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Issue #163
September 2016

Kids Aboard

Running aground
Short story about a foul-mouthed racer
New app game that teaches sailing
Phonetic alphabet quiz

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FROM THE EDITOR

The Mariner is

Man Overboard!

Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds

Columnists
Richard Schaefer
Dave Kirby
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Information contact
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The Mariner appears on the last
Friday of every month.
This issue
August 26 - September 30

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800-39WHALE
Cover photo: Vida & Zuzu
by Pat Reynolds

Man overboard is serious stuffbut not here in my editorial. Here are the alternative MOB rules to live
bytop five actions to take when a crew slips and falls in the drink.
#5. T
 hrottle down and take the time to truly evaluate what kind of a person the MOB is and
decide accordingly.
#4. Instead of throwing them a life preserver or ring, throw them a live cat and enjoy the show.
#3. P
 ull up along side the MOB and tell them they should take off their clothes so they are lighter
and easier to pull out. Once naked, grab their clothes, throw them a life jacket and call the Sheriff. If
you can video (from a distance) that weird meeting you will have footage that will provide a lifetime
of laughs.
#2. T
 his is fantastic time to strike up a negotiation. Drowning people are terrible at keeping a poker face.
The more tired they get, the more agreeable they become. But remember, they will be insanely angry
when they get out, so be very sure you get whatever it is in writing.
#1. P
 lay the blue lip game. Throw the MOB a flotation aid but dont pick them up right away. Quickly
have everyone throw $10 in a bowl with a time prediction (written on a small piece of paper) of when
the MOBs lips turn blue. Winner keeps the pot. Its an exciting way to turn an overly serious ordeal
into a fun social game.
Thanks for
picking it up!

WHATS INSIDE
Coming Events 4
Off the Wire

Boating With Kids

Life Long Sailor & Dad Talks About Raising Kids Around Boats

Know Your Phonetic Alphabet Quiz

We All Should Know ItTry the Fun Quiz

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Learning Through Gaming

ASA Releases a New Education Phone App

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According to Dave
Monthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby

17

Running Aground by Richard Schaefer

18

On the Record
Copper Update & Development Relocation Anxiety

20

Racing - A Fictional Short Story

22

Tip of the Month - Working in the Maritime Arena

24

Classified Section

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Coming Events!
Whats Happening Around Americas Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!
September 3

Marina Del Rey Farmers Market

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

September 3

Marina Del Rey Harbor Tours

Forty-five minute narrated tour by Professional
Hornblower Captain with information about
Marina del Rey landmarks and 51 year history.
The ships has comfortable indoor and outdoor
seating and a Snack bar with adult beverages,
soft drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Also get a close up look at sea lions that thrive
and resides in Marina del Rey and seabirds like
the Brown Pelican, Blue Heron, Snowy Egret
and Cormorants. Captains will discuss local
environmental efforts and books on the History
of Marina del Rey written and sold by the
Historical Society available for purchase.

September 3

Jimmy Walker Buffalo Chip Toss

in Two Harbors
Come test your athletic skills and compete for
the furthest toss at our thirtieth Annual Buffalo
Chip Toss in Two Harbors. Choose your chip
wisely! Prizes will be awarded for the furthest
throws. All chips will be provided for the event.

September 3

Descanso Beach Club Summer

Concert Series The Wailers
The Descanso Beach Club Summer Concert
Series is a unique opportunity to groove to the
sounds of big name bands in a beautiful one-ofa-kind beachside setting! 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
More info www.liveatdbc.com.

September 09 - 11

Ocean Awareness Challenge

Ocean Awareness Challenge Inaugural Event
is Sept. 9-11 2016 at Emerald Bay, Catalina
Island. Sponsored by WSA-OC (Womans
Sailing Association). Come explore Catalina
Islands natural coastal terrain while learning
more about local marine life and how we can
make a difference to preserve our natural coastal
resources & fragile eco systems. Several notable
marine science experts will be speaking at the
event. For more info visit www.wsaoc.org.
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September 10 & 11

57th Catalina Channel Crossing US

Outrigger Championships
Come out and see the women finish the longest
Polynesian canoe race in the continental U.S.,
26 miles from Newport Beach to Avalon, on
Saturday, at Casino Point. Then enjoy the after
race Hawaiian festivities at the center of town;
including music and beer garden. On Sunday
watch the men start their race back to Newport
Beach from Lovers Cove. Proceeds of the
event go to support local charities. Southern
California Outrigger Racing Association. For
more info call 858-442-2536.

September 10

Catalina Island Concert Series

Ukulele Festival featuring the Kalama Brothers & Taimane Gardner
The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau and Xceptional Music
Company are pleased to present this FREE,
family friendly Concert Series, next to the Bay
on Wrigley Plaza Stage. Concert time TBA. A
Beer & Wine Garden will be available at all
concerts. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Bureau.

