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Great liveaboard. New hull paint, cushions & rigging. Best one around. Steal at $79,500.

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O'DAY 37.

ERICSON 28.

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Gorgeous!! Cruise ready, loaded! At our docks. Two private staterooms $48,000.

SAILBOATS-CONTINUED 29' CSC, '79..32,500 29' FARALLON/Benicio, '76.....19,500 30' S2. '79.2 FROM 40 000 30' NEWPORT, '77..27,500 30' COLUMBIA, '72..15,500 30' CAPE DORY..77,500 31' IRWIN..48,000 32' VALIANT, boded..50,000 33' RANGER. .... 2/500

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-1983. Go cruise! A/P, autoheat, 6 sails, cutter rig, radar, dodger, reblt engine. 75,0001 2 others from 69,500.

Gorgeous yacht in bristol condition. Huge main salon & 2 staterooms, fireplace. $149,500.

CAL 35 Absolutely bristol. Autopilot, furling,diesel, wheel, TV. Must sell. $55,000.

471 S&S.

Extensive gear, new paint, two private staterooms. Owner transferred.

Priced to sell. Now $88,50011

sailboats-continued 35' CAL SD, CLEAN,’84 .55,000 35' SANTANA.49,000 36' ISLANDER FREEPORT, 79 .79,000 36' CS, 79.3 FROM 69,000 36' COLUMBIA.34,000 37' O'DAY SD/JLS, '80 .48,000 39' LANDFALLSD/Emeryville, 79 75,000 44' PETERSON SD/Mma Vlg 75120,000 44' SWAN, quick sole.99,500

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The “Aotea” of the twelfth century was one of the legendary canoes that carried the Maori people from Polynesia to New Zealand. The “Aotea” of the today is Peter Hogg’s new trimaran, designed by Jim Antrim. It, too, is rapidly becoming a legend.

Built and equipped for singlehanded offshore racing, “Aotea” was first to finish in this year’s Singlehanded Transpac from San Francisco to Kauai.

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CONTENTS subscriptions calendar letters loose lips sightings kenwood cup mexico primer second season opener max ebb the slugfest sake run VI world of chartering the racing sheet product highlights changes in latitudes classy classifieds brokerage advertiser's index

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SAIL BROKERAGE 25’ CAL 25 . .4,000 27' CAL 2-27 . .21,000 28’ BENETEAU 285 1988 WHEEL . .39,900 28' ISLANDER DIESEL. .28,000 29' BAYFIELD. .27,500 30' ALBERG 30’ CATALINA, '85, DSL (2) . .33,000

Hunter 34

$49,950

V aliant 32 cutter

$52,000

Brewer 35 cutter

$74,500

1985 Passport 37

$129,900

30' U.S. .19,500 30' ISLANDER BAHAMA. . 29,900 30' PEARSON. ...(2) 19,800 30' S2, center cockpit. .27,900 32' ISLANDER .. .33,000 32' VALIANT . .52,000 32' VANGUARD . .36,000 33' RANGER, HARKEN . .34,500 33’ APHRODITE. .27,950 34' HUNTER. .49,950 34' PEARSON. .68,000 34’ PANDA . .96,500 34' WYLIE . .39,900 34' PETERSON. .44,900 35' BREWER CUTTER. .74,500 35' BENETEAU. .58,000 35' NIAGRA. .77,900 35’ ERICSON .- .37,500 35' SANTANA. .54,950 36' PEARSON. .97,500 36' ISLANDER .. ....(2) 49,000 37' HUNTER CUTTER RIG . .63,000 37’ PEARSON. .65,000 37' PASSPORT.:. . 129,900 37' BENETEAU 375. .77,000 37' ENDEAVOR.!•— .64,500 37’ SWAN .. . 149,000 37' EXPRESS .. .99,000 38’ BENETEAU, '84 ...

.95,000

38' MORGAN . .61,000 38' HICKLEY . .88,000 38’ PETERSON Brown Sugar . .39,900 38'

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CLIPPER . .35,000

38' C&C LANDFALL . ......69,000 40' HANS CHRISTIAN CHRISTINA, ■87.170,000 40' WOOD YAWL, '80. .45,000 dO' OLSON

. .129,000

40' BENETEAU (One Ton) . .115,000 40’ BENETEAU 405 '86. .119,000 41' NELSON MAREK. .99,000 42' BENETEAU... .118,000 43' MASON CUTTER . .115,900 44' PETERSON center cockpit ... .110,000 44' ALDEN CUTTER .— .295,000 44' NORSEMAN center cockpit . . 199,000

COVER PHOTO: Latitude/JR Another first, the Second Season Opener

47’ PERRY. . 124,000 47' PASSPORT. .220,000 50' HINCKLEY YAWL, '80. .365,000 51' PASSPORT, center cockpit.. .279,000

Graphic Design: Peggy Perkins Copyright 1990 Latitude 38 Publishing Co., Inc.

Latitude 38 welcomes editorial contributions in the form of stories, anecdotes, photographs - anything but poems, please; we gotta draw the line somewhere.

Articles with the best chance at publication must 1) pertain to a west coast or universal sailing audience, 2) be accompanied by ° variety of pertinent, infocus black and white (preferable) or color prints with identification of all booty situations and people therein; and 3) be legible. An^hingyou want back must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Submissions not accompanied by an SASE will not be returned. We also advise that you not send oriqinal photographs or negatives unless we specifically request them; copies wlirworkjust fine. Notification time varies with our workload, but generally nuns four to six weeks. Please don't contact us before then by phone or mail. Send aN submissions to Latitude 38, P.O. Box 1 £78, Sausalito, CA 94966. For more specific information, request writers' guidelines from the above address.

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Bayfield 29 cutter cruiser’

$27,500

1988Beneteau285 wheel

$35,900

PassaqeMachts 1220 Brickyard Cove Rd. Pt. Richmond, CA 94801

(415) 236-2633 FAX (415) 234-0118

(415) 332-SAIL • (415) 332-7245 FAX 4153324580

51' MORGAN O.I., '78.130 hp dsl, 3 staterooms, new_ j] 9‘ Whaler w/5 hp o/b, liferoft, roller furling, rador, SSB, oir cond , 'ce maker. $160,000.

| 37* NORDIC ESPIRIT. Performance and comfort for extended §;! cruising or bay soiling. New LPU paint job. $95,000.

COLUMBIA SO. "Simoon'. New dsl, dodger, roller furling, rewired, radar, liferoft, Borient 32 ST winches, AP, loran, completely rebui}t -reodyjodecorateJ^OOT- Others from $59,000.

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HAMS CHRISTIAN 36' '75. Cutter. Furling jib, shoal keel, pathfinder dsl. refrigeration, propane stove. $62,000.

45' MULL, '81. Teak decks, high performance Brookes & Gates instruments, roller furling, refrig., rich teak interior. Only $149,000.

I HYLAS 44, ’84. Just returned from Tahiti. High performance G. Frers design, hand rubbed varnished teak interior, gen, refrig, Loran, rador, AP.SotNov, SSB, i Monitor vane. Elegonce, performance, looded. $17 9,000.

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SAIL SWEDE, 1977. ..89,000 CLIPPER SCHOONER ..

170,000 MORGAN, 1978 .

160,000 AUX. CUTTER, 1913. ..45,000 COLUMBIA, 1966. ..75,000 HANS CHRISTIAN, 1986 305,000 S&S/HUGHES, 1972.

109.500 EXPLORER, 1979.

100,000 HUNTER, 1987.

139,000 HANS CHRISTIAN, 1976 137.500 HARDIN, 1979.

111,000 PETERSON, 2 from 110,000 CSY. 110,000 HANS CHRISTIAN, 1977 125,000 C&C. ..75,000 CHEOY LEE, 1971 . .. 80,000 COOPER, 1981 .

119,000 FORMOSA, 1972. ..71,000 RHODES, 1966 .

FREEPORT, 2 FROM. CHALLENGER, 1974 .

SLOCUM, 1980 ...

VALIANT, 1978.

CAL, 2 FROM. FREYA, 2 FROM. LANDFALL, 1978.

CATALINA, 1983.

MORGAN, 1979.

FARR, 1978.1 KETTENBURG, 1957.

FARALLON, 1962.

HUNTER, 1984.

ISLANDER. ISLANDER PHSE. 1970..

CS, 1981.

FORMOSA, 1980.

HUNTER, 1981.

ISLANDER ... 2 from.

J, 1981, 2 FROM. PEARSON, 1985 .

S-2 Center cockpit, 1987 .

SANTANA, 1980.

HUNTER, 1983.

HUNTER, 1979.

GULF, 1982 .

PEARSON, 1982 ...

TRA\/ELER,T978..

WESTSAIL, 2 from CHEOY LEE, 1969 VINDO, 1974 .

ERICSON, 1986 ....

ISLANDER... 2 fro MORGAN, 1970.

J, 1982.

SOVEREIGN, 1984 ERICSON, 1985 .

CAL, 1972.

57' 54' 53' 51' 48' 47' 45' 43' 43' 42' 42' 40’ 40’ 40' 37' 37' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 35' 34' 32' 32' 30' 22'

37' HERSHINE, '79. Great liveabocrd diesel cruiser, with queen berthaft cabin. 3 from $61,000.

37,500

POWER CHRIS CRAFT..2 from 169,000 KHASHING, 1987. . 470,000 BLUEWATER, 1980 . .160,000 BLUEWATER, 1984 . .159,000 DUTCH CANAL BARGE....64,500 MONK. GALLART, 1986 . .210,000 CALIFORNIAN, 1984..185,000 TROJAN, 1986 ..310,000 CALIFORNIAN, 1980..125,000 GRAND BANKS, 1981 .,175,000 BLUEWATER-TAIWAN, 1977 86,000 CRUIS^AHOME, 1975....55,000 SILVERTON, 1984 .,119,500 HERSHINE, 1979. ..69,750 C&L TRAWLER. 1979 . ..79,950 TROJAN, 1975 ....49,500 CHRIS CRAFT.... 35,000 GRAND BANKS. ..79,000 SEA RAY, 1979. ..66,900 MODERN, 1983. .. 77,000 GRAND BANKS, 1974. ..79,950 GOLDEN GATE, 1979. ..67,500 CALIFORNIA, 1979 . ..69,500 CARVER, 1988. .. 94,000 UNIFLITE. WILLARD. WHALER REVENGE, 1988. ..42,000

38’ LANDFALL C&C ’80. Yanmar diesel self toiling, master prop, roller furling, refrigeration,

34' SEA HORSE >82.

Sedan trawler, with centered queen foreword, economicol Perkins diesel ftybridge w/bimini, reefer & freezer, CNG stove.

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ENDEAVOR 43 (enter cockpit ketch. Benmar, AP, iombi, 2 heads, refrigeration, IPG stove. $129,000.

WESTSAIL 32 Loaded. 1972 w/AP, radar, B&G depth, knot, log, wdpt, wdspd, ST winches, windlass & many spors. 5 from $45.000.

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Coronado 35, great liveaboard.SOLD Cal 39, '82.$76,500 Cheoy Lee 48, '82, great buyl.$129,500

Moore 24 SC.$14,500 Ericson 25, like new, full boat cvr. $11,000 Cal 2-25, ’80, Inboard diesel.$16,500

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POWER Bayliner 21, with trailer.$9,500 Wellcraft 25, '87, twin sea drives* $34,750 Monterey Bay 30, '88, balsa core . $59,500 Bayliner 32, '88, sale pending.$75,000 Seahorse 36, '85, diesel.$87,500

Ultralight "3rd Reef".. $16,995 Cal 33,1988.$77,500 Cal 34, tabernacle, wheel, diesel.. $29,900

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CATALINA 30, '80. This sought after used "30” is impeccable & even carries awarranty.

Dsl engine, tabernacle mast, hot & cold pressure water and electronics & more. $27,500.

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Phone Number CHEOY LEE 48, '82. This Perry designed ketch is a cruisers delight. Balanced, solid & a real performer/equipped foroffshore $129,500.

MOORE30. Full sail inventory: Kevlar main, 4 headsails and two chutes. Go fast.. .just forfun. $32,000 complete.

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BAYLINER 32, '88. A rare findl Only 80 hrs on twin turbo dsls. Well equipped with radar, 2 VHF radios, 2 DS's, much morel $75,000.

SEAHORSE 36. "Pristine" trawler. Radar.

Loran, DS, full galley w/refrig, h&c water, propane, aft stateroom, turbo dsl. $85,500.

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BABA 40 .$159,000

HANS CHRISTIAN 38 .$107250

Cream of ihe cruising crop with on equipment list to motch. This spectacular Perry design doesn't come on the market often, so coll today.

Two boot owner needs to find a home for this beautiful vessel. If you're in the market for top of the line, this is a must see.

WESTS AIL 32...$49,500

ISLANDER FREEPORT 41.$79,500

Great sailer, roomy, priced to sell

Classic cruiser

Trades considered

PETERSON 44.$89,500

ELITE 29.$29?50

FORMOSA 46.$84?00

Best price on market

Fast and roomy

Great liveaboard

ERICSON32.$27?00

HYLAS44.$179,000

CUSTOM STEEL 33.$55,000

Bristol

Ready to go

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sistership

PARTIAL SAIL LISTINGS 30'FREEDOM,'86, rare find.69,500

36'S-2, center cockpit.85,000

40'SPRAY.45,000

27'O'DAY, reduced.15,900

30' ERICS0N+.38,700

40' BABA.t.159,000

44' NORSEMAN 447_199,000 44'HYLAS.179,000

27'ERICSON...16,500

31' PAGFIC SEACRAFT, '88 ....89,500

40' C&C, race/cruise.2 from 92,000

44' CSY.87,500

27'SUN.17,500

32' ISLANDER.34,500

36' C&C, '79 .49,900 36' CATALINA.2 from 49,950 36'FREEDOM.2 from 99,500

40' CHEOY LEE 0/S.52,000

45' HANS CHRISTIAN.137,500

27' NORSEA. 35,000

32' WEST5AIL.49,500 32'FREEDOM ...1. 74,500

41' CT.49,950 41'ISLANDER FREEPORT ...3 from 79,500

46' FORMOSA.84,500

27’ CALT-2.16,900

36' C&C 34+, "Fantastic".NEW 37'TAYANA, 78, loaded.72,000

32' ERICS0N.27,500

37'EXPRESS.125,000

41'MORGAN 0UT1SIAND.68,000

46'ISLAND TRADER.129,000

29' LANCER..22,000

33' PEARSON 10M.37,000

38' HANS CHRISTIAN.2 from 105,000

42' WESTSAIL.109,900

47' KAUFMAN/LADO, '85,3 strmsl 19,500

29'J.30,950

33'CUSTOM STEEL..55,000

38'C&C..2 from 59,000

43' YOUNG SUN.89,500

48 S&S ...109,500

29’ELITE, reduced.29,950

34' C&C.45,000

38' CHEOY LEE, 85.105,000

43' TRADEWINDS P/H... Reduced 129,900

54' S&S.250,000

30'O'DAY.29,950

34'SHOCK;'89.88,500

43' MASON, "Hawan vet".125,000

57'SPAULDING.new listing

30’ BENF0RD....49,950

35' ERICS0N.2 from 37,500

38' FREEDOM,'89.119,500 39' Y0RKT0WN...new listing

30' CAPE DORY.44,900

35' C&C, '84 .75,000

39'CAL CORINTHIAN.new listing

44' PETERSON.89,500

20' FLICKA.17,500

28'MORGAN 01.

22,000

43'WESTSAIL...119,900

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35' SANTANA.. ....45,000 39' FREYA, 78_ ....79,500 • 40' NORSEMAN_ ..179,000 40' H.C CHRISTINA_ ..170,000 •41'FREEPORT_ ....94,500 • 41' HATTERAS_ ™. 68,000 42' PEARSON,'82ketch. ..125,000 • 43' TASWELL™... ..222,000 44' PETERSON oft cabin.. ..110,000 • 44' PETERSON_ ....89,000 • 45'FUJI, ketch.. ..145,000 45' HANS CHRISTIAN_ ..137,500 • 48' MAPLELEAF_SOLD.. )8,006/B0 54' KHASHING_ ..470,000 63' CUSTOM KETCH, 79. ..195,000 60' "ANA MARIA’_ ....95,000 103'SCHOONER_ POWER •41' HATTERAS.. ....68,000 54' KHASHING_ ..470,000

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PILOTHOUSE MOTORSAILERS 44' PETERSON CUTTER, 75. Aft cabin, 33’ DUTCH ALUMINUM SLOOP, '68. comfortable liveaboard and well Maintained with pride of ownership; equipped cruiser. Asking $109,000. ocean cruiser/racer. Asking $48,000.

55' SWEDE, 1977. Sleek beauty. Fully 45' HANS CHRISTIAN1976. Ketch founded Transpac winner. Asking rigged, ocean cruiser. Asking $137,000. $89,500.

THESE 1989 MODELS MUST GO COME TO THE ALAMEDA BOAT SHOW & WE'LL DEAL! New boat warranties begin the day of purchase.

42'CHEOY LEE CLIPPER, 1971. Classic 62' STEEL KETCH 1979. Spacious, lines of beautiful glass & teak in an ocean- ready-to-cruise, recently refitted. Askworthy ketch-cutter. Asking $89,000. ing $198,000.

HUNTER 37’ Cutter, 1984. Cruise or liveaboard. Very clean, comfortable & loaded. Asking $63,000.

PEARSON 365 KETCH, 1979. Surveyed 6/90; yacht in great shape, Asking $52,000.

SELECTED SAILBOAT BROKERAGE 25'

O'DAY, & trailer, '88..$19,500

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MORGAN M.S., 82. ....49,000

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ISLANDER, '82....23,900

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ISLANDER, 79* dsl. ....49,000 ERICSON, '86. .. 107,000

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EASTERLY sip, 1978. ....64’000

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OLSON sloop, 81. ... 16,500

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NEW ZEALAND sip, 82 ... ....69,000

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PEARSON, 73, new engine....22,000

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BRISTOL yawl, '69. ....45,000

30'

PAC SEACRAFT ORION, 80 41,000

40'

CHEOY LEE yawl,'67. ....70,000

31'

VINDO, (Finnish), 74. ..41,000

42'

STEEL cutter, '87. .. 135,000

31'

DUFOUR, 79.:.,. 39,500

43'

GARDEN ketch, '77. :. 134,000

32’

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PERRY Norseman ctr, 81 .. ..175,000

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CSY cutter, 78. ..110,000

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ROBERTS STEEL ktch, 80 . ..159,000

33'

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44' CHEOY LEE Ketch, 1981. Outside: groomed teak; inside: lovely warm panelling. Asking $100,000.

65' MacGREGOR 1987. Long and sexy racing motha . Asking $139,000.

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1968. Proven ocean cruiser! Comfortable cruiser, shows pride Unique lapstrake construction, of ownership. Asking $129,000. tough & seaworthy. Warm interior, hull protected by cathodic system. Asking $65,000.

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Simply put-J/Boats and the Big Boat Series is where the action is. J/35s are the fastest growing offshore one-designs in the world.

