harbor in the world.

Mailing address
P.O. Box 9403
Marina del Rey, CA 90295

A fellow historical society member, Christine

Rohde, who is more and more involved in all
things Marina del Rey, sent me over a fascinating
Sports Illustrated article on MdR from 1972. It was
the swimsuit edition (featuring Cheryl Tiegs by the
way!) and it included a long form article on this
new place called Marina del Rey.

The story focused around the idea that this

unique little place, in a watery little pocket of Los
Angeles, was new and finding its identity. There
was mention of political issues, many of which are
still being discussed today, and the organizations
that were battling government moves. It was a
compelling snapshot. It reminded me that this
place is so young and still, all these years later,
finding its personality.

Columnists
Richard Schaefer
Dave Kirby
Writer
Tim Tunks

The Mariner appears on the last

Friday of every month.
This issue March 27 - April 24

Important
Numbers
at a glance:
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Marina del Rey


Sheriff:
310-482-6000

n
n

L os Angeles County
Lifeguard:
310-577-5700
essel Assist:
V
800-399-1921
arine Life Rescue
M
800-39WHALE

The SI writer described the new urban Eden as a

rental community where swinging singles, wealthy
businessmen turned yachtsmen and anyone else

WHATS INSIDE

The story included a then active Burton Chace,

who some refer to as the Father of Marina del Rey,
who proudly said, Its the greatest money-maker
the county has. And later espoused that it was
also the greatest cooperation of government and
private enterprise anybody has ever seen.

So I say, in town years the Marina is still in the

stage of the occasional bed-wetting and probably
wears corduroy elastic pants. Thats right, Im
saying your town is a bed-wetting, elastic pants
wearing child that probably
cant even read
Happy birthday kid!
Thanks for
picking it up!

Coming Events

Off the Wire

Race to Avoid Extinction

Tim Tunks Talks Aboutthe Importance of Club Racing

10

The Big Bash

Marina del Reys 50th Birthday Party

12

Local Currents
Captain Richard SchaeferCatalina Hazards

17

On the Record
Fishermans Village Proposed Revamp

18

According to Dave
Monthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby

19

Racing - Cal Race Week Discounts

20

Classifieds

25

Ashley Stauffer by Pat Reynolds

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Photo by Pat Reynolds

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Since 1974

65 McKinna 2002 pilot house, Exceptional 800 hp Cat 3406s, stabilizers, bow thruster,
satellite TV, computerized entertainment center, dual helms 3 cabins, low hours $699,000

60 Sunseeker Renegade 1993 rebuilt Detroit diesels. Family friendly - 3 cabs, salon,
dinette, galley. Fast cruising up to 40-knots! Amazing deal for a Sunseeker. $179,000

We Thank All the MdR Buyers and Sellers

From the Last 40 Years
Happy Birthday Marina del Rey!
-Gerry Purcell40 Carver 1999 aft cabin , diesels. loaded,
$149,900

47 Lien Hwa Mtr Yacht 1995, loaded Great

family fun or live abrd, motivated $149,500

46 Wellcraft 1994 Cockpit motor yacht,

twin dsls air cond, full tronics $110,000

65 Harkers island Guthrie 1970, 4 staterooms, ready for Cabo or Alaska. For private or 45 Sea ray Sundancer 1997 twin diesels
commercial fishing - consider trade for Cars, Real estate, Gems $120,000
consider trade in power / sail $149,000

38 Sea Ray Sundancer 2002 under 300

hours. Great family boat! $119,000

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

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

32 Luhrs 1974 sedan new lt finish low

hours show as a 10 $18,950

42 Uniflite 1984 aft cabin GM V-8 Diesels loaded and clean , RIB Inflatable on davit new 30 Maxum 1997 very clean, twin
canvas enclosures $87,500
Mercruisers, Full elec, 2 cabins $30,000

28 Owens custom sportfisher, over $150k

refit and repower diesels $46,000

42 Hunter center cockpit aft cabin, very spacious interior large aft cabin have 2 available
2000 asking $119,000 and 2002 asking $139,000

43 Endeavor 1981 cruising ketch top shape.

Ready for island and beyond $114,000

37 Fisher Pilothouse 1975 bluewater ketch

upgraded 1991 new engine $89,000 TRADE

46 Moody 1985 Bluewater Cruising Cutter, 3 cabins equipped to go now! $159,000

35 Pacific Seacraft Catamaran 1993 twin

Yanmar diesels $129,000

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33 Sea Ray 1995 low hours, A/C, $49,000