September 10

Microbrew Fest in Two Harbors

Celebrate our fourteenth Annual Microbrew
Fest on the beach in Two Harbors. Sample
a selection of microbrews while listening to
live music. Tickets go on sale August 1st.
2016 Microbrew Festival tickets and more
information. This event sells out, so advance
purchase is strongly recommended. More info
(310) 510-4205

September 12

Stories from the 2500 Mile

Singlehanded Transpac
Three PSSA members on three separate boats
recently participated in the Singlehanded
Transpac (San Fran to Hawaii) will be talking
about their race. The presentation will start at
7:30. p.m. Free and open to anyone. SMWYC
will offer an appetizer menu and no host bar.
Presented by PSSA. Appetizers menu available
(please RSVP event@pssala.com). Location
13589 Mindanao Way MdR

September 16 - 18

58th Annual Catalina

Festival of Art
One of the longest running and most acclaimed
art festivals in California! Artists from all over

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the country exhibit along Crescent Avenue and

sell their works of fine art, sculpture, fine crafts
& photography. Highlights include charity
art auction and kids art show. Catalina Art
Association. For more info 310-510-2788

September 17

Open house for Kids Outrigger

Canoe Program
Young people ages 8-13 are invited to Mothers
Beach, Palawan Way (south of Admiralty),
Marina del Rey for a free introduction to
Hawaiian-style outrigger canoe racing. The
annual program offers kids a chance to compete
and to learn about an ocean sport through
history, culture, and teamwork. Meets first and
third Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by
the Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe Club. For
more information, contact Judy Barnes, 310339-2928, judybarnes44@gmail.com, or visit
www.marinaoutrigger.org. Start at 11 a.m.-1
p.m.

September 17

Lighting Up MDR Holiday

Boat Parade at Westmarine
Get the inside scoop on how to win and have
a great & safe time on the water. At noon join,
visual effects artist, architect, realtor, sailor and
MDR boat parade board member Louis Scaduto,
go over how to get noticed, review of the 14
award categories and 125 great prizes! Hell
also discuss the parade route, awards party and
much more. Light fare and refreshments will be
served. The entry fee for the parade is only $25
for an individual. This years Marina del Rey
Holiday Boat Parade will be on December 10th.
Fireworks kick off the parade at 5:55 pm. For
more information on the parade, photos, history,
the entry form and sponsorship opportunities,
visit the website: mdrboatparade.org. Location
is at 4750 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA
90292.

September 18

Boating Clinic & Intro at DRYC

Join us for an introduction to the wonderful
world of boating including ideas & tips to help
you have more fun on the water, discovering
secrets & practices to better boating and
presentations on sailing, cruising, fishing &
power boating. This FREE SYMPOSIUM will
be held at Del Rey Yacht Club at 10:30 a.m..
RSVP to Del Rey Yacht Club at (310) 823.4664
or info@dryc.org. 13900 Palawan Way, Marina
del Rey, www.dryc.org.
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September 23 - 25

The %$#&*@ Catalina Wine

Mixer 2016
Its the %$#&*@ Catalina Wine Mixer! Join
us for the 2nd Annual Catalina Wine Mixer at
Descanso Beach Club...For more info 310- 5107410

September 24

Marina del Rey Outrigger Canoe

Club Recreational Paddling
Come try this exciting team water sport at
Mothers Beach, Palawan Way (south of
Admiralty), Marina del Rey from 8-11 a.m. .
Newcomers are welcome, Saturdays beginning
Sept. 24, 8-11 a.m. No experience necessary,
but you must know how to swim. Dress for a
water workout that will include a splash or
two and bring water, sunscreen, towel, a dry
change of clothes, and money or credit card
to pay for parking. For more information,
email info@marinaoutrigger.org or visit www.
marinaoutrigger.org.

September 12

Sailing Skills
& Seamanship Course
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarys Sailing
Skills and Seamanship Course (SS&S) is
a comprehensive course designed for both
experienced and novice sailboat operators.
Presented by Flotilla 114-12-07 Marina
Del Rey, CA. Classes are $80 and runs for
10-Mondays at the Del Rey Yacht Club at 13900
Palawan Way Marina Del Rey, Ca 90292.
For more information contact Allen Bakalyar
at abakalyar@socal.rr.com (310) 720-9911

September 29

CYC Yachting Dinner

In the Steps of Lewis and Clark
This past August, thirty-five adventurous CYC
members explored the Pacific Northwest.
Cruising on a replica of an 1800s coastal
steamer, the group traveled from Portland,
Oregon up the Willamette, Columbia and Snake
Rivers to the Palouse. From there, they drifted
downstream to Astoria on the coast. Happy
Half Hour Noon. Buffet Luncheon -No-Host
Cocktails 6:15 p.m. Buffet - 7:00 p.m. followed
by Presentation. $26.00 includes dinner, tax,
service and parking. Open to all who enjoy
yachting and adventure, as a public service of
CYC. Reservations appreciated: reservations@
calyachtclub.net. Address 4469 Admiralty Way,
Marina del Rey, CA 90292 310-823-4567