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SAIl 16' Hobie Cot.$1,400 J-24 (4).from 10,500 24' Coptivo, '86 .12,000 25' Sontono, '81.9,500 26' Ranger, 73.9,000 26' Ranger, 71.11,950 27' Carolina (2).from 10,000 J-29'83-'84.3 from 27,500 29'Ranger, 73.17,500

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Nonrace Through October 26 — "Seamanship Under Sail", sponsored by the Traditional Seamanship Trust. A series of 6-8 hour seminars emphasizing non-race techniques aboard large wooden vessels (sailhandling, helmsmanship, line handling, etc.). $30 per session; all proceeds benefit programs of traditional boatbuilding, stewardship and handling. TST, (707) 823-9059.

September 5 — "Introduction to Coastal Navigation", a free seminar by Dick Winter. Stockdale Marine Theatre (Sacramento); 7 p.m.; (916) 332-0775.

September 6 — "Introduction to Celestial Navigation", another free seminar presented by Gale Stockdale at the Stockdale Marine Theatre. See above for details.

September 7-8 — Fifth Annual Race to Preserve the Historic Ships. A parade of tall ships, vintage yachts and offshore power boats on Friday, followed by a 120-mile powerboat race around the Bay on Saturday. The event, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, is hosted by Pier 39, 981-8030.

September 7-9 — 14th Annual Wooden Boat Festival at Port Townsend, Washington. Over 150 boats on display, educational programs and entertainment: "A gala celebration where boatbuilders, designers and dreamers from all over the land can come together."

Wooden Boat Foundation Office, (206) 385-3628.

September 9 — Sailing Network: an informative and informal gathering for the purpose of making sailing connections. At Vallejo YC; 4-7 p.m.; $8.50 at the door; RSVP, Lynne Orloff-Jones, (707) 557-4648.

September 15-16 — Westsail Rendezvous at Richmond Marina Bay. A "casual" gathering for all Westsail owners (and friends) featuring a pot luck dinner, followed by a presentation by Worldcruiser Yachts’ Bud Taplin. Dan Goodman, 332-7242, or Jann Burner, 331-3071.

September 15 — Nautical Flea Market at Encinal YC. New and used marine paraphernalia will be on sale on EYC’s waterfront lawn.

Begins at 0800; get there early for the best deals. Skip Cooper, 769-

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September 22 — Bay Area Multihull Association Meeting (BAMA) at Metropolitan YC, 8 p.m. Robert Lanham, who recently returned to the Bay Area from Florida, will offer a slide and video presentation about sailing his 37-foot tri from Florida to Panama, Costa Rica, Cocos Island, Ecuador, the Galapagos, Marquesas, and Hawaii. Lynne Therriault, 232-2725.

September 22 — California Beach Clean-up Day. Part of an annual effort in September to clean up beaches in 27 states as well as Mexico and Canada. Last year, more than 65,000 folks participated.

To find out how you can help, call Maria Brown at the Center for Marine Conservation, 391-6204.

September 26 — Offshore System Preparedness, a two-hour seminar with Ron Romaine. Topics include maintenance of batteries and equipment, proper selection of gear and energy management. 7 p.m. at the Oakland West Marine Products Store; $3 in advance or $4 at the door. Program will be repeated at WMP stores as follows: Palo Alto (10/3), Santa Cruz (10/10), Stockton (10/17) and Sausalito (10/24). WMP, (408) 728-2700.

September 29-30 — Marine Communications Seminar hosted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary Santa Cruz Flotilla 6-7 and the Santa Cruz Port District. Topics covered include routine and emergency radio procedures, new FCC regulations and EPIRBs. Three half-day sessions to choose from: 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. on Saturday, or 1 p.m.

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Kristine Smith, (408) 353-1384/ October 3 — The Latitude 38 Mexico Crew List Party, same as it ever was. Sausalito Cruising Club, 6-9 p.m. See Sightings for the page 23

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October 5 —- "Trailer Sailing Around the United States", a free slide-illustrated narration of an extended trip by George and Dorothy Reeve. Stockdale Marine Theatre (Sacramento); 7:30 p.m.; (916) 332-0775.

October 5-6 — 2nd Annual Vintage Boat Show hosted by the Sausalito Tall Ship Society at the Bay Model. Many Master Mariners vessels have been invited; the Californian and the HMS Bounty are also expected. Ed Griggs, 332-3871.

October 6-7 — Ninth Annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival. Galen Ricard, (805) 772-1155.

October 16 — An evening with famed ocean voyager and author Tristan Jones, sponsored by Seabreeze Ltd. in San Diego. Call (619) 223-8989 for details and tickets.

October 16-17 — United States Yacht Racing Union (USYRU) General Meeting, this year in Seattle, WA. USYRU, (401) 849-5200.

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Racing August 31-September 1 — Windjammers Santa Cruz Race, the 67-mile classic coasted race. Should be all over but the crying by the time you read this. Post race partying centers around the Santa Cruz YC, (408) 425-0690.

August 31-September 2 — Ziploc Ultimate Yacht Race in Milwaukee — cancelled! See Race Notes.

August 31-September 3—Audi/Sai/rng Wor/dNOOD Regatta.

A five race series out of Saint Francis YC for Express 27 and 37s, J/24 and 35s, Hawkfarms, Islander 36s, Newport 30s, Olson 30s and Santana 35s. Nood HQ, (401) 847-1588.

September 1 — Master Mariners’ Chicken Ship Regatta: "The regatta most feared by yachting purists". About 30 classic sailing yachts are poised to invade Petaluma over Labor Day Weekend; postrace activities include a chicken (what else?) barbecue and an awards ceremony that would make even Roseanne Barr blush. Patrick O’Daniels, 522-1111 (days).

September 1 — Second Annual Jazz Cup Race from near Treasure Island to the Benicia Jazz Festival, co-sponsored by South Beach and Benicia YCs. A 10:30 a.m. start should get most of the expected 100 boats in six divisions (2 IMS, 4 PHRF) down the 24.8 mile course before the afternoon ebb kicks up. Elise Martinez, 2858558.

September 1-2 — 41st Mercury Labor Day Regatta in Carmel Bay. Hosted by Stillwater YC. Judy Whitmarsh, (408) 624-3956.

September 7-9 — Soling Pacific Coast Championship, a tuneup for the NAs (Sept. 17-21). Hosted by the SF Bay Soling fleet, Corinthian YC and San Francisco YC. Jim Bitter, 388-7897.

September 8 — Golden Gate YC’s Ong Triangle ocean race.

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September 8-9 — Swan Invitational. StFYC, 563-6363.

September 8-9 — Plaza Cup, co-sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula YC and the Monterey Plaza Hotel. Twenty or so Olson 30s are expected to attend; designer George Olson has been invited as the guest of honor. Judy Whitmarsh, (408) 624-3956.

September 12-16 — USYRU Champion of Champions Regatta.

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September 14-16 — Santana 35 Nationals, sponsored by San Francisco YC in sunny Belvedere. Jim Graham, 865-3870.

September 15 — Oyster Joint YC’s Powder Puff Derby, a "lace race" open to all women on the Bay. No men allowed! Women interested in crewing will be matched with skippers and vessels, no host awards dinner at OPYC to follow. Lynda Malloy, 468-0335. /

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CALENDAR September 15 — BOC Challenge starts from Newport, Rhode Island. See Sightings.

September 15 — Jessica Cup Regatta, a "time warp" regatta sponsored by Saint Francis YC for pre-1950s sailing yachts. See Race Notes. StFYC, 563-6363.

September 15-16 — California State Laser/Laser II Championships, hosted by Dana Point YC. Bob Strang, (714) 496-1878.

September 17-21 — Soling North Americans. Corinthian YC will host this high octane seven-race series on the Berkeley Circle.

Leonard Crunelle, 435-4039.

September 20-23 — Olson 25 Nationals, hosted by Richmond YC. Four short races (held in conjunction with the Cal 2-27 and Cal 20 fleet’s Jim Ong Regatta), preceded by one long distance race. Can anyone beat Bill Riley’s Pearl? Bill Riess, 653-9531.

September 21-23 — Millimeter Nationals. About 20 boats are expected to compete out of Schoonmaker Point (Sausalito) in this Saint Francis YC hosted event. Anyone interested in chartering a Millimeter for the event should call Pax Davis at 324-1311.

September 22 — The Oyster Cove/Sierra Point Challenge. A Showdown between the two harbors will begin at 1:00 p.m.; skippers meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the SPYC clubhouse. Dick Timothy, 9525540, or Steve Sears, (408) 725-1866.

September 29 — Final South Bay Racing Association Race, followed by a beer bash. Coyote Point YC will fire the guns and tap the kegs. Ed Rank, 462-6315.

September 29 — Berkeley YC’s Duxbury Race, the penultimate ocean race of the season. YRA, 771-9500.

September 27-30 — Big Boat Series: a four day series for J/35s, Express 37s, sleds, and two classes each of IOR and IMS boats.

Everyone but Elvis will be there (see Sightings). StFYC, 563-6363.

October 5 — Little Ensenada Race, the shortest (62 miles) Mexican race of all. Will Kathmandu’s 1986 record of 6 hours, 11 minutes be toppled? Southwestern YC (San Diego), (619) 222-0438.

October 6 — Schooner Association’s 25th Annual Race Around Anacapa. Twenty classic schooners Eire expected in Channel Islands Harbor for this traditional event. Juanita McNish, (808) 985-1771.

October 6-7 — All Islander Regatta/Party for I-36s, 1-30 Mk IIs, 1-28, IB 24s and a PHRF division for other Islanders. Hosted by the party animals at Tiburon YC; Ed Perkins, 389-1715 (h).

October 6-7 — Nimitz Regatta, a team race of sorts. All yacht clubs are invited to field one or two teams of 3 boats each (combined PHRF ratings between 450-500). Five race series; cheap dinner; great band. Berkeley YC; Bobbi Tosse, 939-9885.

October 6-7 — Corinthian YC’s Half Moon Bay Race, the ocean series finale. YRA, 771-9500.

October 6-7 — First Annual Ballena Bay YC South Bay Challenge. A new two-day, three-race series for PHRF racers. Call BBYC (weekends only) to get the full scoop. 523-BBYC. October 13 — 15th Annual Women’s Skipper Invitational. No boat restrictions, no crew restrictions — but a female must drive the boat. Hosted by Berkeley YC; Bobbi Tosse, 939-9885.

October 13-14 — LAYC Watts Trophy Series, the ULDB 70 owner/driver showdown. Tom Leweck, (213) 454-4455.

October 13-14 — Weaver Regatta. Sausalito Cruising Club, 332-9922.

October 13-14 — El Toro Stampede. RYC, 237-2821.

October 20-21 — Singlehanded Sailing Society’s Vallejo 1-2.

Robby Robinson, 332-3233.

October 20-21 — Yankee Cup: the champion of champions for HDA racers. Hosted by Sausalito Cruising Club; YRA, 771-9500.

October 27-28 — Great Pumpkin Regatta. RYC, 237-2821.

October 27-28 — Northern California Youth Sailing Association Symposium/Regatta at Coyote Point YC. Craig Lugo, 572-9374 (h) November 10 — Cabo via Guadalupe Island Race. LAYC, (213) 831-1203. page 29

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Remaining Beer Can Races BENICIA YC — Thursday Night Series. Through September;

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BERKELEY YC — Friday Night Series. Every Friday through Sept. 28; absolutely free; 6:30 start. Paul Kamen, 540-7968.

CORINTHIAN YC — 16th Annual Friday Night Series. Every Friday through 9/7. 1800 start. Fred Borgman, 435-2777.

COYOTE POINT YC — Beer Can Races: every Wednesday night until 9/26. Rabbit starts at 1900. Ruth Lee, 342-1571.

ENCINAL YC —Summer Series: 9/14,9/28. Friday nights, 1830 start in the Estuary. A1 Burrow, 522-6462.

GOLDEN GATE YC — Series II: 9/14. Starts at 1830. GGYC, 346-BOAT. ISLAND YC — Summer Series: 9/7, 9/21, 10/5. Friday nights, 1830 in the Estuary. Larry Arnold, 895-5192.

OYSTER COVE — Tuesday night races through 9/4. Starts at 1800; open to the masses. Dick Timothy, 952-5540.

RICHMOND YC — Wednesday Night Beer Can Series. Second Half: 9/5, 9/19. RYC, 237-2821, or Harris Lavine, 237-6180.

SANTA CRUZ YC — Wednesday nights through the end of October; rabbit start; BBQ to follow. (408) 425-0690.

SIERRA POINT YC — Friday Night Beer Can Series: 9/7,10/5.

Starts at 6:30 p.m. off the yacht club. Steve Sears, (408) 725-1866.

SAUSALITO YC — Summer Series: 9/11, 9/25. Warning signed at 1820 off Little Harding Buoy. Penny Dudley, 332-7400.

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LETTERS UttTHE PROBLEM' DISAPPEARED BELOW I’m writing in response to 'A Typically Decent Sailor', who wrote last month complaining about a sailor who took a pee off the stern in the crowded anchorage at Treasure Island. We had a similar experience with a happier ending.

We were enjoying a cocktail on one of those warm September evenings at Angel Island’s Hospital Cove while lounging in the cockpit of our Islander. It was crowded — the buoys were double and triple tied — but peaceful.

Then a small boat glided by our port side and grabbed our stern line — rather than try for a buoy as is standard practice — and tied fore and aft. It must have been a tough week, for everybody was very quiet and relaxing just before lighting their BBQs. In the midst of this tranquil scene, one of the crew on the boat that tied to our line stood on the transom, grabbed the backstay, reached into his jeans and whipped out his pee-pee. He then proceeded to piss over the stern in full view of all the yachts in the area.

Immediately a low groan arose. There were also a few shouts such as, "You asshole", but they didn’t seem to have much effect on the offender. Then my sister-in-law, with her "aged-in-oak bullhorn voice", broke the silence by screaming "Hi, Shorty!"

Amid tons of laughter and applause 'the problem' disappeared below.

Graham Gettemy Corte Madera Graham — Wish we’d been there. !f you could provide us with your sister-in-law’s address, we’d very much like to send her a Latitude t-shirt.

U-tfWE WERE LUCKY WE MADE IT I would like to add my 'two cents' worth on Aero California, which has been written about in recent issues of Latitude.

My wife and I flew round-trip to Loreto in March of this year as part of a Special Expeditions trip and were told to be in the terminal two hours before departure. Our escorts met us there and 'prepared' us for approaching the ticket counter (i.e. all bags properly identified, tickets and tourist cards all ready).

The ticket counter opened one hour before departure, but we were not allowed to approach it until somewhat later when the ticketing agents were good and ready. When the nod was given, everyone surged forward — I’ve never seen such a scene! We finally got our boarding passes, but it was with the feeling of the last ones to leave Saigon.

The return featured the same ticket counter drill, and we again had a Mexican escort get us ready. I felt this was vital as separate individuals travelling on their own were often just out of luck. I overheard such comments as "we have no record of your reservation", "the plane is overbooked", etc. Again, there was the same 'laSt plane out of Saigon' race to the aircraft because no seat reservations are allowed, and again the passengers wore the same nervous smiles. We were lucky we made it.

Once on the plane, there was some confusion as it appeared more seats had been sold than existed on the plane. People were wandering up and down the aisles searching for non-existent empty seats. The solution, since not all of our group was able to find seats, was to bump three people from first class! We departed half an hour late. , A „ A I have three suggestions for those planning to fly Aero California: 1. Travel with an escort.

2. Show up very early. , ......

3. Do not expect much irrthe way of friendliness from the ticket agents — they don’t like their jobs. .

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JHtrr was alarming but not life-threatening "MAYDAY-MAYDAY-MAYDAY". Is it because this distress call comes to mind more readily than the more awkward and less dramatic terms "PAN" and "SECURITE" (repeated three times, of course) that people misuse it to get attention?

An instance of what I consider to be misuse occurred just before noon on Monday, July 2 when I was sailing my 30-footer out the west end of Raccoon Strait into the Central Bay. With the wind increasing in force, I heard a voice — sounding like that of a younger member of our sea-faring fraternity — call out the famous words over VHF 16.

When the caller said the location of the trouble was on the south side of Angel Island, I decided to change my course to see if I could render assistance. Closing on the area, I scrambled for my binoculars to get a better look at shore. Just then the caller came on again, saying in effect that some boaters had been swept ashore on the island, that their boat was sinking, but that they were safe.

Even though this situation must have been alarming to the victims, it was not life-threatening. To use the Mayday distress call was improper in this case. 'Pan' would have been the appropriate term.

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But — just to set the record straight — the daily radio entertainment was provided by Dandy and her zany crew. Every morning check-in we were treated to a new episode of the sailing soap opera, Jibes Of Our Lives, penned by the ribald skipper, Stef Clarke, and local crewmember Terrie Sullivan. While I’d be honored to take credit for the show, it truly was all Stef’s creation (and by the way, he’s a doctor/hot a nurse!)

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Judith Fairchild, M.D. Sacramento Mwhat would we do without it?

The Pacific Cup was fabulous! This was my first ocean race and I count myself fortunate to have crewed on Dandy. I couldn’t wait to see the write-up in Latitude because I knew our roll call humor had to make some sort of news. But please give credit where credit is due . . . the person responsible for the great sense of humor on the radio was none other than the quick-witted owner/skipper of Dandy, Stef Clarke. He has a sense of humor matched by none.

We never gave a straight roll call. As a matter of fact, Stef did a radio spot each morning titled Jibes Of Our Lives. In this soapopera type program we included 'news' about local sailing personalities (my friends) Judith Fairchild, M.D. (not nurse), realtor Mike Caplan and Chuck Ferrell, whose first boat sunk. We had a lot of fun with that one. We also had a lot of fun concocting the Deadly Sperm Backup (DSB) disease and then the Sperm Release Mechanism (SRM) invention and prototype.

What would we do without HUMOR?!

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Terrie — We’d heard rumors about Jibes Of Our Lives and intended to get the full story during the Awards Banquet.

Unfortunately, we misread the time of our return flight from a day trip to Kona and missed the banquet completely. You folks have no choice but to do the Pacific Cup again in 1992 so we can do justice in print to ownerIskipper/M.D. Stef Clarke’s much appreciated levity.

Mdoes the coast guard check?

On May 11, 12 and 13 of this year, I attended the Gordon West Radio School’s class for a Ham Novice Radio license. (It was an excellent course.)

Gordon West told us about the new fees for VHF radio licenses (Sightings, August) to be imposed by the FCC. West was unsure of the date the fees would be imposed, but suggested that we all fill out the renewal forms they provided and that he would mail them along with our applications for ham licenses.

The last week in May my renewal form was returned to me with a letter explaining that the newly imposed $35 fee had started on May 21, 1990. My renewal application was stamped "Received May 21, 1990, 3 p.m." I wonder how many temporary employees were hired to process the backlog of applications that were 'received' on May 21?

By the way, when you apply for a radio license renewal, it’s for five years, not the one year you reported.

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After we got home, we began to wonder about boat swaps. My friend and I both own our own sailboats and yet we still just spent a small fortune chartering a third boat. In the past, you have printed letters from people asking if there is anyone compiling a database for people wishing to swap boats from different areas. Think about it, they do it with houses.

Well, I have decided that I am willing to stick my neck out and see if anyone is interested in listing their boats for a swap with other owners. The idea is that the owners would come to an agreement as to dates and specifics of the boat and a general idea of the area located. Also included could be a small comment section to list places that the owner is interested in swapping for.

