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Islander 4-Cabin 53 1979 1979 Islander 4-Cab 53’ Skookum 53 2008 1972 Jenneau DSCC Ketch 42’ Jeanneau DS 42 2008 Wyliecat 40’ 2013 Island Packet SP Cruiser 41 2007 O’Day 40’ 1986 Wyliecat 40 2013 Nantucket 38’ 1984 Wylie 39 1985 Hershine 37’ Cascade Sloop 36 1978 1981 Irwin CC 37’ 1981 Hanse 350 35 2008 Hanse 35’ Hanse350 341 34 2008 2003 Sea Ray Sundancer 34 1983 2001 Bristol 31.1 31’ Bristol 31.1 31 2013 1983 Wyliecat 30’ Wyliecat 30 2013 Catalina tall rig 30’ 1978 Willard Cutter 30 1976 Catalina 250 25’ 2002 Herreshoff Ketch, a “10” 30 1962 Boston Whaler 21’ 1995 Charter the Wyliecat 65 Derek M. Baylis Inquire about our Wyliecat 65’ for corporate and for allcharters the great 2013 events. private for parties of 15-35.Book now! 310 Harbor Drive, 2nd Floor, Sausalito, CA 415/332/6585 Larry R. Mayne, broker B-02871 John Saul, bearmarkyachts@gmail.com Page 34 •
Latitude 38
• February, 2013
Susan — She's the 180-ft Elena, which was designed by Nathanael G. Herreshoff. The first one was built in 1910. The new version, the one in the photo, was completed in Galacia, Spain, in 2010 under the direction of her captain, Steve McClaren. She raced in the St. Barth Bucket, where we took the photo, with a crew of 65. Lovers of classic schooners will be disappointed to learn that Elena isn't on the entry list for this year's March 28-31 Bucket. However, a couple of other even larger classic schooners will be returning from last year. First, there is the 181-ft schooner Adela, which was designed by William Storey in 1903 and seen through various updates by Gerry Dykstra & Partners. 'Elena' will be sorely missed Second, there is the even larger 203-ft at the St. Barth Bucket. Athos, which was designed by Hoek Design and built by Jachbouw in Holland two years ago. Although not a classic schooner, the 289-ft Maltese Falcon, originally built for Belvedere's Tom Perkins, will also be returning to the grand battle of 40 boats averaging 150 feet in length. By the way, the publisher and Doña de Mallorca will be hosting a crewed charter for the Bucket aboard the publisher's Leopard 45 cat 'ti Profligate. It will be a combination of gawking at the greatest racing fleet in the world, partying with the participants, hanging out in the quiet anchorages of St. Barth — and 'Athos', seen here at last year's Bucket, will maybe a little sailing be making a repeat appearance. on the Olson 30 La Gamelle. The cost is $2,500 per double cabin. If interested, contact Doña de Mallorca at donna@latitude38.com.
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⇑⇓DOGS AND TONGUES Can somebody please explain to me why so many cruisers with dogs think that I would enjoy having my leg licked by their pet? If I had $10 for every time a dog owner apologized — or didn't even bother — for their dog's inappropriate behavior, I could afford a cat-amaran. Name Withheld by Request for Fear of Reprisals La Paz ⇑⇓CONTRIBUTING TO RECORD CAMPAIGNS I keep getting emails from a fellow in Alaska named Rimas Meleshyus, who says he is planning to be the first American to sail a San Juan 24 around the world via Cape Horn. "Cape Horn is the much harder way to circumnavigate than by the Panama Canal," he writes, "due to strong winds, large waves, swift currents and submerged icebergs. These dangers have made it notorious as a sailors’ graveyard. To accomplish this trip, I am going to need sponsors or donations. If you are interested in sponsoring or just making a donation, email." What do you think? James Reeves Roseville James — San Juan 24s were not designed or built for the