35 Sea Ray 1991 low hours, A/C, $34,900

Coming Events!
of ducks: Solo Ducks for 5 bucks;
March 28 & 29
Marina del Rey Birthday Bash/L.A.s MarinaFest Boat Show
5 Quackers for 20 smackers; 30
Del Rey Yacht Club Open
Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12 - 5:00 pm
Racing Thrills for two 50 dollar
House
bills. Corporate sponsorships
Youre invited to enjoy a rare
Marina del Rey is turning 50 this year and we want you to celebrate with us!
are $100 (extra large duck).
opportunity to experience this
Join us for three days of special festivities and events.
Info at 310-510-0288 or www.
award-winning yacht club. Guided
kidsatplayavalon.com
tours of our multi-level Clubhouse,
The festivities kick-off with a free, evening concert by Three Dog Night
April 16
Lounges, Library, Grand 2nd story
in Burton Chace Park, followed by a fireworks show. A formal ceremony
Marina del Rey Farmers
Dining Room with spectacular
and community birthday cake will complete the celebration. Dont miss the
Market
180 Marina views, Club grounds
birthday bash of the year!
Starting
at
9:00 a.m. Stack up
- including heated pool, game
on
fresh
produce
and artisan
deck, snack bar & more. Social
Saturday, & Sunday, L.A.s MarinaFest Boat Show will feature a variety of favorites at the Marina del Rey
and boating memberships for all
activities including *Tall Ships, a baot show, free boat rides, marine-related Farmers Market. Locally grown,
ages. Jr. Sailing Program with a
exhibits, water-taxi cruises, yacht club tours, L.A. Countys Fire Boat, organic fruits and veggies,
full-time coach. Catalina Facility
community vendors, information displays, food, and beverages. There will pre-packaged meals, delicious
with seating up to 250 people, gas
also be inflatables, rides, and games for young children.
desserts,
and
hand-crafted
BBQs, fresh water hot showers,
More info - 310-305-9545
jewelry,
clothing,
arts
& crafts.
heads, full galley & available
Marina
Beach
parking
lot every
chance to compete and to learn about an ocean
moorings. Starts at 11am-5pm (Sat
Thursday,
9
a.m.
2
p.m.
Info
310-305-9545
& Sun). Free parking. 13900 Palawan Way, sport through history, culture, and teamwork.
April 18 & 19
MdR, (310) 823-4664; info@dryc.org; www. Practices are Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m., and
The
40th Anniversary
Saturdays, noon-2 p.m. For more information
dryc.org. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Marina
Del
Rey Halibut Derby
contact Margot Page, (310) 821-5169, or email
March 28
The
Halibut
Derby
is back in action. Grab a
margotpage@me.com.
Del Rey Yacht Club
fishing
buddy
and
throw
your hat in the ring
Fishing 101 Class
April 10 & 11
to win big prizes! For more information please
Shipwreck Weekend
Join us Saturday for this free intro to fishing
class co-hosted by West Marine. Learn pole Celebrate spring break island style at our 3rd contact the Halibut Derby Chairman John
basics, fish & rigs, fishing locations and more. annual Shipwreck Weekend, complete with Szymura at johns@mdranglers or 424-229Limited space and reservations required. Starts live entertainment, and shipwreck themed 1890 or at HalibutDerby.com.
1:30pm. To sign-up, call (310) 823-4664 or
email us at info@dryc.org. 13900 Palawan Way,
MdR; www.dryc.org.

April 4

Community Easter Egg Hunt at

Catalina Island
Beginning at 9am sharp - arrive early, event is
over quick! Location TBD. Bring your camera
for pictures with the Easter Bunny! City of
Avalon Recreation Department. 310-510-0220
ext. 231,www.CityofAvalon.com

April 5

Easter Sunday at Two Harbors

Hop on over to Two Harbors for our annual
Easter egg hunt, and have your little ones search
for the elusive Golden Egg. Sponsored by
Corsair Yacht Club. For more information
contact Two Harbors Events at 310-510-4249,
lboutillier@scico.com or visit our website at
www.visittwoharbors.com

April 7

Kids Outrigger Canoe Program

Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe Clubs Keiki
Program for kids ages 8-13 begins April 7.
The annual summer program offers kids a
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events. For more information or questions,

contact Two Harbors Events at 310-510-4249,
lboutillier@scico.com or visit our website at
www.visittwoharbors.com

April 10

Tim Talks
Racing to Avoid Extinction
In 1975 Tim Tunks, past Sportsman and
Yachtsman of the Year, He will share his
interesting and amusing personal history at the
MVYC members meeting 6:30 p.m. Friday
April 10 with questions to follow. Non-MVYC
members wishing to join us for a 3 course dinner
after Tims Talk should RSVP to (310) 8229082. Menu to be announced but guaranteed
to be meet or exceed expectations for standard
$10.00 yacht club food. Guest parking directions
will be given at the Marina City Club entrance
gate 4333 Admiralty Way.

April 12

Annual Rubber Ducky Derby on the

Island
Annual fundraising event to support the local
childrens theatre company Kids At Play. The
derby begins at noon on South Beach. Adoption

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April 23

Spring Fest at Avalon

Live music, food, games, and much more!
Join the Avalon community from 5-9pm along
Crescent Avenue (Front Street) as they kick off
the busy season, and have fun doing it! Fun
for the whole family. City of Avalon Recreation
Department. 310-510-0220 ext. 231, www.
CityofAvalon.com

April 30

CYC Yachting Luncheon

Balancing Solitude, Sanity and
Safety in Single Handed Voyaging
to Hawaii
Presented by Christian Williams recounting
his odyssey of sailing solo from California
Yacht Club to Hawaii and return, a journey of
6,000 miles and 48 days at sea. As a veteran
blue-water sailor, he has some 20,000 miles
offshore including: six multihull Bermuda
races, the Southern Ocean Racing Circuit, and
the 1979 Fastnet Race aboard Ted Turners
Tenacious. This cruise to Hawaii was his first
long singlehanded experience and on the 10th
day outbound he celebrated his 71st birthday.
2015