Ongoing
Marina Del Rey Waterbus
For just $1 each way, the Marina del Rey
Waterbus is the hottest deal in town! Whether
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youre hopping aboard from Beach Eats to the

Summer Concerts or just simply want to enjoy
a casual boat ride, the Waterbus is a great way
to experience the water. And with eight stops
throughout the harbor, its easy to join the fun.
Thursday Saturday: 11 am midnight
Sunday: 11 am 9 p.m. 4th of July: 11 am
midnight. Labor Day: 11: am 9 pm
Tropical Rock
Every Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at The
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo
performs island music and pop/rock on guitar,
ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one
of the Top 3 Bands on the Westside by The
Argonaut two years in a row. They are a boater
friendly band and will take all your Jimmy
Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey
Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club
We invite members, guests, and prospective
members to join us for cocktails, food, live
music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons
from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No
reservations needed. This is a great way to end
your day on the water, or just to wind down
from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock
bands are here for entertainment. We are located
at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA
90292, (310) 827-7692. Please visit our website
at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership
details, racing, events, directions, and more.
Womens Sailing Association of
Santa Monica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589
Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,
held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, and
a light dinner is served. Each meeting features
a guest speaker discussing their adventures
and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all
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

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and a one day guest membership of only $10

entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if
space is available. No prior sailing experience
is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000
or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org
Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay
Owners of Catalina yachts join us for our
monthly meetings at the Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club. The meetings have
been changed to the 4th 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 he
year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and
then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main event
after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of
Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at
jeannecro@gmail.com
Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
Attention sailors and singles. Single Mariners
of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinner
and a sail. Join us twice a month for a meet
and greet social hour followed by dinner and a
meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new
people that have an interest in sailing or want
to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a
FUN social club built around weekend sailing
on the bay. We match skippers with crew for
a fun day of sailing. We meet on the first and
third Thursdays of each month with a day-sail
the following weekend weather and skippers
permitting. The meetings are held inside Pacific
Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to
attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Marina Del Rey. For additional information
contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan
Rock at alanrock1@gmail.com, (310) 721-2825
or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.

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So Cal Sailor Medals in Olympic Games

RIO DE JANEIRO San Diego sailor Caleb Paine was steady over the course of his Olympic
competition after a tenuous unsteady path in. His worst finish in the opening series, 21st in the third
of 10 races, was discarded per Finn scoring rules. Going into the medal race, he was in fourth place
with 74 points. Thus, while Great Britains Giles Scott had all but locked up gold going into the final
race, Paine knew he had a shot at the podium.
Going into the race we had a game plan, so I was mainly just thinking about executing the plan to
the best of my abilities, Paine said.
His abilities allowed him to take the lead early in the final race and he never relinquished it,
remaining in first for each of the four marks of the race. His closest competitor at any point in the
final was Brazils Jorge Zarif, who rounded the first mark 13 seconds behind him, but Paine widened
the margin with each subsequent mark, earning the bronze medal with 76 points behind Scott and
Vasilij Zbogar of Slovenia.
He decided not to go to a traditional college in order to pursue the Olympic dream, the gamble
paying off as hes now the proud owner of a medal.
You work so long and hard for something like this, Paine said. My parents have been the biggest
supporters of me. Being able to represent them, its amazing.

3 Solo Sailors Tell 3

Separate Tales
The Pacific Sainglehanded Sailing Association
is hosting an interesting presentation on Monday
September 12 at 7:30 p.m. where three solo
sailors will discuss their personal experiences at
the recently completed Singlehanded Transpac
Race.
Joe Barry, Margie Woods and Yves Vergnolle,
ina 37-footer, 34 and 21 respectively sailed solo
2500 miles from San Fran to Hawaii.
The voyage took around two weeks and you
can bet these three have some stories to tell.
Vergnolle made the journey in a Mini Transat
boat that is about the size of an SUV.
Barry and Woods both had very personal
motivations for the intense challenge that is the
Single Handed Transpac
Please RSVP - event@pssala.com No Host bar.
13589 Mindanao Way MdR

By Rebecca Harris for Team USA. Amended by The Mariner

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Finding a shop: Word of mouth is still king. Having American Boat &
Yacht Council (ABYC) and Better Business Bureau (BBB) certifications
are also two good signs. Boaters can also check out the BoatUS Consumer
Protection Database for complaints filed by BoatUS members.
Get it in writing: Get a written estimate before work begins, and
remember that it is based on an approximation of how much the job will
cost. If work may go beyond the estimated price, you can always direct
the shop to obtain your authorization before proceeding with unforeseen
repairs. Remember, if its not in writing, theres no way to confirm the
work was requested.
Is there a guarantee for the work? 30-, 60-, or 90-days are all typical.
Ask if parts and labor are included. Dont wait until after the warranty
expires to check the repairs.
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BOATING WITH KIDS