Some other possibilities would be to swap time rather than hotel bills. In the San Francisco Bay Area, it is possible to stay at a marina and be near all the sights for business or pleasure — for much less than the cost of a room at the Hilton! If you are interested in getting in on the ground floor of this listing, please give me a call at (707) 446-7322.

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Mwildlife patrol When you’re working a Coast Guard ship way up north, it’s usually nothing more than routine inspections, fishery patrols and the like. About the only thing that keeps us from getting bored is the wildlife. From time to time you can see bears, eagles, porpoises and other animals.

But the crew agrees that the most fascinating wildlife we’ve scene all summer was an attractive brunette who, while sailing across the Straits of San Juan de Fuca on about a 35-foot sailboat, took off all her clothes for a lathery on-deck shower.

Either she didn’t know we have powerful binoculars and nothing better to than spy on pretty women taking deck showers in the buff, or else she was just being sweet enough to boost morale for those of us in the service. Either way, it was better than just another bear.

A lot of us thought it would have been the perfect time to board for a 'safety inspection'. Unfortunately, we’re not the ones who give the orders.

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MTOTALLY sold on their product support Recently I purchased a portable Loran C manufactured by Interphase Technologies of Santa Cruz. My first opportunity to use my new unit — and, for that matter, any Loran — was on a trip from Marina del Rey to Catalina. I got the exact positions I had hoped for, but sometimes I had difficulty getting the unit to respond to my keyboard entries.

Several months later I used the unit again during a trip from San Francisco to Half Moon Bay. In the beginning I got good positions, but as we approached our first waypoint, the unit became useless as it would not respond to keyboard entries.

When I returned home to Sacramento, I unpacked the Loran and found it had turned itself on — and wouldn’t turn off! I called Interphase’s service department, and a Mr. Elliot told me to ship it to them for repair. Since I was .on vacation, my wife and I decided to drive to Santa Cruz and drop the unit off in person.

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UfTANCHOR KIDNAPPING AT CHINA CAMP? Is there something at China Camp that doesn’t meet the eye?

A number of too-similar-for-coincidence anchor losses off China Camp prompts us to hoist a warning flag through Latitude 38.

Although we didn’t lose our anchor, we did have a hair-raising incident and witnessed a boat that did lose theirs.

After a pleasant day’s sail on June 23, we dropped the hook off China Camp at 1700 for an overnight stay. It wasn’t crowded, so we anchored in our usual spot. The tide was slack but beginning to turn, and we had no problem getting a good set with 5 to 1 scope in 12 feet of water. As always, we used a trip line to prevent snags.

While relaxing topside, I noticed a boat which had been 100 yards off our bow had drifted back and toward the beach. I didn’t give it much concern because I thought she was just horsing around on her rode in slack water. But she continued to drift toward shore and then down past us some 40 feet away. I shouted over to the boat and soon a surprised skipper appeared on deck and found his rode had been cut about six feet beneath the surface!

With no spare anchor, he and his family motored home, their evening outing spoiled.

A little while later I couldn’t locate our anchor buoy, but thought it was just out of sight beneath our bow or stern. Checking my usual bearings on shore, I saw we were holding steady and settled down for the night at 2200. I neglected, however, to set the anchor watch alarm, something I would later regret.

At 0400 . . . THUMP! against the hull! Quickly awake, I also heard the sound of TURBULENT WATER! I quickly sprang up on deck to find us in a rushing torrent off the gravel pits and with one of The Sisters just 25 yards off our starboard quarter! Luckily our anchor had grabbed at the last moment and kept us from being swept out the Bay or, worse yet, onto one of the islands. The current was a fierce five or six knots and it took a great deal of hard work from the crew and Mr. Perkins to get our anchor up and the boat away from The Sisters.

I didn’t find any damage to the hull, although I’ll check again when we haul out. Our anchor was still there along with the chain rode, but only a stub of the trip line remained. It had been cleanly cut close to the anchor. Not chafed through but cut! We motored back to our spot, reset the anchor and went back to sleep.

When we returned to our harbor, we told the story to some of our friends. One boy said his dad had lost an anchor in a similar fashion — line cut above the chain — the year before. Others said they knew other people who had lost anchors under similar circumstances.

So the question becomes, is there an unmarked hazard off China Camp sharp enough to cut 1/2" braid (our trip line) and 5/8" 3-strand? Or does someone have a creative anchor salvage business going?

Andrea, Willie, Sean and Scott Leslie Irwin 37, Lady Ann Folks — We presented your mystery to amateur detective and longtime Bay sailor, Sandy 'Sherlock' Homes. Having studied the available evidence, Homes says a proper deduction Is not yet possible. It’s his guess, however, that few people in affluent Marin County would be either brave or stupid enough to embark on such a foolish enterprise. He suggests it’s far more likely that culprits are natural: a somewhat rocky bottom, a worn anchor line or perhaps too little scope for an area with very strong currents. "One hundred page 43 /

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Mmonohull, multihull, sail, POWER — I LOVE THEM ALL In response to your rebuttal to F27 trimaran designer Ian Farrier, I’ve never sailed on one of his F27s but I’d sure love to.

But you know what? I agree with you folks in that I love all boats.

I’m tired of all the 'my multi is better than your unimaran', 'sail is better than power', 'power is better than sail' and all that stuff.

I own a Searunner 37 tri but have also had the pleasure of crewing on Pisces, a 5p-foot monohull ketch, to Mexico (Class of '86), and of bareboating monohulls and multihulls in the Caribbean, Florida and Hawaii. Having done all that, I found that I love them all!

The important thing is not what you’ve got, but what you make of it. Heck, right now we’re anchored off Government Island and I’m thinking it’s almost as good as Mexico. Well all right, it’s not even close — but then it’s not too bad. It’s what you make of it.

Before they do a lot of talking, multihull owners should cruise on monohulls. And monohull sailors should cruise on multihulls.

"Hey, you guys want to come sail on my monohull someday? I’d love to come sail on your tri." Let’s mellow out, Latitude readers, and enjoy!

This time next year I hope to be somewhere further south and warmer, either on my trimaran or on a new and bigger unimaran.

Whatever works — and if I hit the Lotto, maybe both!

P.S. I’ve been a reader since issue #1. Keep up the good work!

Don Hickstein Rapa, Brown 37 Searunner Benicia Marina Don — We’re with you all the way. A sailing psychologist once told us that the only people who say they’ve got the best boat are the ones who are insecure about it and need to keep trying to convince themselves. We don’t know about stuff like that, but we do know that some of the most content sailors we’ve ever met had some of the most modest boats.

Mliving on swan island was one of the best TIMES OF MY LIFE Of all the readers who have written in about Swan Island, 1 guess I’m the only one who has lived there. I arrived in 1980, about a month before the U.S. Ambassador and the President of Honduras were to come for the official turning over of the island ».o Honduras. The island had been a U.S. weather station for about 25 years and was no longer needed as satellites were handling the job.

I stayed on Swan Island for 3Vz years.

I arrived on Swan as the result of trying to help an older couple deliver their boat from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. When they reached Swan, they decided to abandon the trip. They hoped I would take the boat back to Fort Lauderdale, but I declined in favor of waiting on Swan until another boat bound for the Panama Canal arrived. While waiting, I met the two men that had just leased the island from Honduras at $1,000 a year for 30 years.

They planned to build a resort.

Being a building contractor, it was interesting watching them get started. They didn’t seem to know much about the trade, but got started on a structure for the 'turning over' ceremony. I asked if I could help and they gladly accepted my offer. I was the one who built the No Problem Bar on the beach from driftwood and plywood. The two guys were so impressed with my work that they asked me to stay behind and build the resort. That invitation was like a dream come true for mp/.

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is good fishing, lobstering and hunting for iguana. At the time I was there, the population fluctuated between 16 to 25 people. Usually there were 11 military and the other civilians — including one old couple and Spencer Bennett and family who had been there working for the weather station. They both raised cattle and grew bananas that were sold on the mainland and over at the Grand Cayman islands. For some reason the sale of cattle was stopped and the herd grew from about 30 to 300. This was a serious matter because the additional cattle seriously cut into our water supply, which consisted of rain caught on roofs and piped into cisterns.

The military were rotated every 90 days, so after a while I got to know almost the entire Honduran Navy. All were from 15 to 25 years old and very easy to get along with. They taught me Spanish and I taught them English.

The only power on the island came from the generators, which were run two hours in the morning, during the noon hour and two to three hours in the evening. The only time we got fuel was when the Navy personnel were rotated, so we often had to conserve.

Sometimes the Navy didn’t have enough fuel to run their boat out to Swan to bring us the necessary fuel and food. At times it got scary.

While there, I remodeled several homes and the quonset huts that were there from the Voice of America occupation in the ’60s and some houses built when the United Fruit Company had a large coconut plantation on the island in the ’50s. I was told that a hurricane in 1955 ripped the 70,000 coconut trees off the island.

The ones I saw were a new group.

The resort project for Swan was abandoned in 1984 when the government kicked one of the partners off the island. He’d been kicked out of other countries before. The other partner then lost interest and the government told him either to finish the resort or get off the island. He elected to leave. It was very disappointing to me as it was a dream come true and one of the best times of my life.

As I understand it, the C.I.A. took Swan over again a couple of years later to use in training the Contras. Too bad, another paradise spoiled by government.

While I was there we had yachts stop and stay for a few days or a few weeks — and no problems. I guess it’s not that way anymore.

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Readers — You’ve done such a terrific job of bringing dinky Swan Island to life that we ought to move on to another island. A free Roving Reporter T-shirt to the first two people sending in short first-hand accounts of visits to Ahe. MFINALLY, THE EXPLANATION FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH , t I’d like to reply to the questions raised as a result of the Changes I wrote mentioning Swan Island.

While on the Pacific side of Central America, I heard various reports from the cruiser’s grapevine indicating that it was wise to steer clear of Swan Island for the same reasons mentioned in the Letters published in the June issue; namely, rumors of clandestine activity there connected with the violence in Central America. The word was that anyone going near Swan Island was likely to be shot From time to time, as I continued to travel, the subject of Swan Island would come up. I remember hearing that the Voice of America had a relay station there. Then there was talk that a man page 47

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Around August of 1988, after I’d written to Changes of my positive experiences in Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador, some who disagreed with me responded with a story of a powerboat that had sought shelter from bad weather in Swan’s lee only to be boarded by soldiers who took everything of value from the vessel and crew. This was in Latitude 38.

I don’t know about any of that, but last year in Panama I read a letter from the yacht Milagra, a Tayana 37 out of San Diego owned

by Phil Olson, a retired naval officer. I knew Phil in San Diego and we spent time together at the Balboa YC prior to transiting the Canal. He and his wife Ceil then left for the East Coast.

This letter, written by Ceil and addressed to one of our mutual friends, described their trip up to the States, including the fact that they’d been fired on from shore as they approached Swan Island.

Also in Panama at this time was Rocky and Pam Harris’ Spray, a couple with whom I had been friendly. They left for Florida and I later heard that they had also been shot at from Swan Island. I don’t know for a fact that it’s true; perhaps Rocky will confirm or deny it if he reads this.

Anyway, when Vince on Sadko arrived in the Bay of Islands of Honduras last November and told me that he’d gone to Swan Island and been greeted by gunshots, I, for one, was not surprised.

I’d already met Vince at Cartagena’s Club Nautico, from where, against all advice and reason, he’d attempted to sail to Venezuela.

Like many others before him, he soon found himself in Jamaica.

On his way to the Bay of Islands, sailing along, he thought he’d stop for a rest at Swan Island. Arriving at daybreak, he anchored off a deserted beach. He’d just lit his galley stove, he told me, when the calm was shattered by a fusillade of bullets. Soldiers on the shoreline ordered him to remain where he was, and soon a launch came alongside. He was boarded, questioned and searched

by Honduran troops. Nothing was taken. They did, however, charge him something like $40 for "clearance". No matter the amount, it was a cash transaction in which neither party was burdened with paperwork.

Judging from what I’ve read in Latitude, it seems contrary to my assumption, most people don’t know about Swan Island. Why it s guarded by trigger-happy pistoleros, official or otherwise, I cant say. But I do believe it should be avoided by all peace-loving people.

Don Cuddy Columbia Sabre, Wavelength Belize Don — We appreciate your explanation. What’s common knowledge in distant waters is often fresh news back home or in other cruising regions — which is why it’s so great when you onthe-spot cruisers drop a line every now and then.

Try to keep the same hat size, but a couple of fine sailors we know from Central America tell us you and that crazy Columbia Sabre make one of the most formidable and competent cruising acts in the region. You’ve quite a reputation as a seaman.

Mlifting rod failures On July 15, the lifting rod for my Olson 30 failed. Fortunately, I was lifting the boat out of the water and it merely dropped three feet into the water without damage or injury.

On inspection, there appeared to be a failure of the threads on the lifting rod itself. I contacted Ron Moore, who was able to supply me with a new lifting rod. I also spoke to Craig, the former foreman of Pacific Boats. Craig advises me that there have been similar problems with Santa Cruz 27s, which use the same lifting rod system. Apparently, as the rods get older, with exposure to saltwater and air, sufficient corrosion takes place to allow a failure. page 49

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LETTERS I personally had never inspected the threads of my lifting rod prior to the recent failure. Several month previous, however, I did notice a half turn loss when tightening the rod, and the rod stuck after dropping the boat in the last time.

Given the circumstances, a general warning should go out to all Olson 30 owners to closely inspect their rods for wear to the existing threads. It would appear that the rod should be greased to resist corrosion, and probably routinely replaced every 3-5 years.

In any event, I would appreciate your comments and investigation since this is an extremely serious matter involving potential loss of property and/or lives. Until the matter is resolved, it would appear that everyone should stay alert and as clear of the boats as possible when they are being raised or lowered, and that the boats should be set on the ground or on blocks when the bottom is being worked on while still on the hoist.

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As William Coverdale (a three-time Olson 30 season champion) notes, a lifting rod failure could easily lead to serious injury or death. So be careful and check your lifting rod.

ilftWHEN IN DOUBT, BE A WIMP Seeing your photo of Columbia seemingly playing tag with a tanker coming into the Bay (Sightings, August, page 88-89) gave me a chase of the chills — and I was skippering the boat at the time!

I spend a lot of time sailing on the Bay, both racing and for recreational purposes — are they mutually exclusive? — and have learned to have a healthy respect for the 'big guys’. Not only can their speed be deceptive, both the bow wave and prop wash can be very dangerous to the unwary. I once saw an out-of-control small boat nearly run down by a tanker near The Brothers, the expectation of having to pull pieces of bodies from the water is a feeling I’d prefer not to repeat.

Between the fog, shoals, wind and tricky currents, I am surprised there are not more unpleasant incidents on the Bay. In the case of ships, I recommend that if there is any doubt of being clear, sailors opt to be wimps! Your boat will love you for it — and the bar pilots and ship captains will have less ulcers.

RS. Both before and after your photo, Columbia was and remains a Columbia 9.6 meter. If my arithmetic is correct, she is 31 5 feet and didn’t lose 1.6 feet in the non-encounter shown in the photo.

Austin Henke Mountain View

JljlTHE ONE WITH ALL THE BAD INFORMATION Some things never change; late June arrives and Sylvia and I make the trek to Oakland to do communications for the Oakland to Catalina Race, filling the dead hours reading, among other interesting lies, Latitude 38’s July issue. You know, the one with all the bad Delta information. Did it ever occur to you that a sailing type person from the Delta might be a better source of information than someone from Sausalito? Guess not.

However, I do not think it necessary to call attention to my family’s more than a century of Delta experience, nor my own six decades, to categorically deny that any Chinese or any other ethnic group built even one slough or one river anywhere. Chinese workers did build levees, which produced islands, which produced food and fiber — but no rivers or sloughs. page S3

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Yacht Insurance Why do sailboats end up on the mud so often? Because they seek no help and do little if any research. Few can tell you the depth difference (physical properties) of a channel, river and slough. That is why you can watch sailboats run aground at the junction of Connection, Potato and Little Potato Sloughs every day. I cannot understand why sailboaters and others unfamiliar with the Delta do not seek assistance. It’s how we old Delta Rats learned.

A few other comments about the article: 1. At one time the Screen Actors Guild union local in the Delta was nearly as large as Hollywood’s.

2. Denuded levee banks were caused by an ill-advised Corps of Engineer decision to remove all vegetation from levees. Power boaters are not to blame for everything bad that happens. In fact, one sees few sailboats under sail in the Delta.

3. We think the Brendans meant 'Alma’s' not 'Edna’s'; a restaurant in Walnut Grove.

4. We think it’s Railroad Slough, as named by that great hobo and barley carpetbagger Hal Schell, not Locke Slough — and certainly not the ethnic slur name it had for decades.

5. Instead of that sterile ride up to the denuded (courtesy of the Corps) banks of the Nprth Fork of the Mokelumne, try a ride up gorgeous Georgiana Slough. No water skiers, almost all a 'no wake' zone, and smack in the center of Oxbow Marina with lots of great docks. While at Oxbow, call the Delta Rio Hotel and someone will come and get your party in a real English cab. The dinners at the Del Rio, Ernie’s and Regolio’s are, as a group, superior to anyplace north of the channel.

Continue up to Walnut Grove and enjoy the Sacramento River.

Tie up at the Boondox Docks and enjoy Tony’s (great steak dinners on Fridays and Saturdays), A1 the Wop’s and Alma’s for breakfast.

Another short ride and you reach the upper end of Steamboat Slough, which is the backdoor to Rio Vista and The Point, which has a great Sunday brunch.

6. On your way up the Mokelumne, be sure to try the food and entertainment at the Spindrift, Happy Harbor and Moore s Riyerboat — all on the north bank.

7. Now, if you’re a 'little short' and ready to pay attention to your piloting, Wimpys at the New Hope Landing on the South Fork has all the country fried chicken and country music you can stand on Saturday nights for just $5.95.

If Guisti’s is the hands-down winner in cuisine, then sailboaters have much better taste in boats than in their palates.

Suggestion: Next year get an adventurous writer from Bruno’s Island, Andreas Cove or the Stockton Sailing Club to write your Delta article. Tinsley Island a Delta destination? You’ve got to be kidding!

Jim Vernnder Slow Bones Puertocitos, Baja / Stockton

Jim _ Before doing our Delta Preview article this year, we went all around the Delta seeking candidates to write the definitive Delta article. From Rio Vista to Sacramento, from Antioch to Stockton, there was a thundering chorus: "Nobody knows the Delta like Jim Verrinder".

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Toward that end we feel any erroneous information about the IMS system is detrimental. Recently we had been made aware that there are some people who are bilking or attempting to mislead boat owners by telling them that there are certain, generally unknown 'secrets' about having a boat measured to the IMS rule.

First of all, this is in no way true! The motive in developing the IMS rule was to get rid of all the mystique that was associated with the IOR and make things simple again. As far as we have been able to tell, it has been virtually impossible to fool the IMS rule. To validate this, all one must do is to look at race results. What stands out is the striking closeness of the corrected finish times — almost like with a good one-design fleet.

When I had my boat measured for IMS, I wasn’t even there. I just gave it to the measurer and took off. A couple of weeks later I had my rating and that was that.

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MNEAR misses keep the juices flowing In the July issue there were letters referring to snafus in the Master Mariners Regatta and other races; these are just the tip of the iceberg.