Happy Half Hour Noon. Bountiful Buffet

Luncheon - 12:20 p.m. Presentation 12:40
p.m. $18.50 includes Luncheon, tax, service
and parking. Open to all who enjoy yachting
and adventure, as a public service of CYC.
Open to all who enjoy yachting and adventure,
as a public service of CYC. California Yacht
Club, 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
310.823.4567 reservations@calyachtclub.net

Ongoing

Paddle in the Moonlight

Every Wednesday and Friday evening come
join the crew of Pro SUP for a fun night
of paddling, theres no better way to end
the day than with a paddle cruise! Sunset
Moonlit Marina Paddle Cruise is a 75 minute
paddle cruise around the Marina. Evening is
one of the most peaceful times to go for a
paddle through the marina, this experience
is absolutely breathtaking! We depart from
Mothers Beach. For more info call 310-9458350
Marina del Rey
Outrigger Canoe Club
Come try this exciting team water sport at
Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of
Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Newcomers
are welcome; women practice Mondays &
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 8
a.m. Men practice Tuesdays and Thursday,
5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 7:30 a.m. For more
information, email info@marinaoutrigger.org
or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.
Tropical Rock
Every Wednesday 6-9pm 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 4-7 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.
Marina Venice Yacht Club
2015

Social Sundays
Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for
our Social Sunday Open House from 4:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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.
Social Sunday Dinner is currently $7 for Boat
+ Sail Club Members - (guests $10). Includes
free entertainment and bargain priced full
bar. Reservations very helpful. For more
information call 863-701-4076, visit 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
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 $5 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

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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. We are a FUN social
club built around weekend sailing on the bay.
We match skippers with crew for a fun day of
boating. If you are a skipper and would like to
host our members or have an interest in teaching
sailing then this is the club for you. We meet
on the first and third Thursday of each month
with a day-sail the following weekend. The
meetings are held inside Pacific Mariners Yacht
Club. There is a $7.00 charge that covers a light
meal. 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.
Looking forward to meeting you in the near
future.
To list a coming event,
email editor@marinermagazine.com

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Lobster Season Ends
Questions Begin

Slip Slidin Away

Photo by Pat Reynolds

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife

(CDFW) reminds 2014-2015 Spiny Lobster
Report Card holders that March 18 is the last
day of the lobster fishing season and to return
their report cards by April 30, 2015 as required
by law.
Cardholders should review their cards carefully
and check that the information recorded is
complete and accurate. Information collected
from the cards provides CDFW with data
necessary to monitor and manage Californias
spiny lobster fishery. The cards need to be
returned even if no lobsters were taken.

The guest docks over at Burton Chace Park often have some sort of interesting sight to take in. This
day is was Captain Dave Kirby and a band of other Captains from around California Yacht Club all
working to inflate, install and eventually use this custom made water slide. It stands three-stories
high and is most likely the only of these toy for miles around.

The purpose of the reporting requirement is to

monitor recreational spiny lobster catch, fishing
effort and the gear used in the recreational
fishery. Although CDFW has considerable
information about the commercial lobster
fishery from landing receipts and logbooks,
CDFW has very little reliable information on
the magnitude of the recreational lobster catch
and fishing effort.

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Halibut Derby Celebrates 40

The Derby is back to a full two day event with big prizes. The many
hard working Marina del Rey Anglers members proudly present the 40th
Annual Marina del Rey Halibut Derby taking place on April 18 - 19, 2015
at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey.
The charity fishing event is what starts off the fishing season for many of
the local fishermen. Now open to more than just halibut and back to the
good old two day format. With big prizes like a first place prize of a trip
to fish Alaska the fishermen and fisherwomen take the event seriously
but still have a lot of fun. Many look forward to the awards party with its
super raffle full of fishing gear. But at the start they all set out to win the
top prizes.
Teams compete for a cash jackpot and entrants compete side jackpots
as well.
The Marina del Rey Halibut Derby is L.A.s largest and longest standing
fishing tournament. Individual anglers and teams will compete in a multispecies fishing competition with a conservation bonus. Proceeds from the
event help fund the Marina del Rey Anglers Youth Fishing and White Sea
Bass Grow Out programs.
For more information please contact the Halibut Derby Chairman John
Szymura at johns@mdranglers or 424-229-1890 or at HalibutDerby.com.

Halibut Derby Prizes

1st Place - 3 Days + 4 Nights + Airfare to Sitka Point
Lodge, Alaska
2nd Place - 5 Days + 4 Nights + Airfare to La Paz with Tailhunter
International Sportfishing
3rd Place - 2.5 Day Tuna Trip Aboard the Eclipse on August
13 - 16 2015.
4th Place - 1 Day Guided Coastal Trip with Pro Angler
Benny Florentino
Photo courtesy of San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

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Whats the Deal on the 24-Hour Fishing Permit?

Question: I have a multiday fishing permit to use on
my personal boat. What is
considered a 24-hour day for
meeting my daily bag/catch
limit?