So first, a little behind the scenes from your humble editor. I wanted to shoot some photos of my good friends super cute twins for the cover of The
Mariner and that went quite wellsuper fun. But when I plopped the cover photo in the template it became quite clear I should have a story about kids
in the magazine (doy). I reached out to a few parents I knew (at the last minute) for quotes so I could write a story but only my friend Pierson Jacquelin
responded. I was beyond pleasantly surprised to read Piersons incredibly thoughtful and well articulated answers to my questions. My intent was to
use some of his answers for quotes in my story but its so complete I decided to run it as it appeared in my email. Pierson is a life long sailor that has
cut his teeth on the waters of both California and Hawaii. If theres two things Pierson loves its sailing and being a dad. For those reasons, (and that
hes super bright) his reasonable and well thought out ideas on boating with kids is a great read and I thank him for it. I hope you enjoy it as well!

irst, if you could, just tell me a little bit about the

kids (ages, criminal record etc) and the boat(s) that
they have experience with.
Jacquelin: We have two kids, a six year old boy,
Mason, and a three year old girl, Ellis. Weve done
some easy sailing on a J/24 and a Martin 242 and have
done a lot of harbor cruising in Duffys and on a 26
powerboat with a cuddy cabin. We are boring inasmuch as we arent the
hard-core cruise the world with a toddler couple. Weve just done a lot
of poking around in Marina Del Rey. The powerboat was great because
we could easily fit our family and another young family on board and the
kids could play around in the v-berth down below in a safe, contained
space. I wish I could say that weve been out to Catalina with them, but
we havent. Im kind of embarrassed.
How early (age) did you guys start bringing the kids on boats? Was
there a discussion about that?
Jacquelin: We started bringing our son on the J/24 for easy harbor
cruising when he has old enough to stand up, so around a year or so. His
little sister was harbor cruising with us from the very beginningwed
bring her along in her baby carrier on a 26 powerboat or on the Duffy.
There wasnt really any discussion about when to formally bring them
on the boatsince boating is part of our lifestyle, we just brought them
along with us. The current discussion is more along the lines of, when
will Ellis (little sister) be old enough to make a bareboat charter in the
BVI worth it.
Is it a concerted effort to give them this particular experience or is

it something that just happens? If its the first, what goes into the
thinking?
Jacquelin: I am definitely making a concerted effort to give them this
particular experiencebut at the same time I dont want to be too pushy
and overbearing and say, You have to do this every weekend and have
fun, gosh darn it! I want them to view boating as a fun, rewarding
experience that they want to participate in as opposed to burning them out
on it because its what Dad is making them do. As kids, they dont know
how lucky they are to have access to this wonderful and unique activity,
so I want to make sure its always there in the background for them to
participate in and hopefully theyll look back in twenty years and realize
how much theyve learned just by being around it.
Personally, I love racing but Im not counting down the days until they can
join the Opti fleet--if they want to, then Id be stoked, but my plan is not
to force it. Im hoping to use the Jedi mind trick of having them see the
older kids in the Yacht Club programs having fun doing it, so thats what
will make them want to participate. Stay tuned....
What values do you think it instill in the kids?
Jacquelin: This is going to take a while to answer...ha...and Im looking
back on my own experiences to answer it. If you talk about competitive
sailing, there is the usualteamwork, safety and focus, but its so much
more nuanced than that. What really differentiates sailing from other
sports is that it is a vertically integrated lifestyle. I think learning to use
the wind to make a boat go where you want it to is a very powerful skill
to put in a kids mental toolbox and theres a big dose of self-confidence
included in that. Since sailing is equipment-intensive, you learn to take
care of your gear. When it breaks, you learn to fix it and soon youre