The St. Francis YC provided the ‘race committee for this year s Master Mariners and their work was excellent.

The Vallejo YC works hard to maintain an honest event; however, Division L results only came out last week.

The San Francisco YC keeps the crewed Farallon classic alive, however several spectators at the St. Francis finish line race deck comporting themselves as recording finishers after 8:00 p.m. (total daylight until 9:00 p.m.), gave some of us the false impression 11 or so hours of racing mattered to them.

All of the this and more gives rise to the following rules I ve nailed to our bulkhead. . , , , 1. Always, in every race, record the exact finish time and that ot nearby boats. .

2. If any question exists about being recorded at the finish, or the start, volunteer the above data as soon as possible.

3. Re: #1 and #2 above, Murphy’s Law is alive and well.

And more importantly, while trying like hell every minute of a race to win the sucker, do enjoy the scenery, the company of friends and have fun. Some brilliantly sailed races will be lost, while wins will occur despite goof-ups on the course. I ha s sailboat racing! Had we focused more on #1 and #2, we d have a few more recorded wins. However, we will always have great memories of shared experiences, and the near misses keep the juices flowing.

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The Club Cruceros — the La Paz Cruising Club — has 200 members from the U.S., Canada and around the world. As guests here in Mexico, one of the club’s goals is to return some service to the community. For the past three years, our major project has been an annual Christmas Drive to benefit the poorest children of La Paz. Any kind of Christmas at all is nearly unimaginable for these desperately poor children of the colonias and barrios surrounding La Paz. If you have not visited Mexico or other Third World countries, you may find it difficult to imagine the conditions these children endure. Dirt floors, cardboard walls and roofs, no running water or even the most basic plumbing. Toys, even new clothes, are luxuries beyond the realm of dreams.

Last year, working with the local Junior Chamber of Commerce, we brought a little Christmas joy to about 2,500 of these most needy kids. This year, with your help, we’d like to double that figure. As fellow sailors, we ask your help. Your gift — money, new or serviceable used toys, bedding or clothing will go directly to the kids. Gifts of boat equipment, new or used, will be auctioned here in La Paz to raise money. All gifts will be deeply appreciated by us and the kids.

Donations of all kinds can be sent safely and directly to The La Paz Cruising Club, Apartado Postal #366, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Please mark any checks to "Club Cruceros Christmas Drive". In addition, Downwind Marine, 2819 Canon St., and Pacific Marine Supply, 2804 Canon Street, both in San Diego 92106, will also accept and forward donations. Better still, load your boat, sail down and join us for this very rewarding event. We promise you a warm and wonderful Christmas in La Paz. William F. Steagall, Sr. Chairman, Club Cruceros 1990 Christmas Drive Readers — This may come across as a little bit high-handed, but we honestly believe that no U.S. or Canadian boat should enter Mexican waters without at least two sail bags full of decent old clothes and serviceable toys for the less fortunate people — especially children — of Mexico. We all know that one of the first things we all do before setting out on a cruise is toss out all kinds of good stuff we just don’t plan on using in the near future. Well, don’t throw it away; set at least one sail bag full of the stuff aside to take down with you to Mexico. When you have a bon voyage party, insist your guests bring enough similar stuff to fill up at least one other sail bag.

Folks, it takes so little darn effort on our part to bring so much joy to the less fortunate people of Mexico that it’s nothing short of criminal not to do it. If you don’t know of anybody sailing to Mexico this winter, fill a bag anyway and we’ll make sure it gets on a boat.

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We don’t ask you readers for much, but we’re now asking you to take 10 minutes to fill up a bag with good shoes, clothes and toys that have been idling away for the last six months. Then get them to either us at 15 Locust Street, Mill Valley, or Pacific Marine Supply or Downwind Marine in San Diego. You have no concept of what great happiness will result from your small effort.

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MTHE COAST GUARD DOESN’T DICTATE THE NITTYGRITTY I would like to respond to a letter in a recent issue of Latitude from Bill Hall of Vallejo who expressed his concern over excessive bicycle restrictions on local ferries.

In April, a visitor to San Francisco wrote to a local ferry operation complaining of safety problems caused by bicycles and sent a copy to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port. The writer said that about 40 people with bicycles boarded the ferry in Tiburon one Sunday afternoon and left the bikes haphazardly on the lower deck. Passenger traffic was blocked. The writer had to climb over a bicycle to leave her seat, had to step over four bikes to get to the restroom, and was given a hard time by a bike owner whom she asked not to block the aisle. As a result of the letter, the Coast Guard contacted the ferry owner, which updated its policy for carrying bicycles on boats.

The Coast Guard doesn’t dictate the nitty-gritty details of how many bicycles can be carried on ferries nor how they are stowed.

Our concern is safe vessel operation. To quote the appropriate federal regulation: "No person may use a vessel ... in a negligent manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person."

(46 CFR 185.17-1) It’s not a long reach to imagine that bikes in the aisles could endanger life or limb if a vessel had to be evacuated quickly. Also, it’s not hard to imagine the lawsuits if someone couldn’t escape a fire or abandon ship because bicycles were blocking the exits.

It’s up to the vessel owner how they follow the regulations. 1 his particular company chose to impose restrictions on which vessels can carry bicycles, when bikes will be carried, and how many bikes each ferry can carry. .

It is unfortunate when conscientious bicyclists like Mr. Hall are inconvenienced by restrictions made necessary by less considerate people. It will be even more unfortunate when a bicycle in the aisle means the difference between the person’s life or death.

Lt. J.C. Ellis, U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs Officer By direction of the Commander Readers — We don’t know what it is about bicyclists perhaps the constant jarring of the buttocks transferred to the brain via the spinal cord, or maybe the spandex cutting off blood circulation but far too many of them seem to have acquired the attitude that they are environmentally and otherwise superior to those who don’t go around on two wheels. As such, it’s pitifully easy for us to imagine a pack of them taking over a ferry like a bunch of modern day Hell’s Angels. ... . .

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Peter B. Metcalf Eastport, Maine Peter — We don’t understand. Bruce writes in and asks foi specific information about the suitability of a Hunter Passage 42 foi a circumnavigation. You respond by totally ignoring his questior and advising that "the choices/paths which our spiritual needs dictate, consciously or unconsciously, are as infinite as there an souls to make those choices ... if you need or want a particulai experience, you will choose according to the most compellin( need, which is spiritual."

Living as we do in Marin County — where even 'high colonics are considered a viable path to spiritual enlightenment — we don’ consider ourselves spiritually naive. Nonetheless, we have no idei how your response was meant to guide Mr. Schwegler.

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MRAM & RUN ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY Anyone witnessing a boating collision at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12 about a mile off Alcatraz and very near Harding Rock, your help is needed to identify the other vessel involved.

I was singlehanding my Pearson 35 on starboard tack from Tiburon toward Crissy Field. The other vessel, about the same size as mine, was on port tack sailing to Sausalito. The other vessel rammed me on the port side in the cockpit. Despite the collision and being at fault, the other vessel did not stop.

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It is indeed remarkable to see a graphic portrayal of subject matter captured at the zenith of dramatic intensity. Then, once discovered, to see it combined with stylized impressionistic graphic treatment! One wonders if Sothebys or Donald Trump’s loo can be far behind?

An aside: should your office be deluged with communications from motion picture producers and modeling agencies inquiring "Is that handsome devil at the helm really the skipper of the vessel?", please advise them that it ain’t! (The schmuck was in the can when the photo was taken.) Rather, the driver was good friend Peter Leth, one of the world’s best at standing a Freya on its end.

Many thanks, Latitude, from all of those associated with the Godfrey Daniel!

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Mpro sailing started in the twenties In your August issue it is stated that this was the first year that the San Francisco Challenge Cup was contested in one-designs. I believe this to be erroneous inasmuch as beginning in 1921 the race was sailed in the 'R' class — and many times thereafter. It was also sailed in 1930 in the Six Meter class, and again in 1933 and 1934.

In 1932 the race was sailed in Birds and later in '36, '37, '38, '40 and '48. It was also sailed in the Bird class in '55, '56 and '57, and then again in '71 and '75. The 1981 San Francisco Challenge Cup was sailed in 1981 by Six Meters. These were all one-design boats.

With reference to R.C. Keefe’s letter about the Ultimate 30s, I am in complete accord with his none-too-complimentary remarks.

Professional sailing was started in the ’20s and after a short series of races was discontinued. With the exception of San Francisco Bay yacht racing, it is almost an impossibility for the average spectator to view such contests. I told this to ESPN’s Gary Jobson; in time I’m sure he will come to believe me.

As to your response to Keefe’s letter, professional racing consisting of paid skippers and crew was abolished in the ’30s. At that time the NAYRU defined a paid skipper and crew, and no one was allowed to use them on their boat in the capacity of a helmsman. Yachting is not a sport for professionalism and, in my opinion, people who are rewarded with monetary rewards should be disqualified from amateur racing.

With references to your articles on chartering, I have had many years experience in this field. I have chartered crewed yachts from Alaska to Greece, including the South Pacific with a varied amount of success.

Incidentally, I consider my best charter the two weeks I spent on the Intracoastal Waterway — it was similar to spending two weeks at Disneyland.

As far as chartering a crewed boat is concerned, there is absolutely no way to tell if the cook is any good. In my particular case, 1 have had cooks quit in the middle of a charter because they could not get the proper ingredients. Also, a cook quit the day before I boarded a yacht in the South Pacific. While on charter in France I had the worst food imaginable. It is my opinion that neither the owner, the broker nor anyone else can guarantee that the food will be satisfactory on a charter. , Dennis Jordan Hayward Dennis — Lots of ideas fizzled the first time around. We’ve had various forms of professional racing for quite a few years skippers being paid to drive ir/the Big Boat Series, for example and outright professional circuits more recently. We don’t think they’re going to go away, but on the other hand they don t exactly page 67

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LETTERS seem to be prospering. And we don’t think it's the poor viewing that hurts it. After all, helicopter photography is relatively cheap and gives perhaps the most dramatic and beautiful viewing possible. No, we think that big problem is that an increasing number of Americans are more intrigued by buffoonery such as professional wresting, the new Roller Derby and such that allow them to vicariously live out bizarre internal hostilities. And perhaps it’s a good thing; we’ve got enough people living out their strange hostilities on the street as it is.

In chartering, as in life, there are few guarantees. But in all honesty, most people who have done crewed charters rave about the food. In fact they often seem to be eating rather than sailing charters.

We take that back, there is one guarantee in chartering; we’ll trade you any IntraCoastal Waterway charters for one in the St. Barts area. That’s a certainty!

Mthe dream is coming closer to reality I’m looking forward to the September issue to see when Latitude’s Mexico Only Crew List party is and any new hints on Mexico.

Right now we’re working on our own 'Mexico lists', lists of things to be done. I wanted to write an uplifting, humorous letter, but there’s not all that much humor when you’re prepping for the dream with one of the world’s original do-it-yourself perfectionists.

You know, getting the refrigerator means the whole charging system has to be upgraded. Adding anchors means modifying anchor wells and adding a windlass. Everything has to be just so!

The u£> side is that Pacific Crest is becoming one sweet cruiser with all systems in top shape. And the dream is coming closer to reality.

Despite setbacks such as finding out during our trip survey that our rudder shaft had crevice corrosion — more on that after we hear from Pearson — we have made tremendous progress and think that perhaps most of the dozens of lists just may get done before we head out the Gate and turn left.

One neat discovery — season or year-long liferaft rentals at reasonable rates. Hewett in San Francisco has great monthly rates, but Offshore Rentals in Essex, Conn had a great deal on a 6-man for a year (less than $600). You have to reserve early, though.

Another hint, this for those who have had problems with IMI delays in repairs for their electronics. IMI charges $75/hour for repairs on their Combi units — ours had a couple of LED displays go out — with up to six weeks turnaround time! Emerald City Marine in Seattle charged $45/hour and had our unit back to us in one week. That that’s service!

Locally, everyone we’ve dealt with in Northern California has been just great, from California Canvas to Richmond Boat Works and especially the folks at West Marine in Sausalito. Baloney to that idea they only cater to rock stars and the rich. They were super helpful, super friendly and super good about going the 'extra mile' for us.

One of my remaining questions is about mail. Is there a list anywhere of addresses where mail can be forwarded in Mexico?

Family, friends — and Mom — want to stay in touch.

Now that we’re just down to the last-minute lists — just 15 pages — I hope to have some humor back soon. If so, I’ll share it at the Mexico Crew List Party. , Kathryn Weiss Pacific Crest Kathryn — Latitude’s Mexico Crew List Party will be on October 3 at the Sausalito Cruising Club, starting at 6 p.m. We’ll look forward to seeing you these.

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MOAXA-H A-H A-H AC A’S GOOD TIME ON THE P-CUP 'Team Oaxaca' had a great time on our Pacific Cup crossing.

Captain of the starboard watch, I soon discovered that Grant, the owner’s son, had quite a bit of trouble staying awake during the night watches. When Bob White, on the other watch, heard about the 'problem', he found some fingernail polish and painted it on the nails of one hand. The next morning he made a big fuss claiming that one of his watch-mates had painted his nails because he’d fallen asleep on watch. Anxious of what might mischievous mates might do to his fingernails, Grant stayed much more awake the following night.

Being both the youngest crew, 17, and the owner’s son, left Grant the object of much ribbing and several practiced jokes. When the water got warm and the flying fish started to show, Grant somehow kept missing them. After about three days of flying fish stories, he begem to think they were a myth. So naturally the crew starting spicing up the flying fish stories. We went on about how they built their nests, how funny they looked sitting on their eggs — after which he began to catch on. When he finally did see his first flying fish, he was pretty excited — although he wasn’t initially convinced they were fish.

Then Grant had the misfortune, after a few days, of pulling a 'Yogi Berra'. When asked how he liked the race so far, he replied that if it wasn’t for all the night watches the trip would seem like one long day. Owner’s sons can’t say stuff like that without the crew having a little fun. As the trip continued we began to expand on his theory: if it wasn’t for all the clouds, it would be clear out; if it weren’t for the waves, the sea would be flat. We tried not to let any opportunity slip by.

I myself made a big mistake the evening I decided to prepare dinner. The menu instructed me to get four bags of stew from the freezer, so I dug around and came up with four unmarked bags that looked like they might contain stew. Dropping the bags in boiling water for a few minutes, I came back to a galley that for some reason smelled of coffee. Instead of taking ground or instant coffee, we’d brought concentrated liquid coffee — I’d just made enough for 100 people. I tried to stay out of the galley after that.

Besides being fun, it was an educational trip, too, because of the presence of Skip Allan. I’d never gone to sea with Skip, but it was a great experience. Every now and then he’d come up on deck with a quiz for the crew. Describing a hypothetical situation on the race, he’d ask what tactics we’d employ. Some just involved common seamanship, but some were really perplexing. Other times he’d teach us unusual knots and their application. Skip’s experience is so vast and his attitude is so great that I can honestly say he’s the best navigator/crewmate I’ve ever sailed with.

There are many more stories to tell, but I’m already getting writer’s cramp and mental blocks. I’d just like to say that it was the most fun race I’ve ever done, and that winning overall was just the icing on the cake. The boat preparation and crew we’re the best I’ve seen.

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LETTERS YANMAR temperature was 70°. Compared to San Francisco Bay, sailing off Dubrovnik — with its six-inch tides — is like being on a lake. But I was surprised at how large an area we were able to cover considering the light winds; the 26-footer was a good sailing boat.

All the while our new friend Marco gave us a running commentary on the best places to eat, to anchor, to camp, to fish — and where to find the best nude beaches! We also talked about San Francisco and the United States. While serving in the merchant marine, Marco docked at Galveston, Texas many times. He mentioned, in his broad Yugoslavian accent, that "people in Texas are fun; they’re real 'chitkickers'."

Three things I can recommend: 1) a visit to Yugoslavia; 2) chartering a boat on the Dalmatian coast; 3) not picking a race with an Express 26!

Ray Hall Na-Zdorovia South Beach YC

MWE LEARNED A VALUABLE LESSON We’d like to tell you about our experience trying to purchase a boat advertised in your Classy Classifieds.

The boat, a 1970 Cheoy Lee, was in the process of being painted when we looked at her. Since she was out of the water and primed to be painted, we figured she wouldn’t need to be surveyed. But in reading several articles about buying a boat, the biggest advice was always to have a boat surveyed.

So we contacted a surveyor who advertises in your pages. He inspected the boat within 24 hours. The prognosis? The boat had several blisters, leaked like a sieve, had a bent rudder and several other problems. The owner of the boat wouldn’t even allow the surveyor to use an ice pick to see how deep the blisters were. He said he had no intention of repairing the blisters because the boat was primed and ready to be painted.

We learned a valuable lesson: never buy a boat without a survey. Just because a boat is newly painted does not mean she doesn’t have problems. Using the services of a surveyor can save you a lot of money and headaches.

Doug & Barbara Williams Future Boat Owners Antioch Doug & Barbara — No lending institution will put up money for an unsurveyed boat; neither should you.

Having said that, don’t necessarily be blown away by a 'to be fixed list' that includes a sieve-like leak, a bent rudder and a few blisters. While those things might sound horrible, with a little work and money — yours or the owner’s — she might be one heck of a fine boat. It’s something you should discuss with your surveyor or surveyors. There is nothing wrong with a second opinion.

As for checking for those blisters in the hull, an ice pick is good for seeing if they’ve gotten into the laminate and if there s petroleum in them. Other devices check for the amount of moisture in the hull; a comparison should be made between the content above and below the waterline.

MNOT TRYING TO CAUSE A BIG SENSATION I would like to comment on the tradition of using feminine pronouns when referring to a sailboat. First of all, let me say that 1 am as addicted to sailing as anyone else who reads your excellent magazine. I, too, experience the uncanny feeling that boats, more than most inanimate objects, seem to naturally take on human characteristics. But although I don t consider myself a raging feminist', 1 do feel that we all need to work together to make the English language more inclusu/e.

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LETTERS Shainberg’s letter, "A gal works for seven years to build a boat, but the strains caused by building the boat are so great they result in her having to sell him as soon as he was completed."

And from a Seattle sailor, "1 fell in love with the first Yankee 30 I looked at. He had sexy lines, an Awlgrip paint job and teak decks — wow! He was smaller than I was used to, but what the hell, I’m divorced and don’t need so much room. Anyway, a month later I bought him. I’ve been having a grand time sailing him around the Sound ever since."

I’m not trying to be accusatory or cause a big stink. And I’m not suggesting we start using masculine pronouns. Let’s just refer to a boat as what it is; an 'it'.

What do you at Latitude and your readers think about this issue?

Deanna Fine San Rafael Deanna — We think a boat should always be referred to as an 'it' until such time as the owner has been able to fully develop a 'relationship' with the vessel. Once mutual trust and affection have been established, men should refer to their boats as 'she' and women their boats as 'he'. Except, of course, for gays, who would do just the opposite. (Unless they’re still in the closet.) Bi-sexuals should refer to their boats as 'he' or 'she' depending on how they’re feeling at the time. Androgynous folks should refer to their craft simply as 'the boat'.

Having said that, we’d caution you not to put too much stock in mere words. Just because you no longer hear the word 'nigger in polite society, for example, does not mean racism has been eliminated. On the contrary, driven underground, it’s probably festered and grown worse.

