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Issue #143
January 2015

Where’s the MdR
American Flag?
Peter Isler Speaks
on Racing’s Future
Step Up Into the LIfe Raft
Boat Parade Winners
A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community

The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds
Columnists
Richard Schaefer
Dave Kirby

From the editor
The Ogre’s gifT
I was having lunch with Tim Tunks (see staff box) and we discussed, as we have more than once, the
decline in participation in the sailboat-racing scene since the 1970s and 80s. We talked about how sailing
doesn’t seem to be getting passed down through the generations like it used to. It made me think about my
own feelings about boating and how formative an activity it is.

Writer
Tim Tunks

When I was a kid, on many weekends my next-door neighbor Jonathan would knock on my door during
the summer and say, “my dad wants to go sailing – let’s go.” They had an 18-foot open sailboat called an
SS – a pretty wooden sloop designed by a local guy for the very waters we sailed in – it looked something
like a Soling.

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My job was to be on my knees with a big sponge in my hand – periodically my buddy’s dad would bellow,
“Sponge Patrick!” At the command, I would sop up the water that was collecting in the open bilge area
and squeeze it over the side. He was a stoic man, his kids called him “the Ogre”. During these trips he
hardly said anything to me except this sponge command but I didn’t feel abused, enslaved or frightened
– I was sailing and this is how it’s done. I was actually happy to be playing my part.

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I was enamored with the idea that I was in a special vehicle that could take me to a place where most
others couldn’t go. Going where others can’t or don’t want to go has been a theme for me – it’s a part
of my personality and one that in many ways came from the feeling of watching the shore fade in the
distance while I, a little kid, went somewhere very different.

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To this day, I still feel that peculiar and particular sense of peace when I sail. I’m glad for the love of the
water that formed in me during those times, I’m better for all I learned during those small adventures…
but most of all, I’m appreciative for this lifelong gift that the Ogre gave.

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Coming Events

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Off the Wire

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Flaggin’ Problems
Where is the MdR American Flag?

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How Could This Happen?
Tim Tunks Discusses Disaster at the Volvo Ocean Race

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Big Turnout For Holiday Boat Parade
Pictures and Winners of Annual Boat Parade

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Local Currents
Captain Richard Schaefer—How to Handle the Reality of a Sinking Ship

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According to Dave
Monthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby

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Racing - Peter Isler’s View on the Future of Racing

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Classifieds

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Travelin’ Esteban by Pat Reynolds
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Coming Events!
December 31

42nd Annual New Year’s Eve
Casino Ballroom in Avalon
Celebrate the New Year at this elegant blacktie optional dinner and dancing event in the
world famous Casino Ballroom. ReservationsCatalina Island Chamber of Commerce. 310510-1520, www.CatalinaChamber.com/nye

January 1

Pajama Breakfast Party at
Antonio’s Cabaret in Avalon
Bathrobes, slippers and flannels are encouraged
attire at Antonio’s Pizzeria & Cabaret’s annual
Pajama Breakfast Party from 8:00 am – noon on
New Year’s Day. The breakfast event features
the “Good Morning Avalon!” breakfast menu,
live music, dancing and prizes for the best
pajamas! Antonio’s Pizzeria & Cabaret. 310510-0008, www.catalinahotspots.com

January 3

Berger/Stein Series
The first Berger/Stein of the year, which is also
the first race of the year, is always a special
event. Ordinarily boats come from all over
Southern California to participate in the first of
Del Rey Yacht Club’s signature five-race series.
To enter contact Harlon Holmes at racers@
dryc.org