For example, if I am lobster

fishing and I catch my limit
of seven lobsters before 12:00
am, does a multi-day permit qualify me and
everybody onboard my boat at 12:01 am to
continue fishing through the night to catch our
next days limit of lobsters?

If not, is a day of lobster fishing considered one

complete night so that the next limit of seven
lobsters can only be taken the following night?
Also, do the same rules apply for fishing, and
are all daily bag limits on a 24 hour rotation
ending at 12:00 am? If not, then when do they
end?

Answer: A Declaration for MultiDay Fishing Trip permit requires

that the trip is continuous and
extends for a period of 12 hours
or more on the first and last days
of the trip. If you were fishing
or diving for lobster for 12 hours
or more before midnight (12:00
a.m.) on the first day of your trip,
then you would be able to take
your second days limit after midnight, as long
as your trip extended for at least 12 hours on the
second day as well.

The multi-day fishing permit is intended to

allow persons fishing offshore, on a trip that
lasts multiple days, to catch and keep up to
three daily limits of finfish, lobster and rock
scallops (in Southern California). In addition,
no berthing or docking is permitted within five
miles of the mainland shore (California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Section 27.15).

Sea Lion Pup Population

Still Struggling
More emaciated and dying sea lion pups are
turning up on beaches all over the local area.
Since January over 1,700 have needed rescuing,
which is more than what typically happens in
a calendar year. The speculation is unusually
warm waters are forcing sea lion mothers to
venture farther for food thus leaving the pups
starving as they hunt. If too much time elapses,
many of the juveniles take to the ocean illequipped, in an effort to survive.
These animals are coming in really desperate.
Theyre at the end of life. Theyre in a crisis .and
not all animals are going to make it, said Keith
A. Matassa to the Associated Press. Matassa
is the executive director at the Pacific Marine
Mammal Center, which has taken in 285 pups
this winter compared with 28 during the same
period last year.
Pups that should be gaining 20 to 40 pounds in
a two-month period have put on just 2 pounds,
Matassa said.

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Playing Poker, Paddleboarding and Cleaning up trash - All at the Same time
Floating poker players from all over the marina
climbed aboard paddleboards, kayaks or
anything that floats (as the invite read) and
went from stop to stop drawing cards hoping
for the winning hand in the Poker Paddle.
Local businesses like Pro SUP, Phins Water
Club, Killer Shrimp and Action Watersports all
got in on the action, providing support for the
players in one way or the other.
The event, created by the Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club, revolved around
a clean up effort and a prize was given to
participants who plucked the most trash from
the waters along the way. Nearly 50 paddler/
players were involved in the event.
Photos by Kent Andersson.
Right; SUPs ready for action at the dock of
Santa Monica Windjammers YC
Upper; A group of paddle poker players from
Pacific Mariners Yacht Club all smiles.
Bottom; A paddler sits atop a bucket to be
used for trash cleanup.

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Race to Avoid Extinction

The Health of Club Racing and the Survival
of Yacht Clubs are Uniquely Connected

By Tim Tunks

Ive been deeply involved in local club-level

yacht racing for forty years, and I fear my
species is facing extinction.
With declining racer participation, why should
yacht club resources be expended for such
archaic activities as junior racing programs
and messing up the clubhouse with a bunch
of rowdy after-race sailors? Why bother with
all this expensive irrelevant nonsense of
publicizing a racing program, furnishing lots
of volunteers, buying trophies and buoys and
anchors and everything else it takes to run
races? And how can yacht clubs recruit the
knowledgeable and dedicated sailors into race
management that an intelligent racing program
requires?
Yacht clubs are like wrecks and reefs that are
the vital spawning grounds and nurseries for
a sealife that sustains us. Even if you dont
eat them, you do understand the food chain
and what life would be like without fish in
the seas. A yacht club without racing is like
a sea without fish. Yacht racing is the unique
reproductive activity that spawned yacht clubs.
I tell beginners that racing focuses your
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mental and physical effort toward perfection.

Your objective is to extract natures energy to
propel your boat toward the finish line, and
do it better than your competition. Without
some experience in racing you will miss out
on the huge rewards of total concentration
and unrelenting focus. It is said, if you arent
racing, you are just sailing around.
I started racing during the explosion of
fiberglass boat production that filled the
newest and largest pleasure boat marina in the
worldMarina del Rey. Boats large enough
to accommodate a small family on a weekend
cruise to Catalina were mostly sailboats
and sailing became a vital family activity.
Older yacht clubs expanded and new ones
organized themselves. Long wait lists existed
for both yacht club membership and boat slip
rental. With sailboat, slip, and the yacht club
membership that was required for race entry, a
family had valuable treasures. Boating became
their main summertime activity, and racing
their social center.
Youth sailing programs at the various yacht
clubs were popular summer baby-sitting
options that kept kids active. Through their