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picking up skills like woodworking, fiberglass repair, riggingall stuff

that transfers to shore-based pursuits. Eventually youre moving onto
engine repair, working with electricityall sorts of things that fall under
this umbrella of being self-reliant. Self-reliance is probably one of the
biggest values sailing instills because its an inherently dangerous activity
and there are so many ways to get into trouble or much worse. Whether
a kid is realizing it or not, they are developing this ability to think ahead
and come up with solutions for problems that could crop up in the future.
So being prepared is another one, which I guess is closely related to
self-reliance.
Once you start venturing further and further out for longer and longer,
you also learn about the power of the natural forces you are trying to
tame. Boating in heavy weather teaches you so much about the limits
of your equipment and your own abilities. It also teaches you to deal
with discomfort and confront fear. Freezing up and going home is not an
optionyou have to figure out how to make it through whatever gnarly
situation you are faced with. The flip side is learning to have patience
when you have no wind!
Cruising on a boat is all about learning to be self-reliant and selfcontained. You learn to improvise and adapt as necessary. You learn about
conservation (you have a finite amount of water on board, right?) and you
also get a first hand look at how trash from the land ends up in the ocean.
To round it all out, youve got science and math as soon as you start
navigating. You learn to read a chart and the concept of how to use a
compass to triangulate your positionwhich your life does depend upon
occasionally. Kids today are growing up in a world where electronics are
everywhere, but being on the water is a place where you can go analog
and learn to use the same tools that sailors have used for hundreds, even
thousands of years. The first time your GPS runs out of batteries or you
are on a boat where the electrical system has been fried will make you
appreciate having the ability to do it the old-fashioned way. And all
this stuff translates to land and being prepared for situations when the
electronics fail you and you have to be resilient and creative to get through
a tough spot.
How does it effect your relationship with the kids or does it?
Jacquelin: For me, its too soon to tell. I know the kids enjoy being on
the water for an hour or two in the harbor looking for seals and birds, and
as parents we enjoy watching them have fun so its win-win right now.
Do you see it as a teaching vehicle or just a time to chill out or both?
Jacquelin: I think its a great blend of both. There are so many
opportunities to learn something just by doingbut were still working
on driving a Duffy in a straight-ish line. I think its a mix of knowing how
to make it fun for your kids by doing things that they want to do and also
applying the gentle pressure of saying, hey kids, were going on the boat
todaywhat do you want to do when were out there?. Give them the
illusion that they are in control.
What about yelling at them I know adults Ive sailed with that hate
sailing because of childhood experiences with their over-controlling
and angry dad. Do you think about that kind of thing?
Jacquelin: At this point, I dont think my kids will remember me as being
that kind of dad who yells. However, I do make a point of being strict with

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the kids about a few things--mainly the idea that if I say to do something,
then DO ITnot because Im a jerk, but because theres a good reason I
need them to keep their hand off of a loaded winch or away from a line
thats running through a block or their hands off the throttle. Young kids
dont have the experience to see potential safety problems, so they need to
be trained to listen and react instantly to the adults on board.
Are there any particular boating/kid moments you cherish? Do tell
Jacquelin: So far, one of the best days I had on the water was with my
son driving around the harbor in my dingy wearing pirate hats while we
ate goldfish crackers looking for seals. Not epic, but so fun. He actually
learned to row that day--not bad, considering he was five.
Last one - what are your thoughts on safety? How do you approach it.
Jacquelin: Other than the aforementioned, do what I say thing, its
lifejackets. Being on the water is inherently dangerous, no question
about thatand you never know when youll have that SHTF moment,
especially in a crowded marina like MdR. I think the biggest priority is
to get kids into the habit of wearing a lifejacket every time they are on a
boat without thinking about itmaking it just as natural as deck shoes or
a hat and sunscreen. As a dinghy sailor, I grew up wearing one every time
I went sailing and so it just feels natural to me now. I still wear one when
Im racing, just as a matter of habit, no matter how big the boat is.
So to encourage the lifejacket habit, I always set the example by wearing
one when I have kids on the boat and I encourage other adults to do the
same so as to not make it seem like the kids are being singled out just
because they are kidsyou know, trying to avoid the dork factor. I think
its important to make it seem like part of gearing up, not something that
just little kids have to wear. Kids emulate adult behavior. With my kids,
well head down to West Marine so they can pick out their own. I have
also amassed a pretty good collection of life jackets over the years and
so I have a bunch of options for adultseverything from inflatables to
the foam type. A good trick to avoid the dork factor is to look into the
European spec lifejackets--they arent as bulky as the U.S. versions and
its a lot easier to get someone to wear one that looks cool.
As our family starts to venture out farther and farther past the breakwater,
one of the things that my wife and I need to work on is getting her sailing
skills up. When it was just ourselves and some friends, the stakes werent
that high, but now that we have kids involved, it would be a problem if
something happened to me and she had to take over. Sailing lessons for
her is something on our radar to build a bigger safety buffer.
...and thats all I have to say about that.

Photos - opposite page top left Vida Haring,top right

Zuzu Haring. Above; Pierson Jacquelin

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Know Your

pho n ti c
Alphabet!

QUIZ

In boating, the phonetic alphabet is an important thing to know and know well. Since so much communication is heard through the poor fidelity of small
radio speakers and takes place in sometimes loud windy conditions, its vital to have a means to communicate clearly and precisely. These specifically
chosen words used to represent the alphabets letters service that goal. In the maritime world the NATO phonetic alphabet is most often used. If you
dont know it head over to the ol internets and try to memorize it. If you already know it or sort of know ittake this fun little quiz to keep the rust off.
Circle your answers and check to see how you did on page 20.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The letter G in the NATO phonetic alphabet is:

Gamma
Golf
George
Galaxy

2.
a.
b.
c.
d.