January 10

Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run
The 34th annual run crosses Catalina Island from
Avalon to Two Harbors and back! Run where
the buffalo roam through the island’s interior
and see both sides of the island. Proceeds from
the run benefit local island charities. Spectrum
Sports Management. 909-399-3553; www.
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Ongoing
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Every Wednesday and Friday evening come join
the crew of Pro SUP for a fun night of paddling,
there’s 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
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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
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Hour 4-7 4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey
Singles Mariners Club of
Marina Del Rey
The new Commodore of Single Marines wants
to extend an invitation for all to join us twice
a week for a meet and great cocktail hour that
includes a light dinner followed by a day sails on
the following weekend. We meet inside Pacific
Mariners Yacht Club where there is a full bar
and free parking. There is a $7.00 charge that
covers a light meal and use of the club house.
We meet on the first and third Thursday’s of
each month except for the third Thursday’s of
December. 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.PMYC is located 13915 Panay Way,
Marina Del Rey. When you arrive just knock on
the door and tell them you are here for the Single
Mariners meeting. For additional information
please visit our web site singlemariners.com or
e-mail Commodore Alan Rock at alanrock1@
gmail. PS: For the December 4 meeting we are
having a toy drive supporting underprivileged
kids of Venice. Please bring an unwrapped toy.
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
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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. For more information call
(310) 853-0428, visit our website www.mvyc.
org, or contact [email protected]. . 2014
Women’s 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 member’s 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 dinner
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Single Mariners is now under a new invigorated
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a great social evening. We meet at 7pm on the
first and third Thursdays of each month at Pacific
Mariners Yacht club. There is a $7 charge and a
light meal is provided. Free parking is available in
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Skippers are also encouraged to join us. It is a fun
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Annual Women’s Sailing Convention
Slated for early February

The Southern California Yachting Association, will hold its 26th Annual Women’s Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Bahia
Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. Primary sponsor is BoatU.S. This event is open to all women interested in sailing from novice/beginner to
expert.
The event maintains its multi-workshop format: Attendees select a combination workshops in areas that best fits their interest and ability, such as:
Welcome Aboard (for beginners), Diesels, Going Up the Mast, Introduction to Racing, Tactics, Docking, Overboard Procedures, Suddenly Singlehanded
Interactive, Weather, Sail Trim, Basic Navigation, Maintenance Mania, DIY Canvas Projects, How to Heave a Line, Nighttime Sailing & Navigation,
Hassel-Free Heads, Spinnaker Rigging, Offshore Cruising, and Introduction to Sailing. The WSC Race Starts (BCYC) will be held in Harbor 20’s. All
30 of the workshops are presented by top women sailors from all over Southern California, many of whom are USCG Licensed Captains.
To top off the event in the evening, the organizing committee has selected the 2015 speaker to be Sharon Green of Santa Barbara—one of the world’s
top yacht racing photographers. For more than 30 years she has captured the pinnacle of the sport in venues around the globe for the Ultimate Sailing
Calendar, international publications, and on assignment for high-level campaigns and exclusive clientele. Sharon will review the highlights of “30 Years
of Ultimate Sailing,” including her experience photographing eight America’s Cup campaigns.
According to producer/director Gail Hine, “This event gives women an opportunity to meet many other women sailors, find out about existing women’s
sailing organizations in their area, instructional programs available, and many other areas of interest for those who would like to do more—racing,
cruising and day sailing. We have something meaningful for everyone. For those who are already involved but desire more, we will offer some new areas
of inspiration and instruction along with excellent networking opportunities.”
To obtain a reservation form (prepaid-registrations are required as space is limited to approximately 250), write Gail Hine, SCYA Women’s Sailing
Convention, 23414 Mt. Ashland Ct., Murrieta CA 92562; (951) 677-8121; email: Gail @scya.org or at www.womenssailingconvention.com. The
convention fee of $200.00 includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, dinner, souvenirs and handouts. There is early bird registration fee of $185 (12/1012/31/14) for online registrations at www.womenssailingconvention.com.

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The Pacific Mariners Yacht Club in Marina
del Rey (in association with the local Fire
Department) participated in the Spark of Love
holiday toy drive raising over $2,500 for the
cause.
Santa found a little time this season to get in some stand up paddlboarding. He eventually
found a break and cut it up a little. Word has it that Mike Vaughn from Pro SUP (a Mariner
advertiser) has a personal relationship with Claus and that’s where he borrowed the board.
Sure, one would think elves could have made the SUP but apparently the two are buddies and
it just happened in an impromptu way. Rumor’s quickly spread that Santa was trying to make
time with Pro SUP employees Chelsea and Coral, but Vaughn was adamant that Claus did
anything inappropriate. Photo courtesy of SteveChristensenPhoto.com

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Flaggin’
Problems
Where is the MdR American Flag?

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or local boaters the American flag that sits dead center in the middle of the Marina del Rey breakwall is more than a showing of proud
patriotism. It’s a wind vain, a welcoming friend after a long voyage and these days a symbol of how slow a bureaucracy can manage a
situation.
For decades the flag flew steadfastly through any wind or waves the ocean could muster. Rain or shine, day or night the flag stood tall…
until one day it was gone.