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frequent competitions with competing clubs,

racing kids developed an interesting subsociety with all the other yacht club kids.
Yacht clubs would organize group cruises
to various destinations, for both sailors
and power-boaters, where kids and parents
would socialize.
These same clubs hosted sailboat races that
involved all their members. All the racers
racedsometimes with the kids onboard as
crew, sometimes with them involved in their
own small boat races, and other times with the
parents turning over the family racer/cruiser
for the kids to race or cruise on their own.
Various power-boaters found useful roles
furnishing and managing their large boat for
race committee duties while members with
smaller fishing skiffs would participate as
mark-set and/or photo boats. Power-boaters
in the racing scene performed valuable race
related chores that required their nautical
skills and many went on to study and learn the
intricacies of yacht racing - eventually passing
national tests to become certified race officers.
Shore-side teams prepared great lunches for
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the on-the-water race committee and fantastic

spreads of munchies for all to enjoy at the
trophy presentation gatherings after the race.
Crews from different clubs socialized and made
friends. Sailors and skippers would sail on
different boats, picking up different skills and
management styles from one another.
Yacht club gatherings back then reminded
me of some of the wonders I found in my
freshman year at the university dorm. A place
where you could run into people who were
interested in all different aspects of life and have
long enlightening conversations over coffee
(or other beverages) that could carry on late into
the night.
At the yacht club the discussion might be about
what constitutes ample room and opportunity
to escape certain aggressive moves at the start
and then sometimes it would be about how
many generators wed have to rent to run the
lights for the Christmas parade boat. The gems
wed find were the friendships we built.
Things are different now.
Like other ecological habitats that lose
important links in their survival chain, the whole
Santa Monica Bay sailboat racing community
continues to shrink. Along with racers
disappearance we see a valuable social glue lose
its adhesion as members from all the yacht clubs
now rarely socialize with one another.
Junior programs suffer because learning to
sail well requires much more time and focused
effort than most youngsters schedules permit.
How many kids today have 25 - 40 hours a
week during the summer to devote to any one
thing let alone an activity that requires intensive
scheduling and considerable support resources?
Then look at the many other flashy and less
expensive activities that compete so successfully
for a typical youths personal recreation time.
Without sailing kids growing up and raising
their own sailing kids, sailboat racing becomes
something like the giant pandas in the zoo that
only propagate with artificial insemination.
Yacht racing skills and patience takes time and
experience to develop (like other endeavors
that require strong character and a clear moral
compass). Without kids becoming replacement
sailors and skippers, club level yacht racing
risks spiraling into extinctionunless other
means can be found.
The Introduction to Sailboat Racing program
run by the dedicated bunch from little South Bay
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Yacht Racing Club could be considered such an

artificial reproduction program. Just recently, a
few generous local skippers brought their race
boats to DRYC, and many other volunteers gave
their time in this daylong effort to clone some
new crew for this seasons races. Lack of crew
is frequently cited as the biggest reason some
skippers dont race more, and here is an effort
focused directly on that problem.
Like evangelists fishing for souls, SBYRC
went on social media and cast their lure into the
pool of MeetUp.com and other online oceans
unfamiliar to me. A fresh batch of newbies came
and drank deeply from the chalice of yachtsman
fellowship and knowledge, and left with their
clearly charted paths into ASMBYC racing.
However, like a drop in the ocean, SBYRCs
effort alone will have difficulty being significant
without others helping to cast the net and groom
the catch. Others must find a way to recruit
and retain experienced racers to guide their
yacht clubs programs, for without a racers
understanding, it is easy for an inexperienced
leadership to send things awry. And most of
all, yacht club members must understand the
connection of how racing is essential to their
clubs continued existence.
In my opinion, all members should participate

directly in some aspects of racing activity.

Whether it be helping to load the finish time
into the handicapping computer, writing
press releases to promote the racing schedule,
making sandwiches for the on-the-water race
committee or manning the barbecue for the after
race socializing, members should all join in
whenever possible.
If club level racing does not find the habitat it
needs, like the lowland gorilla and the I.O.R.
foredeck hand, yacht clubs will soon find
themselves facing extinction.
Tim Tunks is a respected
racer, author, and local
historian whos book The
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Th e B i g B a s h!

Ta l l S h i p s, R ock B ands & G ood F un Sla te d f or Ma r ina de l Re ys 50th Bir thday Ba s h

Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Maritime Institute

Photo courtesy of South Bayfront Sailing Associaiton

n the weekend of April 10, Marina del Rey will

be a hot spot. This is the chosen weekend Los
Angeles County, the Marina del Rey Historical
Society, local organizations and many other
volunteers will put on a celebration for the 50th
birthday of this famous harbor.

On Friday, four tall ships will arrive in the main

channel and provide the stately dignity that a 50th birthday demands. At
5 p.m a formal birthday ceremony will be held, followed, at 7 p.m., by
a live Three Dog Night concert. The classic rock band had a string of huge
hits in the 70s. After the show, fireworks will light the sky at which time
the marina might actually get a little embarrassed by all the attention.
But its not over yet. Marinafest will be taking the baton for the weekend
and this slowly, but steadily growing annual event is now hitting its stride
in its eighth year. Marinafest has gone from a very humble grass roots
event in a parking lot to a legitimate in-water boat show that features tons
of attractions and activities. Piggy backing on what the birthday ceremony
has brought to the table, this year the event will feature tall ships conducting
mock battles in Marina del Reys main channel, narrated harbor tours,
the latest and greatest sail and power vessels, dozens of land booths,
food trucks, family and kid-friendly attractions, and apparently a rare
appearance by a live mermaid. There will also be a classic car exhibition
on Sunday. And the good news is its all free.