This letter in the NATO phonetic alphabet is also a medical procedure: (Dont answer until youve read all the answers)
Operation
X-ray
Stitch
Both a and b

3.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Its a dance but its also a letter in the phonetic alphabet (dont answer until youve read all the answers)
Waltz
Foxtrot
Tango
Both b and c

4.
a.
b.
c.
d.

One letter in NATO phonetic alphabet is also a month. Which one?

October
December
July
November You got it!

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5. How many letters in the NATO phonetic

alphabet are also mens proper first
names
a. 5
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2
6. One of the NATO phonetic alphabet is a
measure of weight. Which one?
a. Z
b. M
c. S
d. K
7. What is the Canadian connection in the
NATO phonetic alphabet?
a. Ontario is O
b. Toronto is T
c. Quebec is Q
d. There is no Canadian connection
Originally written by Pat Reynolds for the
American Sailing Association
Answers on page 20

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Learning Through Gaming

The American Sailing Association puts education in your pocket with an interesting new app

or the second month in a row were doing a story

about the American Sailing Association releasing
a new app. Last month they unveiled GO SAILING,
a social connecting app that eases the burden of finding
boats to sail on or crew to sail with. This month theyve
announced a sailing game designed to use gaming for
educational purposes.

Sailing Challenge is a phone only application that is comprised of teaching

modules that inspire learning through repetition and fun. ASA founder
Lenny Shabes tapped his old friend Nolan Bushnell, who founded Atari
(and actually invented the game of pong), to implement his gamification
concept within the sailing framework.
When you create a game of sailing and learning, said Bushnell, whos
company Brainrush built the app. It decreases the barrier to entryto
actually go out and do it. What the game will do is create a desire to go
rent a boat or go out with your friends and get your hands on the tiller.
Bushnell, a sailor himself, a Transpac vet, believes that this type of
education is far more effective than traditional learning methods. His
theory is based around a number of ideas. One is that effective learning
comes with the requirement of making decisions every three to five
seconds. Once decision-making is in play, Nolan says, people retain
information at a much greater rate. Another is creating an environment
that forces a student to play to mastery. He or she has to know all the
information or they will not succeed.
He also implements a repetitive component that he calls spaced repetition.
He likens the brain to a deep furrow saying, a single pass with the plow
doesnt dig it deep enough. And goes on to say that a sleep cycle between
repetitive lessons of this nature cements the information much more
effectively than simple memorization.
Lastly, Bushnell believes time pressure is also a key to substantive

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learning. When a student is completely immersed in accomplishing a timebased task, he or she is in an optimal state to learn and retain information.
When you give someone just the right amount of challengenot too
hard, not too easy, they enter what is know as the flow state in which time
shrinks, your attention is pivoted and you dont even blink sometimes.
Behind the scenes the American Sailing Association worked hard with
the Brainrush team to make sure certain aspects were as authentic as
possible. For instance, when the boat heads up into the wind the sail
actually luffs and there is a knot-meter showing exactly how the angle the
sail is trimmed effects the sailors speed. An enormous amount of effort
has gone into creating this virtual environment and ASA feels good about
creating a learning tool that adapts to the times were in.
Everyone has a smart phone, said ASA Founder Lenny Shabes. It was
obvious and even essential to us that we incorporate the power of the
phone into our teaching methods going forward.
The app allows students to drill information and solidify terminology that
takes much longer to repeat on the water. Things like what tack youre on,
right of way and points of sail can be gone over and over before getting on
the boat, therefore optimizing the on-water time.
It also has modules that teach tacking/jibing, apparent wind, trimming,
docking and a couple that test what has been learned in a virtual timed sail
around the marina or island.
Weve taken the theory of sailing and gameified it, Shabes said. Its
a great tool for our instructors. With this game, students can prepare
themselves before the lesson with a simulator thats fun to play with.
So far reviews on Apples app store have Sailing Challenge at a four-star
rating and thousands have been sold. The app costs $3.99 which ASA
instructors and Shabes believe is a great value for the on-going educational
purpose it serves.

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LO CA L

CU R R E N TS

Running Aground
Boats hate land but if you feel it beneath you, heres some
possible solutions
By Captain Richard Schaefer

ast month my son Nathan and I discussed dismasting, how to prevent it, and what to do if you werent successful in avoiding it. This
month lets focus on the opposite side of things and talk about going aground.
In my opinion there are four types of grounding.