A couple of years back, during the dredging project, it was discovered that the wiring that kept the flag lit was in bad shape—apparently
years of pelicans pooping on electrical equipment has adverse affects. Local authorities took it as an opportunity to address the problem
and develop a solar system that would be ultimately more efficient and easier to maintain. Unfortunately, not long after the new system was installed,
giant waves rushed over the breakwall one day and took out the solar panels, leaving the flag unlit. And according to flag code, an unlit flag flying at
night is a no no. Old Glory was removed and brought in for repairs and since then it was been something of a puzzle and a quandary.
“We’re in the process of determining how we’re going to fix this thing,” says District Manager for Marina del Rey John Giles, who just entered the
position. “My personal opinion is we move it to a land base [onto a jetty], so my guys don’t have to climb up on those rocks [to maintain it]. We still
have the solar option—we’re getting replacement stuff.”
According to Giles the priority is “quite high” to get this done. He and Deputy Director of Beaches and Harbors John Kelly have been in meetings
trying to determine what is the best way and place to plant the flag. They are looking for a situation that allows for reasonable access, but also makes
sense visually.
When asked if he wanted to go out on a limb and say how long he thinks this will al take he replied:
“This isn’t much of a limb, but it’s going to happen in 2015,” Giles said. “I would hope we’ll get it done in February or March—in that time line.”
Giles admitted that because he is new to the role he doesn’t have an accurate feel for everything just yet, but said he and Kelly are definitely working
on it.
Although it may seem like the simplest thing in the world to plop a flag on the rocks and be done with it, Giles says that lighting a flag in that particular
location is a bit more complicated than one might think. He says everything needs to be custom made and then UL [Underwriters Laboratory] approved.
“We’re trying to figure out something that is smart to do and makes sense,” Giles stated. “I don’t want taxpayers to spend money on stuff that doesn’t
work.”
Giles indicated that he plans on seeking some kind of public input because he would like to have, “the boaters approval of what we’re doing.”

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How Could This Happen?
By Tim Tunks

Brian Carlin/Team Vestas Wind/Volvo Ocean Race

On the Saturday after
Thanksgiving 2014,
the Volvo Ocean Race
(crewed race around
the globe), sailboat
Team Vestas Wind ran
aground on a coral
reef in about four-feet of water, two hundred and
sixty-eight miles off the coast of Mauritius in the
Indian Ocean. Thus ending their $17,000,000
campaign partway through the second of the
nine-leg 39,000-mile race. All nine men aboard
reached shore safely, but an important question
hangs heavily over that good news: How could
this shipwreck happen?
Sailing with a skilled professional skipper, a top
notch navigator, seven additional accomplished
sailors, state of the art electronics, and supported
by excellent shore teams—how could this
magnificent 65-foot $6,000,000 race boat hit a
tiny reef in the middle of an empty ocean? It’s
actually easier than you might think.

“noticed this archipelago a few days earlier, but
it’s worth noting that it’s actually pretty hard to
find. In fact, to see it on our electronic charts,
you have to zoom right in on top of it. But how
and why would you zoom into it if you don’t
know it’s there in the first place?”
Navigators zoom from the smallest chart
scale where only large areas and features are
represented down to the largest scale where the
chart’s smallest details are visible on a much
smaller portion of the water. Don’t be confused
about small-scale charts showing large areas
and large-scale charts showing much smaller
areas in much greater detail…it’s just the way
it is.

Chris Nicholson, Vestas Wind’s 45-year-old
skipper and veteran of four previous around the
world races said, “It’s clear that human error
is responsible for the shipwreck. There’s no
avoiding that. And as skipper, I take ultimate
responsibility.”

Detailed study of all the large-scale charts
in all the water the boat might possibly sail
would be required for a navigator to identify
all the hazards within the vessel’s potential
route—a Herculean task. Without such notes,
the alternative is to zoom down to study the
large scale charts within the arc of their next
day or two of sailing. Allowing for variations in
the anticipated wind, that arc can be quite wide
and encompass a multitude of detailed charts,
if indeed that entire area has been well charted,
which is not a sure thing when sailing outside
shipping lanes in the open ocean.