Vista, and the Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson from Long Beach.
The pair of boats out of LB, the Johnsons if you will, are brigantines
built not as strict replicas but more as educational vessels rooted in a
place in history. Named after Irving McClure Johnson and his wife, Electa
(Exy),who were pioneers of sail training in the 1930s through the 50s,
these boats have many modern elements like adequate headroom and a
shower with hot water in each compartment. According to the Los Angeles
Maritime Institute, they were purpose-built as experiential-education and
sail training vessels. They have contemporary amenities, from microwave
ovens to GPS, watermakers and radar. The only historical elements are
the brigantine rig, which dates to around the 1850s, and of course the
hundreds of years-old techniques used to build and maintain them.
Coming from farther south will be Amazing Grace and the
Bill of Rights. Amazing Grace is an 83 topsail schooner
a replica of the type of ship that was used extensively in the new England
area back in the 1800s. In their day, schooners like Amazing Grace
were chosen for their speed and up-wind abilities. Its documented
that these types of ships were popular amongst pirates for these
same reasons.
Bill of Rights is another wonderfully built schooner. Some may
have seen this tallship in Marina del Rey before. When it was operated out
of Ventura it would appear now and then and The Mariner did a feature
story on her. Its a substantially sized ship, a 136 gaff-rigged beauty that,
according to the owners, was fashioned from the drawings of the schooner
Wanderer, an 1856 vessel built to carry cargo from New Orleans to New
York.

For many boaters, besides the in-water boat show, its these visiting tall
ships that are of particular interest. There will be four ships that represent
a time in history when shipping was at the hub of nearly everything. From
national security, importing/exporting and passenger traveltall ships
were at the heart of what made civilization tick. On hand will be Amazing Like most tall ships today, including al listed here, the Bill of Rights is
Grace out of San Diego, the Bill of Rights, which now hails from Chula invested in youth education and character building.
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Yachting Season Officially Opens

Canon blasts were heard all over Marina del Rey on a sunny weekend this past month as all of the major yacht clubs celebrated the Opening
Day festivities. Abiding by traditions that began on the east coast, the clubs all hosted visiting guests and dignitaries from other clubs and local
organizations to declare the yachting season officially open.
It began on a Saturday morning with sexy Brazilian dancers at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club and ended Sunday afternoon with
a packed house at the Del Rey Yacht Club. All the clubs presented their particular version of the long held tradition. Color guards, national
anthems, speeches, award presentations and even a man in a chicken suit singing songs were witnessed over the course of the weekend.

Top right; A canon sounds at one of the six yacht

clubs that celebrated Opening Day.
Inset; South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club
Commodore Trevor Bazeley gives an Opening
Day speech.
Above; Brazillian dancer Jonia McClenney at the
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club.
Right; John Meyers from Pacific Mariners Yacht
Club working and owning the chicken suit.

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L o cal

Cur r e nts

Catalina Hazards to
Navigation
By Captain Richard Schaefer

am often amazed at the number of people

I meet who either, a) dont know there are
hazards to navigation at Catalina or, b)
assume they are all buoyed, lighted or at
least, on the charts. You would be wrong if you
assumed either A or B to be true.

anchorage choked with kelp. Remember, kelp

means rocks on the bottom. Care must taken
anchoring and going ashore in a dinghythere
are scattered rocks throughout this anchorage.
This open roadstead is generally not a place
for the beginner to overnight.

Lets start our voyage around the island up at the

West End and work our way down the lee side
of the island, then around the East Endand up
the weather side. Finally, well round West End
to finish where we began.

As Parsons slips astern we round Arrow Point.

This point provides limited protection in West
conditions to the anchorages as far east as Lion
Head. Always round points leaving plenty of sea
room. Rocks and thick kelp out to about 150 feet
from shore in this area.

Note: I will use the term unmarked to

designate hazards that are charted but not
lighted or buoyed.
As we leave West End, heading roughly eastsouth east, the island is slipping by to starboard.
Just past Starlight Beach a jagged line of rocks
juts out more than 200 yards from the island
Johnsons Rocks. I have seen one sport-fisher
holed on these rocks and am told many boats
have met their demise on these unmarked, crusty
pinnacles. In calm water, at high tide, only one
or two my be visible. Give the area a wide berth
in such conditions if you dont know the area
well. Some charts and cruising guides show the
rocks as Johnsons Rocks others simply as
Foul Areain any case stay well clear.
A couple of miles ahead is Parsons Landing
a beautiful spot in south or southeast conditions
(uncommon). I was there for a few days in
October, in perfect conditions, and found the
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The first small cove we come to is Doctors

Cove. At one time it was a nice, snug anchorage
for 3 or 4 boats. However, there is now
a large floating swim-dock dead in the middle.
The dock, coupled with two large underwater
rocks, now make the cove only suitable for one
experienced boater.
Emerald Bay and Johnsons Landing are
coming up to starboard. Be advised, there is an
unmarked reef running just to seaward of, and
parallel to the outer mooring line. This rocky
reef terminates in Indian Rock. Thick kelp in
this area as well. Safest entry into Emerald is
navigated by leaving Indian Rock 50 yards to
starboard.
Between Emerald Bay and Isthmus Cove lies
Eagle Reefmarked by a lighted, red nun buoy.
Most of this reef is fairly deepthough at one
spot it is just a few feet below the surface at