1. A soft grounding in calm water.

2. A soft grounding in rough conditions.
3. A hard grounding in calm water.
4. A hard grounding in rough conditions.
In the interest of space and simplicity Ill cover the two extremes since the middle ground are generally variations of the two opposite poles.

If a skipper logs enough sea-time, sooner or later he will find himself aground. Nine out of 10 times it will be a soft grounding in calm water. Ive had
a couple of this type of groundings myself and never had a truly dangerous situation. Thank you Poseidon, I need to remember to sacrifice a goat to you.
Typically, a type 1 grounding goes something like this: Youre prowling around a new anchorage or one you havent been to in a while. You are
over confident and arent paying as much attention to your charts, the tide, or your depth sounder as you should be. Added to that the kids are excited
about coming in for a landfall, and are runnin all over the deck chattering. Youre idling in at about two knots and suddenly theres a thud and a lurch.
Boomyoure aground.
Quickly you put the boat in neutral and assess the situation; sand bottom, flat water, low speed, everybody on board seems finebut youre stuck in
the muck. First, put the engine in reverse and slowly increase the throttle. You may luck out and the boat may grumble and groan a bit, but finally pull
herself free. Youre a hero. Now be more careful next time. Note; because of the keel, most sailboats go aground in deeper water than powerboats. If
you go aground in a powerboat take care in using the engines since youre likely to damage the props and pull sand and sediments into your engine(s),
and thats a bad thing.
Now, if this initial effort is unsuccessful. Check the tide. If its low and rising, set an anchor in order to hold your position (youll need to figure out the
effects of wind and current) and wait it out for a bit.
However, if the boat doesnt come free after an hour or so or if the tide is going out, its time for plan B. If youre at one of the local islands theres
a good chance a good samaritan in a dinghy with a beefy outboard is already en route to your vessel. Greet him with a big smile. When he offers to
help cheerily agree. Pass him a towline and a beer. Have him make the line fast to his bow painter and try and pull you out in reverse. Depending on the
situation, position your crew weight so that it shifts the load away from the point of contact with the bottom.
If that doesnt work, ask your new boating buddy to run your stern anchor out to deep water, and try and kedge off, the dinghy tugging in reverse; but
this time have a couple of your crew get on the winch with the anchor rode and ad that pulling power to the equation. If youre crew is capable, then

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you might attempt to swing the boom out and have a couple crew members sit on itthe leverage increasing the angle of heelperhaps just enough to
free the keel from the bottompulling your boat off the shoal/bottom into deeper water.
If still no success and the tide is rising, secure the boat in place. That will mean setting another anchor or resetting one that is already in use, wait for 30
minutes and repeat the previous maneuvers. It might be counter productive to consume several beers during this waiting period.
If the anchorage is calm, the weather settled, and youre in sand, then waiting until the next high tide is probably the easiest approach to the situation.
Of course, if you went aground at high tide thats not an option.
If you went aground at high tide you might try pumping out your water tanks and off-loading heavy items like, unused anchors, sails, chain, dive
equipment, outboards, extra fuel, as well as surplus crew members. Finally in extremes off load the beer.
If you are aground in a remote anchorage, and no outside help is immediately available, then you will need to prepare your dinghy and outboard and
instruct your crew in performing the maneuvers weve already discussed.
As a final resort you might try rowing your anchor out directly off your beam into deeper water. Then attach the rode to a halyardusing the mast as
a lever to induce heelingthen winch the boat over as far as possible.
Finally, if you have membership with a towing company, and they have a boat nearby then, by all means, call in the professionalsthe sooner the better.
If you dont have a membership, prepare to write a BIG check.
Going hard aground in rock or coral, in rough seas, in a remote location, is generally a survival situation, and requires 100% focus by skipper and crew.
Lets do this one by the numbers.
1. Crew in lifejackets immediately.
2. T
 he captain assigns a competent crew member to send out a mayday call. If possible, this person stands by the radio, relaying information
to the captain.
3. Quickly assess structural damage and possible flooding. Take necessary counter measures immediately.
4. If possible, row or motor out an anchor into deep water and try and kedge off. This will be nearly impossible in rough/dangerous seas.
5. I f the boat is grinding against rocks use any means possible to cushion and protect the hull and reduce flooding. Use cushions, seabags, bedding,
sails etc.
6. I f you have a strong and agile crew, try healing the boat over using crew weight. If the conditions permit, even try filling the dinghy with water,
attaching the topping-lift to it and winch the boat over, increasing the heel and pulling the boat away from the reef.
7. I f all efforts fail and your vessel is beginning to break up, then prepare to take to the life-raft or dinghy. Be sure to take survival gear/equipment with
you. If you have made contact with the Coast Guard or other vessels keep them apprised of your situation.
Of course, the best way to prevent a potentially disastrous grounding is to:
Pay attention to your navigation/charts.
a. Learn to recognize reefs and shoal water.
b. Watch your fatho and GPS.
c. Have a solid foundation of local knowledge.
d. Stay inside marked channels when possible.
e. Set your depth-sounders shallow water alarm.
f. If operating in unfamiliar water seek advice from local sources.
g. Utilize cruising guides.
h. When operating within unfamiliar anchorages keep your speed low and your attention level high.
Captain Richard Schaefer is U.S.C.G. Licensed Sailing Master and has taught sailing and seamanship for more than 30 years. He has delivered
vessels, skippered charters and written numerous articles on boating, environmental issues and boating instruction. He may be reached for instruction,
charters, daysails or consultation at 310-460-8946 or at, sailinlonesome@gmail.com
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O N