Reporter Yann Riou aboard the nearby Dongfeng
Race Team boat noted that their boat’s optimal
route ran right through these shoals. He said
Dongfleng’s skipper Charles Caudrelier had

There are many forces and factors aboard a
round-the-world racer that work contrary to
disciplined periodic chart work, and the shorthanded recreational offshore sailor faces many

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of those same forces and factors. Fatigue,
breakage, involvement in radio communications,
analyzing weather information, and many other
things can distract a multi-tasking navigator
from diligently making a multi scale scan,
zooming in periodically to reveal previously unnoticed hazards.
Nicholson later confirmed. “It was a stressful
time, (a powerful weather system ahead and
their boat traveling at 19 knots) but we need to
back up and remember that this was brought on
by a simple human error…we didn’t look at the
chart and we didn’t zoom in enough.”
With these boats, easily capable of 400-miles
a day, a lot of zooming is required. At these
speeds a 70-foot VOR racer moves in and out of
large-scale chart zones in a short period of time.
Most navigation for a race of this sort involves
route planning to seek out the best wind
conditions. It’s navigation that takes place in
an abstract world of small scale macro view
charts where weather patterns can be studied
and wind conditions predicted. The navigator
needs special discipline to diligently zoom in
looking for shallow water while sailing in the
open ocean with the next mark of the course
hundreds of miles away.
I began sailing offshore before the arrival of
GPS and electronic charts so I’ve spent lots of
time at the chart table studying routes, reducing
celestial sextant sights, and plotting positions.
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One habit wisely ingrained by my mentor was
to always have a red pencil handy whenever
a chart came out, and to circle any potential
hazards not yet noted.
I was schooled to plot frequently on the chart
because an accurate dead reckoning position
was essential for celestial and early Sat Nav
electronic navigation. My modern practice is to
keep paper charts available with hazards circled
boldly in red and to plot frequent positions
from GPS coordinates as dots on the current
annotated chart. Frequent plotting on a paper
chart can yield useful current information, help
keep you alert to shipping lane locations, and
help you check to see if your course takes you
through a bold red danger circle.
Remember the Aegean tragedy during the 2012
Newport to Ensenada Race when all four sailors
aboard were lost because their GPS driven
autopilot was set to steer them directly into the
rocky cliffs of the northern Coronado Island?
I think it’s fair to assume, based on post-race
investigations, had they consulted and worked
with a paper chart, their fatal error would not
have occurred.
I’m convinced that one paper chart showing the
ocean between Newport and Ensenada taped to
a bulkhead with their hourly updated positions
plotted would surely have alerted the Aegean
crew and helped them avoid their fate. The
same remedy might have been useful for Team
Vestas Wind had small-scale paper charts been
posted with hazards clearly marked and current
positions plotted.
I know it will be difficult to persuade the
modern recreational sailor to set aside his GPS
equipped smartphone and plot on a paper chart
from time to time, but it is the smart thing to do.
Good seamanship involves knowing both your
location and that of nearby hazards. Always
remember your best and safest route may end
up quite different than the one you originally
planned. Without having both hazards and your
position both plotted on the same paper chart
you are sailing blind.

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course as necessary. I’m thinking about the
dangerous waters surrounding political topics at
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Big Turnout For
Holiday Boat Parade!
This year, at the famed Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade, your
humble Editor was an all-powerful judge. I had a special seat of canvas,
a clipboard and free wine. I was in charge of three categories and I took
this deal seriously. I used my God-like powers of perception to discern
whether a boat truly had the holiday spirit. Some boats traveled by at sixknots without a peep and I marked them low on the scale I do say. Put on
a Santa hat and you are on the chart. Bark out a tune – the mercury rises.
You get the picture.
The good news is the boat parade this year was very well attended. Sixtythree boats were on the course – more than parade President had ever seen
in her 16-year tenure. “The evening was perfect,” she said.
It all bodes well for the parade going forward. There were a few years
where the organization wished for more, but this year they are confident
the event is once again on the upswing.
The Winners:
Best Overall:
Best Power:
Best Sail:

#15 - Weekend Hooker - Bruce Taguchi
#71 - Blue Belle - Walt Schwartz
#42 - Lady Themis - SMWYC

Best Yacht Club:
Best Individual:
Best Organization:
1st Place Theme:
2nd Place Theme:

#7 - Owen Churchill - California Yacht Club
#18 - Ellis Island II - Peter Ellis/Colin Kastner
#21 - My Time 3 - Women’s Sailing Assoc.
#41 - Clueless - Kevin Michaels
#75 - Valhalla - Greg and Laverne Potter

1st Place Music:
2nd Place Music:

#32 - Emerald - Challenges Foundation/GSA
#26 - Senia Jade - Lynn and Rita Silverman

1st Place Spirit:
2nd Place Spirit:

#25 - Rybecca - Adam Singer
#61 - Further - Jim Petretti

1st Place Band:
2nd Place Band:

#50 - What If - Manual Reyna
#54 - Plan B - Mitch Niedbalec

1st Place Lights:
2nd Place Lights:

#33 - Bula Bula - Pacific Mariners Yacht Club
#32 - Challenges Foundation/ Girl Scouts

1st Place Animation:
2nd Place Animation:

#69 - (no boat name) - Toan Lam
#48 - Ocean Rox - Rico Stoll

From upper right down; Best Individual, Ellis Island II - Peter
Ellis/Colin Kastne; Best Overall, Weekend Hooker - Bruce
Taguchi; Best Lights, Bula Bula - Pacific Mariners Yacht
Club; Best Animation, (no boat name) - Toan Lam. Photos by
Mike Yokotake
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Cur r e NtS

Never Abandon Your Vessel
Let it Abandon You
By richard Schaefer

N

o boater likes to think about
his vessel taking the “deepsix” plunge to the bottom.
But, at some level, we all
know the possibility exists,
and that we need to prepare,
by having the proper equipment, as well as the
necessary knowledge and skill set. The lives
of passengers and crew depend upon that...and
maybe a little luck, as well.

Of course, a well equipped, “offshore boat” will
usually have, in addition to the bare bones list
above; satellite phones, EPIRBS, survival suits,
offshore life-rafts, single sideband radios, VHF
with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) and mast
head antenna, PLBs (personal locator beacons)
back up handheld radios, personal float-lights
with strobes, a well stocked “abandon ship
bag” (ditch-bag), handheld GPS, dye-markers,
powerful bilge pumps and “off-shore life vests
with reflectors.

People often ask me, “how much and what
kind of safety equipment should I
carry aboard my boat?” I usually
answer, “As much as you are able “don’t be in a
to afford.”
Stay aboard
Let’s start with the basics
necessary aboard a 25-foot
sailboat, generally used for daysailing.
1. Life Jackets.

position and nature of distress. If no contact can
be made, activate EPIRB and DSC. If you are
near shore—less than 25 miles out—try your
VHF first, offshore, SSB or Sat-Phone.
3. Damage control. Even if the nature of the
leak is catastrophic, keep pumping and try to
staunch the flow of water. You need to buy time.
Every minute you stay out of the water increases
your chance of survival and every minute the
boat is afloat gives rescuers a larger target to
see. Remember, a big, scared man, with a stout
bucket, can move more water than the
largest bilge pump you’d be likely to
ship. find aboard a privately owned vessel.
can. Keep bailing!

hurry to abandon
as long as you
the minute you enter the water you
reduce your chance of survival. the
longer you stay “high and dry”, the
better your chances are of returning
home to tell the story.”

2. Smoke/Flares.
3. Waterproof flashlights (extra batteries).
4. Man overboard, throwable ring or cushion.

Now, let’s say you are sailing well offshore,
your vessel begins taking on water, and you, and
a crew of four, need to respond to the situation.
Let’s take it one step at a time.

4. Have available crew prepare life
raft or dingy. Load with water, flares,
warm clothing, food, flashlights,
compass, sextant, first-aid kit, extra
line, knife, tools, reflector, whistle,
portable water-maker, empty jugs,
a canvass or tarp, fishing kit, extra
batteries, handheld GPS, VHF, PLB
and EPIRB. In short, if you think there is a
conceivable need for a thing, and there’s room,
put it in. If it turns out that the raft or dinghy is
overloaded you can always toss the unneeded
item over the side.