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mean low water. When heading east it is best to

leave the buoy to starboard, or stay about 100
yards from shore. Dont close with the nun buoy
to port when traveling down island.
Off the bow, Lion Head thrusts its protecting
point toward the northeast and gives Isthmus
Cove, and her satellite anchorages, a fair
amount of protection from the prevailing wind
and sea.
A tangle of kelp hangs off the point, and in its
midst is an unmarked rock. This rock has broken
many a prop and punched quite a few holes in
the hulls of unsuspecting boaters. If you try
and cut the corner coming into Cherry Cove
theres a good chance youll become acquainted
with itdont cut the corner.
The main hazard in Isthmus Cove is Harbor
Reef. It lies about 100 yards behind Bird
Rock somewhat in line with the pier. There
once was a red nun buoy marking the reef.
Most boaters couldnt figure out which side to
pass the buoy on, and so ran aground on the
reef. So many boats struck this hazard that
the Harbor Department kept a scoreboard on
the old pier. I also understand that there was
an unofficial weekly and seasonal lottery
involved with picking the lucky number of
hits. I can remember the number of groundings
approaching 20 more than once.
Now theres a lighted tower and big signon
busy weekends there are Go-Go dancers on the
catwalk to get your attention (just kiddingbut
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ishmans Village owner Michael Pishae was back in the meeting rooms this month providing an update on whats in store for what will soon
(or not so soon) be the main visitor attraction for Marina del Rey. He and his partners have contracted Studio 111, an architectural firm out of
Long Beach (that also created the Waterside Shopping Center in MdR), to create and realize a completely new Fishermans Village. Pishae said
that the plans are basically done but they wanted to hold off for one more month, to fine tune, before revealing them. He sounded proud and
excited at the prospect of updating an area that has been viewed by most as a disappointment in fulfilling the role of popular visitor destination
for Marina del Rey.
Pishae said that in addition to the parasailing and upgraded boat rental outlet that currently exists at the location, there will be more activities and
facilities to use and enjoy. There is also a small hotel included in the plan.
Were going to have a lot of areas for dinghy docks and transient boats, we are going to have tall ships and also a [passenger] boat that goes to
Catalina, said Pishae.
Alan Pullman from Studio 111 further explained that he and his team look to make the area an amazing public space and a world class promenade
along the waterfront. He said they see a space that will include recreational boating activities, an updated food program, updated restaurants and
possibly a market hall. He went on to say they see FV as more than a promenade and mentioned an amphitheater and/or other gathering spaces in the
final vision of the property.
We want this to be a gathering place for the community, Pullman said.
The Small Craft Harbor Commissioners were enthusiastic and said they look forward to seeing the plans next month. Both parties joked about how slow
the process can be Pishaes team indicated that they are working to make things happen as soon as possible.

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According to Dave
Fishing Update by Marina del Reys
Master Fisherman
Captain Dave Kirby

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you know, the Island Company is always tryin to think of new ways to
drum up business). I suspect fewer boats hit the reef these days, and so no one
keeps track of the groundings on a scoreboard anymore. I suppose thats
progress but I kinda miss the scoreboard and the chance to win a few
bucks on a busy weekend.

Lets pass Avalon byI love the place, but the navigation is pretty straight
forward around these parts.

Ship Rock lies about a mile off the mouth of the Isthmus and has a light
atop it. If you plan to go near it check your chart and take note of the
underwater spur that juts out from it. This rocky outcropping has claimed
more than one boat.

Give yourself plenty of sea roomstay at least 250 yards off this rugged
shoreline as we make our way toward Little Harbor.

Continuing down-island we pass Blue Cavern Point, the old quarry,

Empire Landing and Rippers. If you stay at least 100 yards off shore you
should be clear of rocks and kelp. If youre new to the island keep a chart
guide in your lap and take notes. If you want to poke into Rippers, Little
Gibraltar or Goat watch your fatho and charts. If you want to nose in real close,
a lookout on the bow might be useful. Note: There is a fair-sized,
submerged, rock about 50 feet offshore approximately midway between
Little Gibraltar and Goat Harborit could ruin your day, so pay attention.
Just ahead is Long Point. Once below it the seas are generally calmer and
the weather often more settled.
As we round Long Point, Whites Landing and Moonstone spread out
about a half a mile to leeward (pronounce leewardLoo-erd or youll
irritate me). Just to starboard, Button Shell Beach is tucked up under the
pointoffering excellent protection under prevailing conditions.
We soon pass Willow, Toyon and Gallaghers. The Frog Rock anchorage
lies just ahead.
Frog Rock is the closest safe anchorage to Avalon. On summer weekends
boaters who are turned away from the moorings in, Avalon, Descanso
and Hamilton Cove often try the Frog Rock anchorage area. I use it
often myself.
Note: The bottom in this area is famous for stealing anchors. Local
Monday morning divers often visit the area after a busy weekend
anchors and chain arent cheap.
I got a surprise in that area a few years back. The boys and I were slowly
motoring our sailboat and trolling down the island about 75 yards off
shore. I could see that the Frog Rock area was crowded and so started to
look around in the area just west for a spot to anchor. About this time some
kayakers, just ahead, started yelling and gesturing. My boys on the bow
turned around wild-eyed and pointed forward. Cautious (though perhaps
too laid-back) seaman that I am, I usually make it my practice, when
folks start screaming warnings at me, to turn away toward deeper water,
and slow down. I figure Ill find out what the yellings about soon enough.
Well, we slid by a rock the size of 64 Cadillac, lying about 3 feet below
the surface. I cringed an Ouch! and grabbed a chart. This aquatic boulder
was news to me, and Id been in the neighborhood a time or two. I scanned
the chart carefullynothing. Some rock symbols at the shoreline, but this
uncharted bruiser was a good 50 yards off shore. It pays to be cautious
and doesnt hurt to be surrounded by friendly kayakers and alert kids with
loud voices.
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When rounding the east end of the island its usually best to do it in the
morningbefore the westerlies and swell gets up.