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MLOOKING FOR OTHER OPINIONS' Just in case you don’t hear it enough, Latitude 38 is great. Not just good, mind you; great. Well, except for the weird Sightings layout. Oh yeah, and the page numbers thing — why are they on the inner edge? The contents of the magazine are superb, the photos are professional, the newsprint is easier to read than glossy pages, and you even fixed the Classy Classified format a while back. What more could anyone ask?

Welllll ... are you familiar with the Another Opinion column in Cruising World magazine? They have hundreds of boats listed; if you want to know about any of them from an owner’s point of view (not that brokers or builders would ever steer you wrong!), you send in a SASE and they send you the names and addresses of people that own (or have owned) that particular type of boat. You then write those people directly, again with an SASE for a reply.

It’s a great idea that I found very helpful when shopping for my boat.

Anyway, the thought struck me: we have a vast resource ot boatowners here that would probably be happy to share their thoughts — good or bad — on boats they have owned. It would be much more significant to hear of pros and cons of particular boats from Bay Area owners rather than from owners in Florida or Michigan. And naturally, most local sailors read Latitude.

Do you think you could run a similar feature? It would only take a small flat-file database — and, of course, some time.

P.S. One of the great things about having a subscription to a ’free’ magazine is that those pesky renewal reminders don’t come in the mail every four days. Unfortunately, it’s a proven fact that my memory is about 30 seconds long and now I’m a man without a Latitude. Enclosed is a check to rectify that unacceptable situation.

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LETTERS

U-filT WAS A REAL BLOW TO MY FAMILY AND ME Having just returned to Santa Barbara after eight weeks of sailing projects in Europe, 1 was catching up on some reading when I came across Patrick O’Daniels’ letter about me on page 96 of the July issue.

Pat, your letter was a real surprise. And yes, you’re right, wooden boats and endless miles of cruising through Mexico, the South Pacific and the Orient were the basis of what has become a competitive, successful yacht racing career for me.

But there is one person from my youth who I would like to pay tribute to. I saw him last March when my wife and I trailered our Snipe up to Morro Bay for the Opening Day Regatta. Seeing this guy from my youth was like sailing back in time. I remember crewing on a Geary 18, experiencing the thrill of tearing up and down the Bay with a skipper who was in complete control tacking and gybing in and around the anchored boats. This skipper had a true love for sailing. On land he was quiet and reserved, but on the water he was full of energy and joy! This was your brother Mike.

Over the years I have met or been involved with so many different types of sailors. But only a few possess that unique quality on the water which allows them to let go and enjoy sailing — and life — for what it was meant to be.

Mike’s tragic and meaningless death was a real blow to my family and me. But I can tell you that day in March 1 could truly sense Mike O’Daniels sailing by on a full plane, happy and content.

Eric Arndt Houdini Sailing Team Santa Barbara Readers — During the last three Volvo Regattas, Eric Arndt has been nothing short of brilliant in the huge J-24 fleet.

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James Cunningham, who was first fined $35 and then $100, told the six-person jury hearing the case, "My view of the world is that shit happens." He put the sticker on his van two years before because he thought it "was amusing and true". He also has a sticker on his van that reads, "Come Near Me and I’ll Kill You". Quite a few people have come near Cunningham, but he has yet to kill anyone.

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SIGHTINGS to the rescue The tragic helicopter accident that killed Vic Morrow and two child actors in the making of the movie Twilight Zone was, strangely, one topic of conversation aboard Spinnaker Sailing’s 70-ft brigantine Rendezvous on Monday, August 13. That is, it was the subject of conversation for the handful of 18 actors, kids, parents and movie people who weren’t made seasick by the 25-knot winds and steep ebb-chop off Pt. Bonita. The ship was on station awaiting its second rendezvous of the afternoon with a helicopter crew filming the fined segments of a childrens’ movie due out later this year. 'Strange' turned to downright frightening when, within minutes of its arrival, the chopper crashed into the sea, broke apart and sank only 60 yards from the ship.

Aboard the helicopter, according to a report in the Marin Independent Journal, director Marty Higgins was shouting to cinematographer Mickey Freeman what a great shot they were getting when they simultaneously cont'd next sightings page

hoka hey.

The Sioux Indians, according to Mendocino’s Marty Knott and his girlfriend Karen Walker, used to pump each other up before a battle by yelling, "Hoka hey/" The paleface translation comes out something like, "Hey, it’s a great day to die, so let’s go out and kick some ass!"

Great name for a boat, no? Marty thought so, which is why you’ll find it on the stem of his trim double-ender. Marty built the 20-ft woodie himself, which is what he does with his time while Karen works as a nurse. Originally rigged as a yawl, with a spritsail main, mizzen and roller furling jib, the plucky little yacht looked great, but

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SIGHTINGS warriors! lacked something in the sail handling department.

As both Marty and Karen are avid windsurfers, Marty then got the idea of trying a few of those efficient, fully-battened foils on Hoka Hey. Seemed like a good way to kick some ass in the traditional-rigs-forcruisers department.

Karen thought the idea rivalled the "earth is flat" theory.

Perhaps her skepticism spurred Marty on. With $100 worth of plumbing gear, including tubes and clamps and stuff, he transformed Hoka Hey into the first windsurf-

to the rescue — cont’d realized something was wrong. Freeman asked pilot Will Prater, "Are we okay?" Calmy and plainly, Prater simply said, "No." Witnesses aboard Rendezvous said the Bell Jet Ranger hit nose first and

MIKE WILSON

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Above, the downed flyers tread water. Left, ‘Rendezvous' at the windy '88 Master Mariners.

whirled around, ripping the tail off in a sheet of spray and turning upside down. Though Freeman was strapped to the craft and pilot Prater had to kick out the cockpit windows to make his exit, all three men were able to get clear before the main fuselage sank.

Within seconds, Rendezvous began a quick transformation from movie prop to rescue ship, says Spinnaker Sailing’s Jeanie Harmon.

"At the time of the crash, the only ones on deck were three guys in pirate costumes," she says. ’The restof us were below, watching out the portholes.

Once we realized what had happened, the crew were on deck immediately. In record time, we had the sails down, the engine on and were on the radio to the Coast Guard."

Skipper and co-owner Rick Warren (who was in costume doubling for the pirate captain) maneuvered Rendezvous upwind of the three downed fliers, who were clinging to a floating piece of the copter. He shouted to them to wave their arms if they were all right. All three waved. The crew threw in lifevests, liferings and a raft, then hauled the three into the lee of the tallship with lines. By that time, the Coast Guard rescue boat — "They responded immediately," says Harmon—was in sight. As Rendezvous was rolling heavily in the wind and swells, Warren electfed to let the Coasties do the actual rescue, which they accomplished without further incident. The three men were in the water only about 15 to 20 minutes total.

Active in the rescue were Rendezvous co-owners Rich Ferrari and Drew Harper, and crew Harmon, Lyle Kent, Steve Maltin and Jerry Karmen.

Flightline Films’ Mike Wilson shot the rescue photos.

"Marty (the director) maintained his sense of humor through the whole thing," says Harmon. "When he was alongside, we asked if he wanted to be taken aboard Rendezvous. He said, ’Hell, no. The boat probably smells like puke1."

POSTSCRIPT: As they were heading in, Rendezvous performed another rescue, taking aboard a Crissy Field windsurfer who had been separated from his rig. "Were we on a roll or what?" says Harmori.

more mexico crew list Buenos Dias, Juan. Como esta usted?

Muy Bien, gracias. Y usted?

Remember high school Spanish? We recall it quite vividly because we had to take it twice. The second time, flinty old Mrs. Dean took us aside the last week and made us an offer we couldn’t refuse: either she’d pass us with a Cif we promised to never, ever take another Spanish class as long as we lived — or she’d flunk us again. (We swear this is true.) Needless to say, we ve cont'd next sightings page

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hoka hey

never darkened the doorway of another Spanish classroom.

If your adventures in bilingualism were anything even approaching ours, don't say anything when somebody on board a boat in Mexico asks if anyone knows Spanish. During the silence following one such question, back when we were young and stupid, we laughingly related the above story, whereupon we were dubbed official interpreter and sent out ortour first assignment: get ice.

Now this may sound easy enough, except we couldn’t think of the Spanish word for ice (hielo). As a result, we spent about two hours and something like 20 bucks traveling over half the countryside looking for agua muy, muy, MUY frio. We stopped at a lake, a bottling plant, a beach and who knows where else, each time adding another muy to our plea for 'very, very, VERY cold water'. The driver, being about as good at English as we were at his native tongue, finally figured out what we meant, whereupon he deposited us at the ice plant, which of course was about a three minute walk from the boat.

Hopefully, with the category we’ve added for Spanish-speaking sailors this year, nobody using the Mexico Crew List will have similar problems.

If the forms on these pages look familiar, yeah, they did run last month. In fact, they’ve been running in our August and September issues for going on 10 years now, getting people who need crew for a Mexico trip together with people who are looking for crew spots on boats headed there. ,

WANT TO CREW IN MEXICO SEX: PHONE/ADDRESS:_

_1. For the trip down.

2. While in Mexico.

-- 3. sea of Cortez Sail Week (Baja Ha-Ha). ~ 4. Return trip up Baja.

MY EXPERIENCE IS: 1. Little or none. [ 2. Bay. 3. Ocean. ’ 4. Foreign cruising.

| CAN OFFER: 1. Few skills, 1 am a novice sailor.

2 Skills of a normal hand: standing watch, ', sailor. I can navigate set a ' spinnaker steer and handle basic mechanical problem 4. 'Local knowledge: (a) I have cruised Mexico before, (b) speak Spanish.

5. Companionship.

What could be simpler? Just fill out the forms as completely and honestly as you can, send them in with the small 'admission fee', and in our October issue, we’ll print a complete listing of the name, skills, desires and address/phone numbers of both crew and boat owners. Then all you have to do is start making calls. You can literally get your whole Mexican itinerary lined up in an afternoon — and not even get your feet wet! (Well, at least on cont'd next sightings page

powered cruising boat we’ve ever seen.

Thanks to Wayne Moskow over at United Yachting Ventures in Emeryville, we were notified of their presence at the Emery Cove Marina. They weren’t hard to find, either. In a sea of blue and white, Hoka Hey’s green, orange, pink and yellow sails — which can stay rigged all the time — stuck out like Chesty Morgan on a major league baseball diamond.

So how does it work? "The boat handles much better with this rig," says Marty. "The sails are easy to release, they’re less weight aloft and they reduce the chance of a capsize. The sails are also cheap. You can pick used ones up at the windsurf shops for only $50 or so."

Marty says they sailed from Angel Island to San Francisco on July 4th in 25 to 30 knots of breeze, which really stress-tested the rig. To reduce sail, they simply let the sails out and went under 13316 poles'. The foremast wobbled at the deck joint, but everything else held together well.

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crew list — cont’d paper. We do recommend a few local trial sails on the mananaland-bound boat for both owners and crew.)

But like they say, 'if you ever want to see a rainbow, you’ve got to stand a little rain'. The storm you need to weather before you commit to taking part in the Crew List is one of responsibility for your own actions. (No, come on now, the honeymoon’s not over; we just can’t be there for you every second of the day.) To make the point official, 'Latitude 38' runs the Crew Lists as advertising supplements intended for informational purposes only. We do not make or imply any guarantee, warranty or recommendation in regard to the character of the individuals who participate in the Crew Lists, or the condition of their boats or equipment. You must judge those things for yourself.

So the choice is yours. Use the Crew List to add dimensions to your life you never dreamed possible — or continue your headlong plunge into the abyss of desperation, mutilated dreams and early death.

Everyone who picks the former is automatically invited to our annual Mexico Crew List party, which will take place this year at the Sausalito

I NEED CREW FOR MEXICO NAME: AGE:

SEX:

PHONE/ADDRESS:

BOAT TYPE/SIZE

. 1. _ 2. . 3. . 4.

For the trip down.

While in Mexico.

Sea of Cortez Sail Week (Baja Ha-Ha) Return trip up Baja.

MY EXPERIENCE IS: kid’s stuff, so they trailered down. They had been two weeks 'at sea' when we caught up with them, preparing to head off to the Delta with their three windsurfers in tow to spend some 'shred' time at Sherman Island.

Marty and Karen have received mixed

. 1 • Bay. . 2. Ocean. . 3. Foreign cruising.

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responses from people who’ve seen the boat.

Double takes are common. One afternoon, as they sailed past the Berkeley YC, a whole crowd gathered to watch and cheer their proud little yacht.

"I’m not sure all their laughter was complimentary," says Marty.

Those who flaunt convention run the risk of derision. But it doesn’t bother Marty or Karen. In fact, for all her initial skepticism, Karen’s become a true convert. Heredity might have helped — her great, great uncle was none other than the first solo navigator, Joshua Slocum.

Marty’s next boat is already taking shape in his head. A Wharram catamaran powered by as many as six to eight windsurfer sails, it will be called The Raging Queen, after the John Belushi pirate character. Sounds like a griod way to continue the spirit of Hoka Hey! — shimon van collie page 93

-1. Enthusiasm - experience is not important -2. Moderately experienced sailor to share normal crew responsibilities.

-3‘ EZTnCeC! C[U:r”h0l (a) can Share "^gadon and/or mechanical skills; (b) who can show me the ropes ? k"°w,edSe'' someone who: (a) has cruised Mexico before; (b) speaks Spanish.

--4. Companionship: (a) Female; (b) Maleic) either.

-5. Someone to help me bring boat back up the coast.

-6. Someone to help me trailer a boat up/down the coast.

Cruising Club on Wednesday,. October 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. If your name appears in the published Crew List, you get in free. Everybody else — all Mexico-bounders are invited whether they’re on the list or not — have to pay to get in: $5 for people who want to crew; $1 for boat owners.

There are several important things to remember if you’ve decided to take part: one form per person (xerox more if you need them); be sure to include cont'd next sightings page /

SIGHTINGS crew list — cont'd the advertising fee; and you have to have the completed forms in our hot little hands no later than September 15. Mail all completed forms to 'Latitude 38 Crew List, P.O. Box 1678, Sausalito, CA 94966. (You can also FAX us your forms, at 383-5816, but your name doesn’t go in the hopper until, ahem, 'the check’s in the mail' — for real.)

Hasta Lambada!

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all fired up You may remember, if you ever took a basic boating/safety course, the difference between Class A, B and C fires. But don’t fool yourself. No one knows the real ABCs of putting a fire out until they’ve actually done it.

For professional mariners, that’s where the Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) Fire Fighting School on Treasure Island comes in. Like us, you’re cont'd next sightings page

all along After more them a decade of various government threats against derelicts, anchorouts, houseboats and liveaboards on Sausalito’s Richardson Bay, something was actually done. But it was just a small step and the entire situation remains a Middle East-like mishmash of conflicting interests and contradictory government policies that is sure to result in a continuing unstable situation.

On July 27 two derelict vessels were removed from Richardson Bay and destroyed. On August 9, another 10 derelicts were disposed of. The operations were supervised by Andy Anderson, who in addition to being the Harbormaster for the

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Richardson Bay Regional Association was recently appointed Waterfront Advisor for the city of Sausalito. A rare voice of reason and understanding amongst a chorus of intolerants on both sides, Anderson admits he was "really surprised" there wasn’t more opposition to the landmark action. Death threats, which aren’t taken too seriously, are nothing new to the troubled situation, which is considered by some as a battle between the haves and have-nots.

When the remaining derelicts are removed in the next three weeks, it will only mark the end of th(e first of three phases to

probably tacitly familiar with the facility already — that’s where those ominous-looking columns of black smoke curl up every now and then from TI’s eastern shore. A few of you may even be among the three to four responsible citizens a month who actually dial 911 to report a fire.

Most of the 30 students who go through the 6-day, once-a-month course come from fishing boats, tugs, commercial ships or oil rigs. But there are always a few sailors in every bunch, too, getting down and dirty because the Coast Guard license they’re after requires it. (These days, just about every CG ticket above six-pack requires a firefighting course.) So when charter skipper and occasional Latitude contributor Dennis Roquet came up from Long Beach to take the course for his 500-ton license, we saw it as the perfect excuse to check the school out firsthand without frying our ass... uh, without toasting our nu... well, you know what we mean; smoking is bad for your health.

MSC’s Nelson Bertram taught the August class with combination of wit and wisdom that reminded us of us. Part of the final exam was fighting actual fires.

The one you see here is a kerosene fire set around a mockup of an airplane.

The outside fires are the easy ones. After this, the guys (and girl — there are one to three women in each class) add bulky breathing tanks to their already heavy suits, helmets and steel-toed boots and go inside blazing, unlighted mockups of engine rooms, forecastles and so on. Yeah, thanks anyway; we’ll just wait outside.

The best news is that the course costs only $150. Similar courses offered in Alaska and Las Vegfis (!) cost more than $1,000.

The worst news is that the class is only open to professional mariners.

Although admittedly a little overkill for most weekend warriors, we have to wonder how many lives and boats might be saved every year if such courses were geared and available to us rec boaters. Maybe someday.

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1990 has certainly been the year for taking the ’global1 view of sailing. First there was the inaugural running of the Globe Challenge, a singlehanded, nonstop race that started last November 26 and ended this March 15 in Les Sables D’Onne, France — all you had to do was leave Antarctica to port and not hit anything. Frenchman Titouan Lamazou, one of only seven official finishers of 13 starters, won that 25,000-mile mega marathon in 109 days.

Next came the wild, woolly and impeccably documented (by ESPN) Whitbread Round the World Race, a 33,000-mile, six-leg crewed campaign that started and ended in Southhampton, England. In between were dismastings, men overboard, a capsize, a spectacular collision with a spectator boat, and more. When it was over! skipper Peter Blake and the 83-ft New Zealand ketch Steinlager had pulled off an unprecedented win of all six legs.

The last of 1990’s big three is the venerable BOC Challenge, a four-leg, 27,000-mile singlehanded race which departs Newport, Rhode Island on September 15. Planned stops and leg lengths are: Cape Town/6,800 miles, Sydney/7,000 miles, Punte Del Este, Uruguay/7,200 miles and back home to Newport/6,000 miles.

This is the third running of the BOC (British Oxygen Corporation Group are suppliers of industrial gases, health care and high vacuum technology), and if all 28 boats scheduled make the start, it will be the largest BOC fleet ever — as well as the largest fleet of the big three. This year, the BOC fleet divides up into three classes: the ’big boat’ Class I for 60 footers (14 boats), Class II for sponsored boats to 50 feet (6 boats), arfd the new Corinthian Class for unsponsored boats (8 boats). Up for grabs is $250,000 in prize money, $100,000 of which goes to the winner.

As you might expect, the entry list reads like a Who’s Who of long distance singlehanders. Much prerace attention has been focused on Frenchman Phillipe Jeantot, who won both previous BOCs in ’82-’83 and ’86-’87. He’ll be returning again with the same sponsor and a new boat, the Marc Lombarddesigned Credit Agricole IV. Since placing fourth in the boat’s ’shakedown’ race — the Globe Challenge (which he founded) — the 38-year-old Jeantot has reportedly fixed or renewed all his equipment and lightened the boat by 2.5 tons.