5. Waterproof handheld VHF (extra batteries).
6. At least a manual bilge pump.
7. Horn and/or whistle.
From that, “minimum” starting point, add as
much as you can afford; and if you can’t afford
the proper safety gear for longer voyages...well,
I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but if you can’t
afford good lifesaving saving equipment—then
you can’t afford to go.
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1. Inform the crew of the nature of the emergency
and get them into PFDs.
2. Assign a crewmember to begin pumping out
the water by bailing and activating bilge-pumps.
A second crewmember is assigned to locate
the leak/source of water—if possible. Another
member needs to start the engine, keeping it in
“neutral”, in order to keep the batteries charged,
while another drops the sails. The skipper calls
in a “mayday”, provides the vessel’s name, port,

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5. Assign spare crewmembers to remove all
the cushions, tables, extra life jackets, bedding,
pillows, even trash bags—anything that will
float—and bring them on deck. Do not throw
them over the side—they will float off the deck
should that time come. If you have rolls of tin
foil aboard use one to drape over the boom
and toss the others in the life raft—they make
good radar reflectors and sun catchers, helping
rescuers find you.
continued on page 19

2015

According to Dave
Fishing Update by Marina del Rey’s
Master Fisherman
Captain Dave Kirby

Happy New Year! This past season
has provided us with some of the
best fishing in many years - local
anglers will be telling stories for a
long time.
But for right now, there’s a few
things happening. First, the rockfish
closer is happening on December
31, 2014 and sculpin fishing is still
closed through January.
Fishermen can target ling cod,
sheephead, and bass.
On the bait scene, it’s all fin bait
until the squid move in and then
maybe we’ll see a few white
seabass.
Because of these past storms our
tuna season has come to an end
unless you go south.
As for lobster, numbers are down
as well because its been a bit too
rough to get out, but that’s Mother
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Peter Isler is a two-time America’s Cup winner (Navigator with Stars and
Stripes in 1987-1988), and five-time participant. Isler was Intercollegiate
Sailor of the Year, a Transpac winner, and a two-time Maxi Class world
champion. Off the water, Isler was and/or is an ESPN broadcaster, a
roving Editor for Sailing World Magazine, a Coach of the U.S. Olympic
sailing team, a founding member of the American Sailing Association and
author of a book called Peter Isler’s Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets.
We asked him a few questions about his views on the future of sailboat
racing.

Isler: I’m not sure what the ultimate entry-level boat is but I don’t think
it really matters. Bic verses Sabot may be less important than the next
level up where kids know how to trim a sail and move their weight around
from whatever they learned on. When they move on they’ll get on a boat
that challenges them. That said, the problem with the lighter weight high
performance boats is that there aren’t a lot of adults sailing them. So when
they go to a Midwinters, or Nationals or weekend regatta, it’s all kids
without adults competing. It’s good to have the opportunity to learn and
socialize with a broader base.

The Mariner: When it comes to local club racing—how’s the future look
from where you sit?
Isler: My opinion has always been that [club racing] is certainly a
foundation of sailboat racing and the way to keep it healthy is to emphasize
the social aspects of the sport. I think the reason people get into sailing
and stay in sailing is more than just getting out on the water, being one
with nature and doing all the fun things on the boat—it’s also the people.
Part of the changes in sailing are due to the changes in our society and
how people choose to allot their free time. In my mind, I think part of it is,
that there’s been more separation within youth sailing and adult sailing —
meaning there’s fewer times when the kids and adults sail with each other
and against each other. Something in my gut says that’s not a good thing.

The Mariner: What about the drop-off of kids as they get older. Do you
think sailing is losing more troops these days?
Isler: There was always the challenge of the drop-off of kids as they hit
their later teens. They’re getting pulled in a lot of different directions
and certainly the directions they’re getting pulled are different now than
30-years ago. So, if more kids get pulled away, does that mean sailing or
youth-sailing has somehow failed or is it just a change in society and it
would happen anyway. It’s a complicated question.

The Mariner: Do you think the type of boat kids sail is important to
keeping them hooked?

The Mariner: What other components do you think are important for
sailboat racing to thrive?
Isler: I think it’s important to feel like you have a chance. If you’re a
competitive person and you go out and get pounded all the time, then
realize you have to spend way way way more time and money to win in
this thing—a lot of people are going to go away.