About 11 miles ahead we round Ben Weston Point and are tempted to
make a beeline for Little Harbor. Bad idea. Sentinel Rock and its rocky
reef is just ahead. A cluster of rocks, often awash, spread out in front of
Sentinel Rock. Leave the rock at least 150 yards to starboard as you pass.
Stay further offshore if the seas are up, and they often are in this area.
One of my favorite anchorages, Little Harbor, is coming up off the
starboard bow. The reef extends farther from the north point than is
apparent. Give it a wide berth when entering. Try and identify the rocks
and swirling water at the reefs terminus before entering the cove.
Note: Many charts and guides incorrectly identify Shark Harbor as
Little Harbor. Big mistake. Little Harbor is at the north end of the
broader inletShark Harbor is on the east shore. If youre still confused,
identify the palm trees in the campground of Little Harbor. Shark Harbor
has no palm trees. Also, surfers like Shark Harborso, if a local long
boarder passes you, throwin heat on a tube ride, theres a good chance
you need to rethink your position.
About three miles further on is Catalina Harborthe queen of Catalina
anchorages. The harbors entrance is broad and wide, and a landfall
in daylight is easily accomplished. However, at night not all the nearly
derelict vessels anchored at the entrance are lighted, and the floats and
moorings themselves can pose a hazard. Also, to starboard lies Pin Rock
about fifty yards from shore. Give the east shoreline plenty of leeway.
A first entry on a moonless night is a bit risky.
When leaving Catalina Harbor bound for West End its a good idea to stay
well off the rocky shoreline. About 2.5 miles northwest of Cat Harbor
is Whale Rock. This rock sits about 75 yards off shore. I personally knew
a boater who lost his rudder and nearly his boat on it. It is unmarked,
but charted.
Now, just ahead is Eagle Rock. This pinnacle shaped rock stands about
150 yards from shore, and 20 years ago I often passed between it and the
island. However, now the channel is choked with kelp, and good judgment
keeps me well to seaward of this craggy spire.
Well, here we are again at the West End. Give it a wide berth and set
course due north. A steady hand on the helm and a fair wind will see us
homeMarina del Rey is just under five hours away. Set the sails for an
easy beam reach, make me a sandwich, and put on some Jimmy Buffett.
And, hey, some chips and dip wouldnt hurt...
Captain Richard Schaefer is a U.S.C.G. Licensed Sailing Master and has
instructed, skippered charters, managed yachts and performed deliveries
for more than 30 years. He can be reached for questions, comments or
consultation at 310-460-8946 or at sailinlonesome@gmail.com.

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We offer some of the nicest facilities anywhere, the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful marina and witness breathtaking sunsets. We are located on the main channel adjacent to Burton Chace Park. Our
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Tip of the Month!

Handy nuggets of pocket sized
information to make your
travels easier, safer or just a
bit more enlightened

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Q: I am always wondering what ground

verses grounding means, can you clear it up
a little bit?
A: Yes, this is the most confusing
terminology for boaters. When youre on
the boat, think of the ocean as you would
the ground when you are on land. Grounding
means attaching a conductor to the ground.
A grounded conductor is a current carrying
conductor that has common ground as part
of the circuits.
For AC circuits, a grounding wire is the
green wire and the grounded wire is the
white wire. For most DC circuits, grounding
wires are not required and the grounded wire
is the negative wire.
Never use positive as ground on the boat
because of the inherent corrosion hazard.
Underwater hardware bonding wires for
corrosion protection are not intended to
be part of the DC system, but they are still
connected to the DC grounded buss.
Yusheng Wang is ABYC certied marine
electrician. He has been working in Marina
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New motors
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fender holders $75 ea. stainless/wood chairs, $25 ea.

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Laser

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Trailers

$4,500 obo - Pls call rick at 818-445-9882

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Alternator, Steps and a Ladder

20 Honda Long- $3,250

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Spinnaker,2 drifters and a genoa for sale from a 28

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Looking for Boat Donation

Marine Mammal Research
The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts
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formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040

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2 3208 Cat diesels w 1400 hrs, all fiberglass hull, 2

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To SOS, a non profit organization helping and thank-

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Price is right! Call 310 823-1105.

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Tools

George Biddles Boatwrights complete tool shop for

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Schaefer Rigging -. Repair, installations, cleaning,

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Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs

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