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Among the second-time-around’ers are Americans Mike Plant and Hal Roth. Mike, you may recall, was doing well aboard his 60-ft Rodger Martin-

Mike Plant's 'Duracell' goes ballistic. designed Duracell in the Globe Challenge, when he stopped for repairs at Campbell Island, south of New Zealand. The stop was allowed by the rules, but not the help he needed pulling Duracell off the beach after its anchor dragged. Though officially out of the running, Mike went on to complete the course, with Duracell remaining as solidly behind him as if he were in first place. We haven’t bought another brand of battery since.

Hal Roth, of course, is familiar to most sailors through his many cruisingoriented books, which include Two on a Big Ocean and After 50,000 Miles.

In a definite change of pace for the 63-year-old adventurer, he took one of Bill Lee’s Santa Cruz 50s in the last BOC, chronicling the race — and the money and moral fiber it takes to do it — in an excellent book titled Chasing the Long Rainbow. Roth will be sailing the same boat this year under the new name of Sebago, for his sponsor.

Other Americans in the race, all in the Corinthian class, include New Yorker Jack Boye, a 46-year-old retired stockbroker (geez, Wall Street must have been good to him) who will be sailing the 50-ft Legend, Warren Luhr’s old Tuesday’s Child; Bill Gilmore, a 55-year-old cruiser-turned-racer competing in a J/44; 55-year-old Floyd Romack, whose Soverel 50 Cardiac '88 is named in recognition of a heart attack he had that year; Paul Thackaberry, a 38year-old Michigan sailor who designed and built the 50-ft Volcano himself; and Robert Hooke, 48, a native of New Jersey who’s lived in London for the past 12 years. He’ll sail a stripped-out 45-ft Ron Holland design called Niihau.

Other entrants of interest are Britain’s Harry Mitchell, at 66 the race’s oldest entry (youngest are Britain’s Josh Hall and France’s Alain Gautier, both 28), sailing a 40-ft sloop named We Are Lovers because, "My wife won’t let me have a mistress, but will let me have a boat"; Ireland’s Enda O’Coineen, who’s Kilcullen is actually the chartered Thursday’s Child, the boat with which Warren Luhrs broke the New York to San Francisco via Cape Horn record last year; and the race’s first two women entries, Isabelle Autissier of France, a 33year-old engineer sailing the Class I boat Ecureuil-Poitou-Charente (can’t these French ever have simple boat names?...), and Canada’s Jane Weber, a 45-year-old grandmother of three who will be sailing a the Frers 42 Tilley Endurable.

The 'other' stars of the race, of course, are the boats. They’ve changed

waterfront rid Richardson Bay of permanently anchored boats. Phase Two, the removal of 50 or 60 boats of value that mostly didn’t qualify for the Three Year Plan', will slowfy get underway in about two or three months.

Already posted as public nuisances, the boat’s owners will be further notified by registered mail that they have 30 days to remove the boats or have them sold. After some hearings and court orders, those vessels are expected to be removed and sold at public auctions. Owners of these boats may be liable for towing and storage fees.

Anderson predicts these boats will be gone by the end of the year.

This will leave the 59 anchored-out boats whose owners signed the Three Year Plan' under which they agreed to maintain certain environmental and other standards in order to remain on Richardson Bay for the next three years. When that time is up, they are supposed to have disappeared. The only problem is that many of the 59 who signed did so under the duress of not having anywhere to go with their boats. Many think the long-expected major battle with these boat owners is not over, just postponed until 1993. With no new permanent anchor-outs allowed, the local governments hope attrition over the next 36 months will severely diminish and weaken the anchor-out ranks.

So are weekenders and transient vessels locked out of Richardson Bay? Not by any means. Anyone can come and stay for up to 30 days. Harbormaster Anderson also has the legal authority to grant 30 and 60 day extensions to mariners who want to anchor in Richardson Bay for longer periods of time.

Anderson says he’s generally inclined to do just that — as long as he doesn’t feel anyone’s trying to establish permanent residency.

Thus as long as Anderson retains his office, it appears that visitors will be able to spend the entire summer anchored off Sausalito.

Actually, the only real problem with anchoring off Sausalito is finding a safe and hospitable place to land a dinghy. Sausalito, to its discredit, has no such facility. Thus a lot of folks anchored out bring their dinghies ashore at Dunphy Park or tie up at private marinas and yacht clubs, with or without permission.

Anderson says that the political powers in Sausalito "absolutely" want a public dock where dinghies and visiting boats can tie up.

He notes that four years ago plans were drawn up for a cement pier with 600-ft of tie-up space to replace the recently condemned Napa Street Her. While that plan fell by the wayside, the Sausalito City Council just voted $20,000 to study rebuilding the. pier for similar purposes.

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SIGHTINGS — cont’d The Napa Street Pier also happens to be the general environs of another Sausalito waterfront hassle, the status of the Galilee Harbor Cooperative Association. A group of about 40 mostly longtime waterfront workers and liveaboards, the Association put together enough money to buy a part of the Sausalito waterfront The group, of which Sausalito Mayor Annette Rose is a member, then petitioned the city of Sausalito to permit them to liveaboard aboard their boats. The Sausalito City Council, with the blessing of Marin Supervisor A1 Aramburu who for so many years has been dead opposed to anything pro-boat, approved the idea.

This opened up several strange cans of worms, because it would make the Galilee liveaboards the only legals in a city with a long history of a live-and-let-live attitude toward its many illegal liveaboards. It leaves other liveaboards wondering at such seemingly preferential treatment for a small segment of the population.

But the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), which claims authority over boats solely by virtue of their being 'bay fill', immediately announced that the Galilee arrangement was in violation of the public trust and that they would not permit it. The irony here is that just a few years ago the BCDC approved liveaboard houseboats at Sausalito’s Waldo Point Harbor, a use that’s every bit the same supposed violation of public trust. The Waldo Point liveaboard matter comes up for renewal in 1992. No matter which way the hypocritical BCDC votes then, the houseboats in Waldo Point, as per the original agreement, will have 15 years to relocate.

From an environmental and moral point of view, it’s hard to see how the inconsistent BCDC can give their blessing to expensive houseboat liveaboards while denying the same right to folks trying to live simple lives on smaller dual purpose sailboats. After all, who or what does it serve to make the owner of a Cal 39 liveaboard own a second residence he doesn’t want? Or all the extra residential trappings he doesn’t want? Or clog the freeways and streets commuting to a residence he doesn’t want?

The BCDC is on record as saying they will permit up to 10% liveaboards in marinas that apply and qualify for such status, but that’s misleading to say the least. Based on past unpleasant experience, marina owners are about as eager to visit the BCDC as they are the IRS. So while there has been some action along the Sausalito waterfront, and perhaps even a tiny bit of progress, the same basic conflicts — and a few new ones — are still in place. Local governments are in their cont'd next sightings page page 97

boc — cont’d quite a bit since Robin Knox-Johnson set the first around-alone record of 313 days aboard his wooden Bermudan ketch Suhaili in 1969. Tituan Lamazou’s aforementioned Globe Challenge victory cut more than 6 months off that.

Unlike Suhaili, all the Class I and several of the other boats in this year’s BOC were built expressly for long-distance singlehanding. Five were built specifically for this race. To one degree or another, they all incorporate such innovations as integral water ballasting tanks, retractable bowsprits, twin rudders, and foam-filled bows fpr collision protection. Lightweight exotic composites are the norm for hulls and rigs. Several boats sport 'double headsail sloop' sailplans; and the more extreme hull forms — fine entry, wide beam, flattish bottom (ah yes, we remember her well) — look like some mischievous computer virus merged space shuttle plans with the boat programs. Indeed, with few rules (max length, one hull) and no weird rating formulas to constrain the designers, they can do just about anything they want that’ll get a BOC boat across the finish line first.

Oddly, at this writing, arguably the most radical boat of all has no skipper.

It’s Hunter’s Child, Warren Luhrs’ third-generation globe-girdling machine.

From its lightest-in-Class I weight of only 18,300 lbs to its 'hammerhead' bow (for an adjustable headstay tack) to its wild candy-stripe red paint job, this is one 'child' who begs to be seen and heard from. Though the boat is officially entered, Luhrs himself withdrew for family and business reasons. It will be interesting to see who’s aboard when the gun goes off in Newport.

As with the Globe Challenge and Whitbread, we’ll be covering highlights of the BOC every month in The Racing Sheet. On the basis of the mindblowing Whitbread coverage alone, we can’t recommend highly enough that interested sailors also tune in to the periodic coverage by Gary Jobson and ESPN. The first half-hour show is scheduled for October 2.

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If it’s September, it’s time for the 27th Annual Saint Francis Perpetual Trophy Regatta — the Big Boat Series. Some things never change, right?

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The sleds return to Big Boat Series later this month (although 'Pandemonium', above, won't be among them — she's currently enroute to Hawaii.)

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visual state of disagreement with what should be done, and individual government agencies are unable to apply their laws equally.

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offshore one-designs, the J/35s and Express 37s.

Furthermore, this year host Saint Francis YC will run two race courses simultaneously — the smaller one will be a windward/leeward Cityfront course, using Blackaller Buoy and Blossom Rock as its parameters. Whichever classes occupy this course will get in two races that day. The other, bigger course is a more traditional BBS venue north of Alcatraz, using marks between the Berkeley Circle and Yellow Bluff. Only one race a day is scheduled for this ’varsity’ course. Classes will flip-flop between the two ’tracks’ each day.

"It was time for a change," figured Steve Taft, who masterminded the new format. "After last year, when only 24 boats showed up, we had to try something different. We’re offering one more race than usual in half the time."

Like the Kenwood Cup, the SORC and other bastions of grand prix racing, the Big Boat Series has finally found it necessary to go outside the rapidly thinning ranks of IOR to boost entries. As a result, both the J/35 and Express 37 Pacific Coast Championships will occur as part of this year’s BBS, with as many as 20 J/35s and 12 Express 37s expected to show. Look for Larry Harvey’s brand new J/35 Abba Zabba Jab, with Jeff Madrigali on board, to do well in that fleet. Other J/35s that will be contenders are Allen Bray and Howie Marion’s Current Affair, and a pair of hotrods from Seattle, Gadzooks and JackRabbit. Boats to watch in the Express 37 class include locals Morningstar (with designer Carl Schumacher aboard), Pazzo Express and Ringmaster.

Also new this year are two classes for IMS boats. The larger class has thus far only attracted Swiftsure (which Mike Rettie will drive), Sangvind and the Swan 59 Perseverance, although Monte Livingston’s venerable Checkmate (ex-BuIlfrog) is a "definite maybe". The little class will feature four J/44s, the Davidson 44 Infrared, the R/P 42 It’s OK, a new Beneteau 45 called Buddha Thumb (starring Chris Corlett) and possibly Jano. Our vote for the overall IMS winner goes to Jack Clapper’s J/44 Phantom, a new Saint Francis YC boat which will be steered by America’s Cup hopeful Larry Klein. Hank Easom will dish up the tactics, while Dave Gruver will whip the crew into shape.

The IOR boats, such as they are, have also been broken into two classes.

The bigger boats will consist of only Blade Runner, which should be sporting a new four-spreader rig by then; the Steve Taft-driven High Risk; Cal Berkeley’s Golden Bear and possibly Shockwave and Cadenza from down south. The little guys will feature Jazz, National Biscuit, Wall Street Duck, Leading Lady, Irrational, Corsair, maybe Coyote and maybe Ceil Maritime’s Farr 40 General Hospital. Other noteworthy entries include the Japanese Fan40 Will, Jr., hero of the Kenwood Cup tragedy (see article in this issue), and the late Peter Stocker’s Bondi Tram. New owner Scott Easom, who just completed a massive restoration of the Frers 41, should be tough to beat.

Like last year, the most glamorods class will be the eight-boat ULDB 70 fleet. They’ll be in town for fun, sailing an abbreviated (Friday through Sunday only) 5-race series that doesn’t count towards their season championship. The following sleds are expected: the new, improved Taxi Dancer (Ed Lorence is the resident rockstar), Grand Illusion (Billy Peterson), Blondie (John Jourdane/ScottMason), Maverick (Norman Davant/Tom Leweck), Holua (Bill Menninger), Chance (Dennis Durgan), Ole (Gary Weisman), and Mongoose (Jack Halterman/Don Jesberg).

Of course, all the boats and players could change before the entry deadline, so it’s pretty futile to get into a more in-depth preview at this point. However, one rumor we can squelch right now is that Elvis will not — repeat not — be sailing in this year’s BBS. The King called our office a few days ago to announce that he was up to "385 pounds of prime* rail-riding meat" and was looking for a crew slot. Upon hearing of the new format, Big E got all sentimental and choked up, and quickly decided to go back into hiding instead. "The Big Boat Series ain’t what it used to be," he said glumly.

"Neither is rock n’roll," we reminded him.

red sail rising You might think that one of the first places a group of Russians visiting the Bay Area would want to go is Berkeley. Amid all that leftist fervor (there is leftist fervor in Berkeley, isn’t there?), it seems as though they’d feel right at home. Goes to show you what we know. When the 45-ft sloop Kapitan Panaev sailed under the Golden Gate on July 30, they headed for Oakland.

Russians in Oakland? Da! Captain Viktor Bukhalsky and his crew of five were guests of the Metropolitan YC and the Oakland/Nakhodka Sister City Association.

Nakhodka, a trade and transportation center near Vladivostok with a population of 190,000, is Kapitan Panaeu's homeport.

The Soviet sailors were here as part of the ongoing development of cultural and business exchanges taking place between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. They are sponsored by one of the largest fishing companies in Nakhodka, the Base of Active Marine Fisheries (BAMR), and an American partner, Washington’s Marine Resources International.

They also had assistance from Talbot Co., a Seattle-based fishing company, and Dialogue, a communications firm, both of which have joint ventures going on in Russia.

One of the purposes for the visit was for Bukhalsky and his crew to take part in the Pacific Rim International Yacht Club Challenge in Bellingham, Washington, which ran from July 12 to 20. Viktor’s crew, sailing in J/35s for the first time, placed fourth in the field of five. They also took time to visit Bellingham — Nakhodka’s other American sister city — before heading south.

Their four-day stay in the Bay Area included whirlwind tours of San Francisco and Oakland, including a visit to the Lake Merritt sailing program. Viktor teaches sailing to some 200 youngsters back home in a company-sponsored program designed to instill a love of the sea into young Nakhodkans who will (hopefully) grow up to be fishermen someday. Viktor’s club, the Antares YC, has been running student exchange programs with the Bellingham YC. Similar possibilities may be in store for Oakland.

But if you want to know what 'really got the Soviet sailors excited, it was visiting the Jack London room at the Oakland Library — and going down to the First and Last Chance Saloon at Jack London Square.

According to Bonnie Hamlin, file Sister City Association member who orchestrated the

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cup news — cont’d Last month the America’s Cup Organizing Committee excused five of the nine hopeful U.S. defenders on the grounds it looked unlikely they’d be able to mount reasonable efforts. Most of the dismissees screamed that they weren’t out of it yet, so ACOC said the door was still a little bit open.

The four officially recognized defending syndicates, all from Southern California, are Team Dennis Conner, Peter IslerH Sailing International, Larry Klein’s Triumph America and, are you ready, the Beach Bops Syndicate.

That’s right, the "Wish They All Could Be California Girls" Beach Boys.

No two ways about it, raising money for U.S. America’s Cup efforts has been difficult for all the potential defenders. Conner, despite some very negative publicity from the last America’s Cup, nonetheless has done the best, signing up Cadillac and Pepsi. Even then, he’s barely scrounged up enough to have Eric Goetz of Rhode Island start banging away on what will be the first U.S. boat built to the new America’s Cup class. Dave Pedrick designed the boat. If Conner is to build the two additional boats he wants, he’s going to have to turn up the fundraising heat.

The other U.S. syndicates were all doing much worse at raising money until the manager of the Beach Boys group started chatting with a neighbor, who happened to be Dave Lowery of the San Diego YC. Wham bam, the Beach Boys are now slated for a 200-city concert tour to raise $15 million for a two-boat effort. Design chores will be handled by Doug Peterson, Jim Pugh and John Reichel (the latter two worked for Peterson in the go-go days of IOR). Helmsman will be former San Franciscan John Bertrand. The concept seems like a good one for all involved: the Beach Boys get continued exposure to sell records; the syndicate gets financed; the American public gets a greater exposure to the America’s Cup — a win/ win/ win deal any way you look at it.

The concept is so good that Julio "Here’s To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before" Iglesias has announced he’ll begin crooning on behalf of Spain’s challenge.

There’s even a rumor that Dennis Conner may jump on the musical bandwagon. Highly unreliable sources say he’s been meeting with former Oakland A’s batboy-turned-rap-singer MC Hammer. If the project gels, Team Conner would be renamed the DC Hammer, Please Don’t Hurt ’Em Dennis syndicate. MC Hammer, for the unhip among you, is the hottest rap man around. His Please Don’t Hurt 'Em Hammer is bludgeoning the pop charts.

Actually, that’s a long shot. And speaking of odds, we’re going predict that the final races of the next America’s Cup will feature two San Francisco skippers: Paul Cayard, now sailing with the Italian syndicate, John 'Beach Boy' Bertrand. Would that be 'good vibrations', or what?

The America’s Cup Class World Championship will be held May 11 to 15 of 1991. The Challengers and Defenders Selection Series will be January thru April of 1992. The next America’s Cup will start in San Diego on May 9,1992.

statistically speaking Much has been made in recent years about the relationship between drinking and boating. Statistics say the combination is a lethal one, contributing to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries a year. So a few years ago, the state legislature enacted a law limiting the blood alcohol level of boat operators to .10 (parts per million). By the time you read this, they will have voted to lower that limit to .08, the same as for automobile drivers, and to allow courts to require that boating offenders attend boating safety classes.

One bill that didn’t make it was SB 2059. In its original form, this proposalfrom-hell would have made it illegal even to have alcohol aboard a boat, much less allow anyone aboard to have a drink — even at the slip!

Fortunately, groups like Recreational Boaters of California and the Northern California Marine Association worked to stave off the hounds. From what we can gather, RBOC worked with SB 2059 sponsor Senator Lucy Killea (D — San Diego) to amend the bill to achieve more reasonable goals; while NCMA and SCMA, it’s Southern California counterpart, "applied intensive lobbying pressure" to kill the bill completely. The latter contended, among other things, that in light of a continually decreasing accident rate among boaters — despite a continual increase in the number of registered owners — such a heavy-handed approach was unwarranted. To make a long story short, the bill died in committee.

sailors’ lives while they were here, the guys were just tickled pink, so to speak, to sit where London himself slammed down a few boozeballs.

Speaking partly through an interpreter and partly in pretty decent English, Viktor said that Russians just love to read Jack London. Any books in particular? "All of them!" he said. (London once ran for mayor of Oakland on the Socialist ticket, and Lenin was reportedly grasping one of his books when he died.)

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An ambitious attempt still in its early I stages, this projed actually goes a good bit I beyond two guys beating the hell out of a j [boat and themselves just to trash a moldy 1 old record. Their three-year plan (which I indudes two more race-oriented projects) I focuses on such varied objectives as: raising I funds for charity, soliciting public awareness land participation in the challenge, and [educating school-age kids on both sailing [ and ocean ecology — in other words, a lot [of what the future of sailing may be about [We’ll be telling "you more as the project j Stakes shape next month.