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YACHT
SERVICES

continued from page 14

6. In calm, or moderate conditions, launch the
life raft and/or dinghy, and keep them secured
to the leeward side of the vessel. If there is extra
foul weather gear aboard toss it into the dinghy
or life raft. If you have an outboard, mount it
on the dinghy transom, and don’t forget to bring
the fuel can.
7. Don’t be in a hurry to abandon ship. Stay
aboard as long as you can. The minute you enter
the water you reduce your chance of survival.
The longer you stay “high and dry”, the better
your chances are of returning home to tell the
story.
8. No one stands around. If all has been done
that can be done, then start bailing or pumping.
If there are no extra buckets or pumps, and the
head bowls are starting to fill, pump the heads
over board. If the heads aren’t filling yet, then
grab the biggest pot you can find and bail into
the sink. Every gallon counts as “time”. Each
minute you can keep that boat floating means
you have a better chance to survive. If possible,
use a boathook and try to position a cushion or
tarp over the hole in the hull—try to push/wedge
it into the damaged area. If there is time, pull the
sails off and attach an extra life jacket or empty
jug to them. Even a half submerged sail is more
easily seen from the air than a bobbing head or
small raft.
9. If you have made contact with rescuers,
keep them informed, letting them know when
you abandon ship. Describe your dinghy and/
or life raft. Note the time, your position and the
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calm.
11. Try and stay within or near the debris field.
Use the sea anchor on your life raft or attach
a line to one of the sails floating nearby, or
perhaps a waterlogged cushion or teak table.
Try and stay as close as you can to your last
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14. Keep watch at all times. Have a flashlight or
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It is my sincere hope you never need to use any
of the information I just imparted to you.
Captain Richard is a U.S.C.G. Licensed
Master of Sailing Vessels. He has skippered
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Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth
boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212

Donate Your Boat

Bringing the classroom to the ocean.Turn your
donation into tomorrow’s scientists and doctors. 310908-9198. www.city2sea.org

Services

Taylor-Made Big B, 10” x 26”, white, with 10’ x 9/16”

Professional, U.S.C.G. Lic.
Master, 25 years experience.

lines, like new, 2 for $75. 310-378-5986

Available

Tiller

consultations, local deliveries, sailing instruction and

5 ft. long it fits a Catalina 38 in excellent condition $25

charters. 30 years local experience. 310-460-8946 or

Achilles Inflatable

reaching strut for catalina 38 in excellent condition

Richard Schaefer [email protected].

9’ Achilles - 310 823-1105

$40. 310 866 9439

Inflatables
10’2 Mercury
2012 hypalon airfloor $1,000. 310-822-8618

8’ Quicksilver

Soft tail w/ motor bracket- $400. 310-822-8618

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Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs

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repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242

Come Sail with Capt. Royall!

Fun Charters, professional deliveries, sail or powerboat lessons, video or photo shoots, private skipper,
personable and experienced.
www.royallcharters. com 310-367-3415

USCG Licensed 100-ton
Master Captain

Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,
Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff
323.855.0191 [email protected]. Jeffry Matzdorff.
323.855.0191

Photographic - Video
How about an awesome in-water photo shoot for

Captain Joel Eve
Marine Consulting Services
Since 1976

Boating Instruction
Yacht Management
Delivery
Captain’s Services

(310) 210-0861
marinaresourcecenter.com

your pride and joy. When you are at your desk and
can’t be with her, you can stare lovingly at a professionally shot photo. OR how about a mini-doc video
of your next race? 310-397-1887

Wanted
Investor

For new winery in Northern California.
Contact for info at: [email protected]

30’ Catalina sailboat
1982-1985, diesel preferred

Call bob 310-286-7500, ext. 228

Looking for a 36’-40’ Yacht
Something like a Carver with 2 state rooms to live
aboard - on a live aboard slip, Preferably in D Basin. Please email [email protected] or call
310.314.3537

Art

Looking to buy rare Picasso’s and Van Gogh’s for

Rowing in
Marina del Rey!
Affordable and
Fun

Make the Ocean Your Treadmill!
Phone: 310-822-7600
w w w. p h i n s c l u b . c o m

under $100. 310-397-1887

Captain David Kirby
• Fishing
• Diving
• Movie & Music Industry
• Yacht Management
• Deliveries
• Charters

949-275-4062
Check Out the Website!
www.marinermagazine.com

We Take Pride in Our Marina!
D OL PHIN MA RINA
Clean
Well Maintained
Attentive Staff
24-Hour Security
Wide Variety of Slip Sizes
Amenities

Call 310-823-1458
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SINCE 1969

Gel Coat Specialists
Custom Fabrications
Expert Color Matching
Cosmetic to Major Collisions
Custom Instrument Dashboards

310/306- 2149

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