TH E

R E COR D

Relocation Anxieties & Copper Pollution Updates

he redevelopment of Marina
del Rey rolls on and with
it comes much discomfort.
For some current tenants
who are being displaced, its
a matter of weathering the
storm until they are relocated
to a presumably newer and better home. For
others its a frightening limbo period hanging
by the precarious strings of handshakes and
promises. Its complicated stuff and it remains
to be seen if landlords will fulfill the promises
they make now in their entirety or will changing
realities cause disappointment, or worse, the
sinking of small organizations and businesses
that have been around for decades.
An example of this tenuousness was revealed
at the last Small Craft Harbor Commission
meeting when concerned South Coast
Corinthian Commodore Kelly Cantley-Kashima

Schaefer

told commissioners and county officials that the

move is presenting potentially serious problems
for the oldest club in Marina del Rey. Although
the club is being provided a temporary space at
Fishermans Village on Fiji Way, the boats in
their mast up area were not accounted for and
she expressed anxiousness about dry storage
availability at the new facility as well. Later
in the day, reports suggest the issues will be
resolved, but others, like the small boat yard
Seamark are still in jeopardy of not surviving.

Rigging

C ompl e te R i g g i ng S er v i c e

At the same meeting county official Michael

Tripp, who is the point person for the copper
pollution issue in MdR, updated the commission
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a hull cleaning ordinance.
Based on our studies, how aggressively
someone cleans a hull and how often its
cleaned, can have a decent impact on how much
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5. a) Yes. Charlie, Mike, Oscar, Romeo,
and Victor
6. d) Kilo right!
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Tripp said they are developing the ordinance
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Bob Loves Wednesday Night Racing

By Pat Reynolds
Bob was finishing up his accounting work Wednesday around 3:30. It had been a tough day but he was happy to get out for one of the last Sunset Series
races of the year. He had ordered a new kite that arrived Monday and he couldnt wait to fly it.
Bob, do you want a piece of cake? Asked his assistant Kate. Delores had a birthday and theres some left over.
Oh Kate, that is so sweet, no Im okay Ill make sure to give Delores the gift card I got her though, thanks for reminding me.
The crew had the boat ready when he arrived and as he made his way out towards the breakwall, he saw Harry, who resented his rating and had made
mention of it at a recent PHRF meeting.
Up yours Harry, Bob called raising his middle finger. Harry raised one back. That guy is trying to ruin me.
As he and the crew began the starting sequence in his J/105 Tranquility Bob looked at how Tony was trimming the jib.

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Ease Tony, Bob said curtly, but before Tony could move he raised his voice more and said, Ease! Tony! Tony, for Christs sake, easy the God damn
headsul!
Bob glanced over at Steve 20 yards away sailing a white and silver J boat called Cinderella and gave him the finger as well.
That a-hole is trying to ruin me, he said to Frank who looked worried and confused by a new piece of electronic equipment he was holding. Hes got
a gift rating but his dying wish is to make everyone elses worse.
As they were in the final minute Bob was jockeying for position while trying to listen to his tactician Ed who is something of a soft talker.
Ed, I cant hear what the hell youre saying! Whats the time? Ed mumbled something meekly and bent down to pick up his hat that had fallen onto
the cockpit floor.
Ed!!! Give me some fucking information! Edddd!
At that moment the horn sounded and the fleet flew across the line ahead of Tranquility.
Ed, I hate you and your whole miserable family. You are the worst. Ed looked down in shame.
They had fought back to the middle of the pack by the weather mark and Bob was bellowing starboard! to another fellow sailor he didnt much care
for, Jake sailing a J/109. Jake didnt seem to care about Bobs opinion.
Ill see you in the protest room you worthless snail! Bob yelled out before noticing Sharrons horrible spinnaker trimming.
Sharron, do you have a learning disability? Weve gone through this. Uhhhh, why??
Bob and his crew finished eighth out of ten in their class and after he bought a round of drinks at the club, he finished his beer, smiled to his crew and
said, Okay folks, see you next week! They all wished him a good night and said, See you next Wednesday.

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What are the options for training to become

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