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Debate over the bill was apparently low drama compared to the pyrotechnics outside the hearing room, though. "It was like the start of Wrestlemania V" says 'Deep Bilge', our way-inside guy at the Capitol. He’s referring to a shirt-grabbing, shouting-and-hollering session between members of NCMA and RBOC, apparently over which one knows what’s best for us weekend warriors. Both sides came out claiming credit for the demise of 2059, with the party of one part (we’d rather not say which) going on to broadside the party of the other part as a greedy, self-serving, backstabbing tool of the extreme right/left (delete one). You know, the usual stuff, but it made great reading. Now that it’s over, however, we hope they’ll be able to bury the hatchet — and we don’t mean in each other’s brains.

We might as well end this little epistle with our own 38 cents worth. We

camp has 22 keelboats and 80 dinghies. The youngsters spend up to five hours a day sailing during the summer. During the winter, they practice knots and learn about sails and other related subjects. The 11 Soviet exchange students who went to Bellingham this year got to sail over on the 100-ft Soviet training ship Palladia. After camp, they sailed down to the Goodwill Games in Seattle before heading home.

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don t think SB 2059 was necessary, either. But unless certain things change, the proposals of more like it are inevitable. Things like how and how well the statistics' that spark legislators into action are collated. For example, no less than Department of Boating and Waterways director William Ivers has said publicly that "Only about 10 percent of (boating) accidents are reported to the Department." Yet those very DBW stats wereSybat started 2059 on its way.

The statistics also do not delineate between sailboats, motorboats and whatever type of vessel you want to call a jet ski. Furthermore, we’ve been told by reliable sources that the vast majority of boating injuries and fatalities are a function of excess speed, which cuts 99 percent of sailboats out of the loop immediately. The other large contingent of fatalities are fishermen who drink too much and fall off their boats.

Until the so-called statistics show all that, however, all sailors can thank the idiots of our waterways for the ever-increasing number of new and unnecessarily harsh regulations bound to come our way at regular intervals.

been to he and his crew.

"Five years ago, the ideologists were telling us that the U.S. was not our friend," he observes. (Gee, Viktor, back then our ideologists were saying the same thing about you guys.)

On August 3, Kapitan Panaev shoved off for Lahaina, Maui. From there, they’ll make a beeline back home, aiming to make Nakhodka in early September before the

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just passin’ through That s Dudley Brown all right. "Whatever you do, don’t make a big deal about me. I’m not here to push myself in people’s faces," says the singlehander now three years out of Adelaide, South Australia.

We caught up with Dudley as he was stowing away what looked like a year s worth of provisions aboard his Sampson 36 ferrocement ketch Podge II at Richmond YC. "This place you have here called 'The Price Club' is quite reasonable” he smiles. He arrived at RYC July 7 from Hawaii, getting a little fouled up on the approach when he couldn’t find the big natural gas tower marked on the chart — the one that was dismantled last year. He made it eventually, and has since confirmed the contention of the Richmonder he met in Hawaii that "the people here in Richmond couldn’t be any nicer."

The original Podge, a 45—ft self-designed and built cutter, was severely damaged when it hit a reef in Hawaii, extending Brown’s stay there a couple years. Today she’s a liveaboard there, and Dudley is content with the more easily managed Podge II. 1 ve worked with wood, fiberglass and steel," he says in response to our question about ferrocement, "but all I knew about ferro boats was that 78 footer nicknamed 'the sailing sidewalk' once won the Sydney-Hobart." From what he found out, however, Podge II is one of the best built ferro boats around. "Twin brothers — one ran a concrete business and the other ran a steel supply company — had her built in 1974 in Lake Oswego, Oregon," he says. "If you can believe it, the framing is all stainless!"

After a few days up in the Delta, Dudley will head south. He plans on spending some time in San Diego installing a new stove and cabin heater_ and visiting with his youngest son, who’s going to fly up for Christmas. He’ll also lay over in Costa Rica long enough to give the boat a completely new mahogany interior. From there, the retired civil servant will head to Peru (where his wife will join up for a while), Chile and on around the Horn_ "something I’ve dreamed about doing my whole life," he says. After that, "the Caribbean, your East Coast, Ireland, Norway — you name it, I’ll be there."

new transpac record on the horizon?

We’ve been hearing unofficial reports that the 75-foot French catamaran Jet Services may be entered in the "next TransPac". Since multihulls have never been allowed in the TransPac, presumably they mean the Multihull TransPac, which if there are any entries is usually run at approximately the same time as the 'real' TransPac. We for one would love to see Jet Services — or any of the other huge, hitech multihulls — have a go at the record because they are so incredibly fast.

They are capable of literally knocking days off the current multihull record, perhaps even halving Merlin’s 8-day, 11-hour monohull mark.

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typhoon season kicks in on the Sea of Japan. As for long range plans, they talked of returning in a year or two to participate in MYCO’s Catalina Race — although Viktor says that sailing 10,000 miles roundtrip for just one event would be hard to justify to the company, which foots the bill.

"If we could set up several events for us to do, that would be better," he says.

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Hold your hats on while you listen to these stats: — They averaged an unbelievable 19.5 knots for the entire course.

— Except for when they had to stop for three hours to replace a main halyard, they never slowed to less than 14 knots.

— In the first 48 hours they covered 1,037 nautical miles — approximately half the distance from Los Angeles to Honolulu.

— Jet Services’ best 24-hour run was 523 nautical miles! That’s an alltime record for any sailing vessel.

— Despite having to reef the main two days out of England, they were

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We’re not any more fond of multihulls than we are monohulls, but we think the French monster multis are really something special. Here’s to hoping Jet Services will bring a French kiss to alohaland!

the tie that t>frids [Editor’s note: The following article by William Vogeler is reprinted with permission of the Los Angeles Daily Journal, a Southern California publication seruing the legal profession. It was sent to us by a reader who feels "that while the facts in this case are extreme, the implications for other accidents while one’s boat is docked could be serious for liveaboards and owners of'martini barges'] LOS ANGELES — Sending up a potential red flag to boat owners, a state appellate court has ruled that a yacht owner’s insurance policy did not cover his liabilities for the death of a passenger on board. i The 4th District Court of Appeals concluded that the "All-Risk Yacht Policy", issued by Reliance Insurance Co., did not extend to protect and indemnify a former Newport Beach man in a wrongful death action against him. He is being sued for shooting and killing his live-in girlfriend on board his yacht.

"When the insured vessel owner’s conduct is the cause of an injury in a non-vessel-related act, even when occurring on the owner’s vessel, the loss is not covered," Justice Henry Moore wrote for the unanimous panel of the court in Reliance Insurance Co. v. Alan, G))8017.

Richard J. Wynne, who represents the mother of the deceased woman in the underlying action against Colin Alan, said the decision is the first published opinion in California to address the issue.

"It’s a pretty significant decision for boat owners, particularly people who reside on their boats," he said. Wynne said that under the decision a boat owner’s policy does not provide comprehensive liability coverage. A boat owner’s policy may not cover accidents that would typically be covered under a homeowner’s policy, he said.

If you have a standard slip-and-fall at your house, you’re certainly covered," he said. "But if that happens on a boat and the boat’s not in use, I believe under the logic of the decision, there wouldn’t be any coverage. If the boat is nothing more than the locale of the injury, then it’s not covered."

Wynne said he and his client must discuss whether to appeal the decision.

Alan’s attorney, who worked with Wynne on the appeal to the 4th District, declined to comment.

The case arose after the 1986 death of Janet Knobloch, who was living with Alan on his boat — named Tranquility — in Newport Harbor. Alan and Knobloch had been drinking one September evening, when they started to argue.

At one point, Alan was below in the cabin and Knobloch was on deck.

Locating his handgun, Alan shot at her through the cabin door. A bullet struck her in the head, and she died instantly.

Alan pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges and was imprisoned. In the meantime, Patricia Knobloch, the dead woman’s mother, sued Alan for wrongful death and emotional distress.

Reliance, which had issued an "All Risk Yacht Policy" with "Protection and Indemnity" coverage on the vessel, tendered a defense to Alan under reservation of rights. Under its policy, the insurer agreed to pay for all sums the insured was obligated to pay "as a result of ownership, operation, or maintenance" of the boat.

But the insurer moved for summary judgement, contending it had no duty to defend or indemnify Alan because the liability in the case did not result from the "ownership, operation or maintenance" of the insured vessel. The company also claimed it was entitled to reimbursement for nearly $6,000 it had expended in Alan’s defense.

The court granted the motion and Alan and Knobloch appealed.

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boat show — pathway More than 300 boats of every size and description — well, except submarines; Red October wouldn’t fit through the door — will be on display at the 19th annual Fall In-theWater Boat Show this September 15-23. And that’s only a small part of the action. Under the ’big top1 at Marina Village Yacht Harbor will be hundreds of other exhibits, displays, services and seminars.

If this "Iraq-niphobia" business has you as wired up and pre-ulcerous as us, a great way to take your mind off the madness is to go sailing. In a passive sort of a way, you’ll also be showing Saddam "der fuehrer" Hussein that we don’t need his stupid oil, anyway. Among sailboats on display at the show that can have you doing both in style are the Beneteau 32, 35 (two versions), 39 and 43; C&C 34; Corsair F-27 trimaran; CS 34; Ericson 34; Gulf 32 and 34; Hunter 27, 30, 32, 35, 37 and 42; Island Packet 35 and 38; Jeanneau 36, 37, 41 and 44; MacGregor 26; Mason 44; Nordic 48; Pacific Seacraft 37; Pearson 33,37,38; Taswell 43; and Tayana 37 and 47. (That’s as of August 25; there will likely be more by showtime.) And they’re not all static displays — on weekends Club Nautique (and possibly one more sailing school) will offer $5, half-hour rides aboard a Jeanneau 39 to all show-goers.

vintage boat Last year, the Sausalito Tallship Society ran its first Vintage Boat Show at the Bay Model. The event was such a resounding success that it’s coming back again this year about twice as big. From 20 to 30 traditionally rigged vessels will be open for public inspection, including the "first" replica of HMS Bounty, a 120-ft square rigger built for the Marlon Brando/Trevor Howard (1962) version of Mutiny on the Bounty.

As it doesn’t happen until October 7, we’ll go into more detail about the show in the next issue. The reason we’re bringing it up now is that the Tallship Society is looking for even more boats. To qualilfy for participation, all vessels must have wooden hulls and be presentable for display. There is

we need more Way back on May 22 a 14-year old Ethiopian by the name of Abrehem Selemon was discovered as a stowaway while the merchant ship Pearl was taking on oil in Syria.

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Additional attractions include excellent weekend seminars by Lynne Orloff-Jones on varous aspects of "Cooking and Cruising" (9/15, 16, 22, 23, 2:15 p.m.); as well as seminars on such subjects as "Marine Surveying" (9/15, 16, 22, 23, 10:30 a.m.), "Insuring your Boat" (9/15, 1 p.m.); "Financing A Boat" (9/16, 22, 23, 1 p.m.); and "GPS Navigation" (9/22, 4:45 p.m.).

You can also tour a 41-ft Coast Guard cutter, sign up to win a Bayliner 2000 motorboat — or just hang out at the Latitude booth and watch some of that excellent video coverage of the Whitbread Race we’ve been raving about for months.

The Northern California Marine Association (NCMA) produced this year’s show in association with Fry’s Food Stores and Coca Cola. Show hours are 2-8 p.m. weekdays; 10-8 Saturdays and 10-6 Sundays.

Admission is $5 for adults. If you’re short, look young for your age and make every third word 'rad' or 'dude', you might convince the ticket taker you’re under 12, in which case you get in free (don’t forget to shave the mustache). If you get caught, though, we don’t know you from Adam. For more information, call the NCMA at (415) 521-2646.

show due no fee to participate. (Admissions revenues from the show itself benefit the Sausakto Tallship Society Cadet Scholarship Program and the HMS Bounty.) Among 'bennies' for participants are the opportunity to sail in a traditional boat parade as a contingent of the Navy Week Parade of Ships (the Vintage Boat Show is an unofficial adjunct of Fleet Week this year), and a barbeque for the owners and crews of participating boats.

For more information on the show, or if you’re interested in including your woodie, call Ed Griggs at the Bay Model, (415) 3323871; or write him care of the Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965.

like him search turned up no body and he was presumed drowned — until Selemon was discovered aboard the Navy cargo ship Major Stephen Pless. Officials can only deduce the young man swam the two miles between the ships and climbed up the anchor chain.

If we were dictator around here, we’d give that boy immediate citizenship/ This country needs people with that kind of desire and drive.

binds — cont’d Circuit Court of Appeals. In Lanasse v. Travelers Insurance Company, 450 F.2d 580 (1971), the federal court concluded that an insured vessel must serve for more than the mere locale for the accident to invoke insurance coverage.

"In the instant case, there is no question the vessel was docked in Newport Beach when the incident occurred and merely served as the locale for the incident," wrote Moore, joined by Justices Edward Wallin and Thomas Crosby.

We suppose the moral of the court’s ruling is that either 1. you shouldn’t have any accidents or murder loved ones with the dock lines tied, or 2. if you must have such accidents or commit mayhem, do so after having purchased a special liveaboard policy that indeed covers 'all risks'.

short sightings CATALINA — The West Coast lost one of it’s most distinguished grande dames July 30 when the 57-ft schooner Diosa del Mar struck a reef near Ship Rock and sank. The mishap took place during the annual Fireman’s Race to Catalina. According to reports, Diosa, considered by some to be the fastest schooner on the West Coast, swung around Ship Rock only to find a small boat anchored right in front of them. "We were doing about 12 to 14 knots at the time," said owner/skipper Eddie Weinberg. "If we’d have hit that little boat we’d have killed somebody." His only recourse was to turn for the rock that ripped her open. All 12 people aboard were rescued safely by the Coast Guard. Divers determined the schooner, built in 1898 in Tottenville, New York (at the same yard as the America) was damaged beyond repair.

ENSENADA/LAS SAUNA, BAJA — How would you like to end a leisurely day of fishing like this: you and your two buddies walk to the back of your 21-ft Chris Craft to retrieve your fishing poles — and the boat sinks out from under you! According to three San Diego men, that’s exactly what happened to them when a bait tank apparently backed up into the bilge on Monday, August 13. At the time of the sinking, about 6 p.m., the boat was 10 miles north of Ensenada and 8 miles out to sea. The three, owner Eric Jones, 46, David James, 27, and Paul Hays, 20, retrieved lifejackets and a flare gun from the swamped hull and began to swim. It took about 8 hours to cover the distance to shore, the two younger men having to tow owner James the last few hours. Though the water was luckily in the 70 degree range through the night, James was suffering mild hypothermia when the haggard trio finally crawled ashore on the beach at Las Salina. Partiers on the beach reported later that they saw flares earlier in the night, but didn’t report them because they thought they were simply a response to the fireworks they’d been shooting off ashore (!). The three were taken to the hospital in Ensenada and released the next day. Asked to comment on what boaters can learn from the incident, a spokesman for Coast Guard group office San Diego simply said, "Lifejackets, lifejackets, lifejackets."

SAN FRANCISCO — This will surprise you. The third most popular tourist attraction in the United States — after Disney World and Disneyland — is Pier 39 in San Francisco. This according to Amusement Business magazine. The amusement/restaurant/marina complex did $90 million in business last year despite the adverse PR of the October earthquake.

NETHERLANDS — According to the International Whaling Commission, there are now between 75,000 and 145,000 minke whales in the North Atlantic and another 760,000 in*the Southern Hemisphere. Citing those figures Norway asked permission to resume commercial hunting while Iceland asked for an annual whaling quota of 200. The commission denied both requests and the four-year global ban remains in effect.

SAN FRANCISCO — According to the Sierra Club, some popular paint trippers are in violation of state standards and represent risks 100,000 times ireater than California allows. Named in an intention to sue notice were paint, •poxy and varnish removers marketed under the following well known brands: lasco, Standard Brands, Zynolyte, Sears Roebuck and Formby’s. If the Sierra cont'd next sightings page

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Club claims are correct, the companies may be subject to more than $100 million in fines. 'Safest Stripper', manufactured by 3M, is said by the Sierra Club to be a safe alternative.

HONOLULU — Rainbow Warrior, the Greenpeace ship, departed Honolulu on July 16 to pursue a non-violent campaign against drift net fishing in the North Pacific. Known as the 'wall of death', the 30-mile long nets snare and kill everything larger than a cigar in the upper 40 feet of water. Ninetypercent of what is caught is discarded. According to U.S. Department of Commerce figures, Japan’s squid-fishing boats alone killed 58,000 sharks, 9,173 birds and 914 dolphins in just the last half of 1989. Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are considered to be the biggest drift-net offenders, each night putting out enough drift net in the North Pacific to circle the globe at the equator. In 1989 the United Nations backed a resolution that calls for a worldwide ban on the nets by July of 1992. Fishing with such nets should be stopped immediately.

In other ocean abuse news, 'Clorox fishing' is suspected in the mysteriQus death of a substantial amount of ocean life off the east side of Oahu. The illegal technique is simple; pour a bunch of Clorox or other bleach into the ocean, then pick up the dead fish. Because the bleach prevents the fish from breathing, they die before they absorb the toxin and thus remain edible.

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Our 'lookin’ good' feature boat for September is old #11, the Bird Boat Oriole, shown here doing what she was built to do.

Hard to believe this boat is only in midrestoration, but like most of us, partners Doug Hamilton (at the tiller) and Brett Stohler have to put time and money into the project a little at a time. As reported in our

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HAWAII — A record still stands in the Aloha State. A group of Australian tourists aboard the sailing cruise ship Windjammer drank 75 gallons of Mai Tais in 1 hour and 50 minutes.

YOU HAVE TO GUESS WHERE — We want the state and county that has the highest number of cremations in the nation. Any ideas? California probably wasn’t hard to guess, but... Marin County? True, according to death record analyses. In 1988, 38% of Californians who died were cremated — more than twice the national average of 15.3%. And then there’s Marin, which boasts a whopping 63% cremation rate, easily the highest in the nation. Why are we telling you all this? Well, cremations are frequent enough that they support a whole subindustry of on-the-water ash-scattering services such as that offered by the Neptune Society, which sent us this information.

PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN — First politicians, now royalty. Two months ago, Representative Joe Kennedy of Massachusetts plunged into shark-infested water off Kona, Hawaii, to rescue a couple whose boat had overturned. Last month, no less than Spain’s King Juan Carlos, an enthusiastic sailor, jumped fully clad into the Mediterranean to rescue two girls whose boat had overturned in high winds. In doing so, the 52-year-old monarch shocked both guests and security guards aboard the shuttle that was taking him to shore from a yacht. But what the heck, why should only commoners experience the thrill of rescuing two damsels in distress?

Would U.S. presidents do the same? Bush and Carter surely would.

Reagan, Nixon and LBJ would have sent staffers. Ford would have stumbled trying to jump over the side. All in all a decent record is not a good one.

