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December Open House
Visit us on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, from 12-4 p.m. at the Kona Kai Resort, 1551 Shelter Island Dr., #102, San Diego to meet our team and see our featured listings! Let's talk new boats, used boats and cruising! 2015 BLUE JACKET 40 The Blue Jacket 40 offers an enviable pedigree of two prolific American designers along with the industry-leading building prowess of Island Packet Yachts. Delivering a unique combination of exhilarating performance, exceptional quality an luxurious accommodations, the Blue Jacket gives you race-winning capabilites as well as a perfect environment for family vacations and overnight getaways.
BROKERAGE LISTINGS
Sail 2009 Island Packet 485 ........... $639,000 2005 Island Packet 485 ........... $499,000 2005 Island Packet 445 ........... $339,000 2001 Island Packet 420 ........... $259,000 2015 Blue Jacket 40................. $398,000 1994 Island Packet 40 ............. $179,000 1999 Beneteau 381 ..................... $89,000 2003 Island Packet 380 ........... $215,000
2004 Island Packet 370 ........... $219,000 Cheoy Lee Pedrick 36' .............. $46,500 1999 Island Packet 320 ........... $109,000 Power 1990 42' GB Classic ............... $249,000 1984 Ocean Alexander 38' ..... $115,000 1985 Carver Mariner 36' ........... $29,900 1981 GB 36 Classic .................. $115,000 2009 Ranger Tug R-25 CL ...... $119,000
1551 Shelter Island Dr., #102, San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 523-8000 • www.suncoastyachts.com Page 40 •
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Nancy — We'll go out on a limb here and say that the best feature of the Bay Area . . . is the Bay. So it's crowded, expensive, has housing shortages, and, because everyone wants to be near the water, there's tremendous pressure to develop along the shores of our beautiful Bay. But we'll never understand how decision makers can be so shortsighted when it comes to re-purposing waterfront. It would be an aesthetic blight, a crying shame and an insult to the people and the history of the Estuary if yet another batch of expensive luxury condos were built on waterfront lands where our forebears built a unique maritime legacy, helped win a world war, and continue to support sailors every day. The cost of setting aside parts of the planned development for preservation of Alameda's working waterfront would be minimal, and the long-term benefits invaluable. But most importantly, it's just the right thing to do. One of our favorite reasons to live in the Bay Area is the 'lifestyle' it offers through access to the Bay, the mountains and the coast. But as the waterfront gets converted to living quarters, there's less access to sailing. We respect that there are lots of people and competing interests, but it seems difficult to find a reasonable balance, especially in the case of the Pacific island of Alameda, where waterfront recreation and jobs associated with it should be a major factor in planning. One thing waterfront cities often forget is how waterfront access can be one of the most important resources they can offer their community. Cities struggle to find flat land to build soccer fields, softball fields, parks, etc. By simply preserving a few scraps of shoreline, municipalities can open up thousands of acres of a blue, liquid playground that they don't have to water, mow, weed or care for in any way. — ja ⇑⇓ WHY I LOVE RACING About 25 years ago in the Bay Area, before I had my own boat, I found that racing was simply a good way to get out on a boat and to go sailing. Now, after owning a few boats (nonracers), I still do a full season every year. Racing forces you to go out on less-than-perfect days and sail courses that might not be easy and dry, but help you lear n and build your skills. Summer Beer Cans Why do you race? For fun? For the competition? are like having a Or is the competition fun? practice race every week. I race mostly out of Tiburon Yacht Club, because its Friday night summer races are the best way to start the weekend. My favorite regattas are the Great Vallejo Race and the Jazz Cup — those are the fun ones, when there's wind! Greg Clausen Free Spirit, Beneteau Oceanis 390 Tiburon
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far exceeds the cost of the required maintenance. If you are interested in working with us, please send us a brief note offering your services to SAWW, PO Box 6413, Alameda, CA 94501. Nancy Hird Alameda