ANY WATERWAYS ANYWHERE NEAR KUWAIT — In case you’ve been sequestered away in some sensory deprivation experiment, you may be interested to know that the world is on the brink of some serious doo-doo in the Middle East. Doo-doo which, according to a veritable explosion of 'experts' may hit the fan at any minute. Anyway, just in case you also missed the scintillating reading of the bi-monthy Notice to Mariners (which may just qualify as sensory deprivation), we should tell you that the waters around the Persian Gulf area are not exactly prime cruising ground. "Any waterborne craft which threaten or interfere with U.S. Forces... will be considered hostile" says the August 20 NTM. CHICAGO RIVER AND (PRETTY SOON) WATERWAYS NEAR YOU — Have you heard about this rubber ducky gimmick? You pay $5 apiece for an individually numbered rubber ducky, which is dumped along with, in this case, 29,999 identical rubber duckies into the Chicago River. A cont'd next sightings page page 106

SIGHTINGS good May issue, the hull and rig of the 30-ft Bay classic, built in 1929 in Sausalito, have been completely redone. Now all she needs is a new interior.

But hey, when the wind’s up and the sun’s shining, the work can wait. Let’s go play!

short sightings — cont’d special 'duck trap' scoops up all competitors downstream. (If you insist on a tie-in to sailing, this makes rubber duckies the largest one-design fleet in history... which doesn’t portend a very rosey outlook for the future of mankind.) Anyway, whoever’s duckies finish in the money wins prizes, with the lion’s share of the revenue going so far to charities. Started by an Arizona real estate broker in 1988, Great American Duck Races expects to handle 103 events this year and post revenues of $1 million.

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V V e brought a knife to a gun fight," said Camouflage helmsman Mike Elias of tiie U.S. team effort at this year’s Kenwood Cup. And what a shoot-out it was! Forty-five boats — 33 hot IOR machines and 12 mostly local IMS boats — began the Royal Hawaiian Ocean Racing Club’s seventh biennial series off Honolulu on August 3.

Eleven days later — after four 27-mile ocean triangles, the 150-mile Molokai Race and the brutal 390-mile Kaula Island Race (quickly dubbed the "Hate the Rock" Race) — the fleet had dwindled to 35 boats.

It was a series of attrition: Seven masts broke (Marishiten had the dubious distinction of breaking two); four headstays parted; four booms snapped; and untold halyards and sails were destroyed. Most tragic of all, An, a Japanese one tonner sailed by 14 women, hit a reef in the Molokai Race and sank, killing a crewmember (see sidebar on page 112). It was the saddest, most carnage-filled series since the ’82 blowout — ironic, considering that this year’s series wasn’t even particularly windy.

When the smoke cleared, only one of the seven international three-boat teams competing for the Kenwood Cup was left intact, and at that only barely. Will, Ryouji Oda’s Japanese Farr 50 snapped three quarters of her rudder off 30 miles into the heavily-weighted Kaula Island Race, but

Courtney Schultz attaches 'ti' leaves to the bow pulpit of her family's Frers 45 'Camouflage1.

Even that didn't help. managed to limp around the grueling race track nonetheless. Oda’s crew was well aware that the Australian Frers 50 Cyclone — the top individual boat going into the final combat — had pulled out with rig problems earlier in the race, effectively knocking the

frontrunning Aussies out of contention. "We nursed the boat the whole way," said WHYs tactician Kimo Worthington. 'We knew we had to finish for our team to win."

Will’s persistence — combined with a nice finish by teammate Swing, a Farr 44 that finally came alive when it counted, and a great all-arpund series by their third boat, the Farr 50 Tiger — gave the Japanese 728 points in the final standings to Australia’s 707 (the difference of only five places in the final race). It was Japan’s first-ever major offshore yacht racing championship, achieved through the triple-edged sword that country is famous for: high technology, unlimited yen (which paid for, among other things, the Kiwi 'consultants' who appeared in key roles on most of their boats) and a near-fanatical

The ecstacy: four 50s reach into the leeward mark. It doesn't get much better than this.

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JL hough still a relatively new force in international ocean racing, it seemed inevitable and appropriate that Japan would finally win the Kenwood Cup. After all, the lavish two week regatta was once again hosted — supposedly to the tune of seven figures — by the Tokyo-based Kenwood Corporation, and Japan sent by far the most yachts (18) and three-boat teams (3) of any country to this year’s competition. Still, because of the way the victory was achieved, i.e. at the expense of the Australians ("Once page 108

again, the survivors ended up the winners," figured Sorcery helmsman Steve Grillon.

"The Kenwood Cup has been lost more times than it’s been won"), and because of the death of their countrywoman, 27-year-old Hisako Saitoh, the Japanese celebration was

a quiet one.

While the Japanese Blue Team held center stage — the Kenwood Cup is first and

The agony: the Australian Farr 65 'Brindabella' was an early casualty.

foremost an international IOR team competition — many other fine performances did not go unnoticed. Overall individual honors went to the one tonner Matenrow, a new Japanese Yokoyama 40 under charter to New Zeblander Tom Dodson and a crew of Steinlager II Whitbread veterans.

Matenrow actually ended up in a three way tie with a pair of Farr 50s — the Australian Heaven Can Wait (the top scoring boat in the four inshore races) and Tiger — but won on the cumulative time tie-breaker.

In the new International Measurement System (IMS) classes, Urban Renewal, a local J/35 owned and sailed by 31-year-old Kevin Meechan, won overall against a motley assortment of production boats, aging IOR warhorses and the pre-race favorite, an all-

KENWOOD CUP out act of Kiwi aggression named Peacemaker. "The IMS rule seemed to work quite well," noted executive race ^rector Ken Morrison. "It may represent a big part of the Kenwood Cup’s future if interest in IOR continues to wane."

Unfortunately, the U.S. 'pick-up' team of Sorcery, Camouflage and Bravura was mauled pretty badly, finishing — as predicted — right in the middle of the team competition. The former two boats proved no match for their newer, million dollar counterparts, while the still-speedy Bravura suffered two crippling breakdowns — a broken forestay in the second ocean triangle and a broken boom (and subsequent DNF) in the Kaula Race — that knocked her into the cheap seats. But the trip was well worth it for Bravura owner Irv Loube, who sold his well-travelled Barr 40 to the Japanese near the end of the series.

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Given Hawaii’s warm sun, blustery tradewinds and aloha spirit, it’s no wonder

Tom McCall's IMS machine 'Peacemaker' was so named “because my wife said she'd kill me if I got another IOR boat."

that the international regatta was an overnight sensation. The ’78 regatta attracted 41 boats (the top individual scorer was the

dominated by Bay Area boats and won — for the first time — by a U.S. team (Great Fun, Bullfrog and Kialoa UP). Two years

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Kiwi Farr 42 Monique, now a liveaboard on San Francisco Bay). Sixty-four yachts sailed in the ’80 Clipper Cup; then a record-high 80 boats gutted out the now-legendary ’82 series, which saw winds peak at 45 knots.

That series, which earned the Molokai Race its 'Demolition Derby' nickname, was

Caught in the crossfire: Molokai Race hero ‘Will Jr.' scrambles to get out of the way of maxis 'Sorcer/ and 'Drumbeat1.

later, in 1984, another U.S. team (Camouflage, Checkmate and Tomahawk) won against a 69-boat fleet.

After the ’84 series, Ran Am relinquished their Pacific air routes, and with it sponsorship of the Clipper Cup. Fortuitously, the Kenwood Corporation was there to pick up the slack, and the series continued without missing a beat In the ’86 regatta — the first Kenwood Cup — Crazy Horse topped a 48-boat fleet and New Zealand grabbed team honors. The maxis arrived in force for the 1988 Kenwood Cup, a series which the Aussies won overall, while Bravura was the individual high scorer in the 45-boat fleet.

Which brings us back, more or less, to this year’s series. Even before the 1990 Kenwood Cup began, it felt like it was going to be, well, different. Who would come, we wondered? IOR seems to be breathing its last on the West Coast, so that ruled out a large U.S. contingent. Without the benefit of old age allowances (a system used in the U.S., but not in international competition such as the Kenwood Cup), most of the aging American IOR fleet would be obsolete anyway.

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second place finisher at last year’s Admiral’s Cup, and Heaven Can Wait, top scorer in the Southern Cross Series six months ago.

Kaitaro V and Swing (ex-Librah, Michael Fay’s third place Admiral’s Cup finisher) were among the hot two tonners in attendance, and a half dozen shiny new one tonners were joined by a few good "old" ones like Bravura and Propaganda.

"Look around! You can’t tell me IOR is dead yet," said Bravura’s Scott Easom, obviously impressed with the calibre of the fleet.

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off in the Med, the 50s were busy on the East Coast, the One Ton Worlds were occurring, in August in Sweden, and the California ULDB 70s firmly declined the invitation to destroy their fragile surfboards in Hawaii’s lumpy waters. Even the three-boat team from England chose not to come, despite an proposed $90,000 travel subsidy from Kenwood for winning the ’89 Admiral’s Cup. A Russian boat — the industrial-grade Hoffman 45 Admiral Nevelskoy — did accept an offer to race, which raised the excitement level a notch. Unfortunately though, the Admiral pulled into town late, arriving just as the Kenwood Cup was winding down.

The fleet that headed out to race the first triangle race on August 3 was actually stronger than might have been expected, though fewer countries than usual were represented. Japan, as mentioned, fielded the most yachts (18), followed by the U.S. (14, of which 11 were from Hawaii), Australia (6), New Zealand (6) and Canada (1).

Though the smallest IOR fleet ever, the quality was still evident: Drumbeat, the fractionally rigged Redrick-designed Australian maxi, was there, despite owner Alan Bond s much-publicized financial woes. Four stateof-the art 50s showed up, including Will, the page 111

The eight biggest boats in the fleet — the three-boat maxi Class A and five-boat Class B for ULDBs — shared the first start of each race. Dismastings quickly whittled this group down to five boats, starting when the hard-luck M-l (known as 1-W since her huli at Kaena Point several months ago) broke her new rig at the final leeward mark of race one. Next, Brindabella, a much heralded new F^trr 65 from Australia, inexplicably lost hers when a port D-l failed during a tack less than a minute into the third race.

Later in -the same race, it was the Japanese sled Marishiten’s turn. She dropped her stick a mile from the finish, apparently due to the 'shock loading' of pounding upwind with 26 people on the rail. Steppinq

rig at the start of the ’88 Around the State Race. Money, however, seems to be no object for Takeda — prior to the series, he bought a 'crew house' next to Imelda Marcos’ estate in the hills above Honolulu.

With the field thusly thinned out — and the pecking order firmly established from the first gun — the racing took on a monotonous similarity: Drumbeat, with Peter Gilmour and Alan Bond sharing file steering, beat Jake Wood’s 7-year-old bulb-keeled Sorcery in every race. Meanwhile, Graeme Woodruffe’s Farr 55 New Zealand Natural (aka Emotional Rescue) got the best of near sistership Starlight Express in all but the last two races. The third Class B boat was Wild Thing, a beamy Aussie 47-footer that was, in a word, slow. The Thing finished 30th overall — one place behind An, which sank halfway through the series.

Sorcery put up a decent fight in each race, often finishing less than a minute behind Drumbeat despite numerous equipment failures, which included breaking six halyards. "We switched to 7/16 wire — which is rated for 30,000 pounds — and still kept breaking them. We even broke our main halyard in the Hate the Rock Race," said perplexed crewman Dave McCalley.

"Something was obviously going on at the top of the mast."

Drumbeat, according to the Sorcery

It was all yvork and no play for 'Bravura's' Peter Cameron. Equipment failures stymied Irv Loube's Farr 40 this time around.

Katie and Kimo Worthington CWill's' tactician) enjoyed Hawaii. Kimo's interest in SOs isn't coincidental: he'll helm the new 'Fujimo'.

a back-up rig overnight, Marishiten sailed in the mellow Molokai Race, only to blow out her second rig when the spinnaker pole took out the forestay in a vicious round-up 5 miles from the finish. The Kenwood Cup hasn’t been kind to Marishiten owner Katsuhiko Takeda: the same boat also lost a

crew, wasn’t nearly as fast as Passage and 11 Moro had been at the last Kenwood Cup. Still, she was fast enough to beat Sorcery’s ’86 Molokai Race record by half an hour, finishing in 14 hours, 52 minutes. Sorcery almost revenged that loss in the next day’s fourth ocean triangle, leading Drumbeat around the course until her #2 jib ripped during one of the final tacks. The Drumbeat squad acknowledged Sorcery’s good show by

KENWOOD CUP applauding them as they docked, which was about the extent of the communication between the two maxis.

That race was an exciting one, but for anyone who saw the ’88 show — when 10 maxis went at it dinghy-style — this class was a complete snoozer.

Classes C & D Not so the next group, the 50s in Class C and the 45s in Class D. They put on a terrific performance; in fact, the 50s were the hardest pushing group at the regatta.

Cyclone, Heaven Can Wait (so named because owner Warren Johns had 'cheated' death by recovering from a heart attack), the Geoff Stagg-driven Will and the Peter Lesterdriven Tiger (ex-Bengal before a Rule 26 induced name change) went around .the course as if connected by rubber bands.

"One mistake and you were flushed," claimed Worthington. Far back on the horizon, generally Finishing 15 or 20 minutes behind, were two other Class C boats, the aging Mauna Lani Flash and the Japanese Takai 46 Tobiume.

If any boats should have exploded, it should have been the 50s, who often kept #ls up in over 20 knots of breeze, destroying sails and pushing the outside of the rig envelope. Heaven Can Wait, with

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Jamie Wilmot handling the steering chores, pushed too hard in the Molokai Race, breaking her forestay 17 miles before the weather mark. Running all their halyards forward and setting a storm jib, HCW managed to finish the race. Cyclone wasn’t as lucky in the Rock Race: they stretched their rod rigging in the early going, horribly inverting their mast It didn’t break, but they were out of the crucial Taig points' race.

The intensity in the 50 class spilled over into the protest room, as well: petty squabbles about equipment and pumping on waves paled next to a vehement protest by Cyclone against Will for not stopping to tender aid, along with everyone else, to An in the Molokai Race. "They called us 'murderers' in the protest room; saying stuff

like 'how cam you sleep at night?'," said a still-miffed Worthington. "We couldn’t believe it — they tried to get us thrown out of the entire regatta for unsportmanslike conduct" (The protest was quickly dismissed.)

Class D, the two tonners, might have been a massacre had the Japanese Kaitaro V not broken her headstay in the second race, causing them to miss a few races, which gave the class victory to her older sistership Swing. The new blue state-of-theart Farr 44, which the crew of Camouflage described as "scary fast", is virtually the same boat that Bravura owner Irv Loube is having built, which bodes well for our 1991 Admiral’s Cup chances. Ninja, a new Davidson 44, finished second, in spite of withdrawing early from the Kaula Rock Race after breaking her boom in the "washing machine" conditions at Koko Head. "That was the windiest part of the whole series,"

"IT COULD HAVE BEEN ANY ONE OF US...."

Farr 40 An was beating upwind 100 yards off Cape Halawa, the easternmost tip of

Which makes it all the harder to explain what happened next: Without warning, An’s as the boat crashed into a 'papa', or isolated

13 Japanese nationals and a local Hawaiian, Suzette Smith — were almost 11 hours into le If ice, running

immediately began to sink bow-first in 35 feet of water.

In the ensuing confusion before the boat tipped over, flares were shot, the liferaft was inflated and a 'Mayday' was broadcast.

diameter. Aggresively attempting to 'cut fire

been an easy sail across the Molokai Channel under a full moon, and as morning approached the wind was now down to only 13-15 knots. Surely, all aboard were looking forward to rounding the weather mark off Maui, just 8.5 miles away, and carrying the kite back to Honolulu. women had been training since April, and their sponsor — a Japanese publishing

An, among others — had come through with a new $700,000 Farr 40. The An team had been practicing in Hawaii for a full month before the regatta, and were the only boat to have sailed a dress rehearsal 'Hate the Rock' Race. They had also sailed past the practice,

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comer1 in the dim light of dawn, the crew realized too late they were headed for disaster. Pinching up to dear the froth on the water that could only indicate a reef, they lost control of the boat as a series of three large waves hit depositing them

behind An and arrived within minutes, as did Uin Na Mara and Mad Max. As the radio crackled — many of the transmissions were in Japanese, which only added to the chaos — virtually every boat nearby (and some

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TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY ALL PHOTOS LATITUDE/ROB said Camouflages' s Steve Taft "It was blowing 30-ish and the seas were big and confused. Everyone went into 'survival' mode to get through that part" Star & Star (ex-Ninja), an '88 Kenwood Cup vet that was less than impressive even two years ago, finished solidly in the middle, followed by A1 Schultz’s Frers 45 Camouflage and Mimi (ex-Equity), two former Kenwood Cup stars whose glory days are long behind them. Despite being sailed hard by a talented Long Beach group, which Northern Californians Taft and Tom Ross somehow infiltrated, the 8-year-old design was simply outgunned. "We’d round the weather mark in great shape," claimed driver Elias, "But then the kites would go up and we’d get dusted. It was like trying to race a Hat against Ferraris and Lamborghinis — and the Rat had clutch problems!"

Affable Camouflage owner A1 Schultz shook off the frustrating experience, saying, "Hey, at least we’re here. This is still the best racing in the world." Camouflage remained in Hawaii, and is seriously for sale.

Everybody loves a parade: from left, 'Tiger", 'Heaven Can Wait, 'Cyclone' and 'Will1.

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after she hit, An slipped under with running lights and cabin lights still glowing, creating an eerie, surreal atmosphere. Her crew had already been plucked out of the water by Will Jr., but it was only then that the women realized that 27-year-old Hisako Saitoh — who sat fifth back on the crowded rail and worked the mast area — was missing.

According to others on An, Saitoh was entangled in the running rigging as the boat capsized, and had last been seen diving underwater in a vain attempt to free herself.

Her body, found 20 feet away from the sunken boat, was recovered an hour and a half later by Maui fire department rescue divers.

Exact details of fire catastrophe were still being sorted out several weeks later, and may never be known dearly. Due to rumors, the language barrier, and the crew’s understandable reluctance to discuss the incident, we may never know what exactly transpired off Cape Halawa that morning. Could Saitoh have been saved? Why didn’t people dive after her? What could have been done better?

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situation with Bravura going into the finale.

When Bravura blew out a spinnaker and broke her boom in a freak puff of wind at the barren Kaula Rock turning point ("It was

’79 SGRC are the only ones that come readily to mind). "This tragedy causes us to dangerous, demanding sport," said RHORC’s Ken Morrison. The crew of An was an exceptionally talented group of sailors who lust got unlucky. It could have been any one of us,” Indeed, at least three other boats bounced off rocks in the same area that Mimf, the latter two hitting hard enough to necessitate haulouts after the race.

Hisako Saitoh — who had only begun sailing several years prior, but whose experience included the 5,500-mile New

the fourth triangle race. Led by Drumbeat, the Kenwood Cup fleet filed past a floating wreath, crews at attention on the starboard rail. Leis and white flower petals. In the Japanese mourning custom, were thrown into the ocean, briefly turning the sea into a kaleidoscope of color. Even the dismasted boats — Marishiten, Brindabella and M-l — came out to pay their respects.

It was a haunting moment, and many a private prayer was offered. Half an hour later, it was time to race again. /

hateful — we were literally as far away from Honolulu as possible!" groaned crewmember Scott Easom, who renewed his vow to quit long distance racing), Matenrow’s victory was assured.

The new Yokoyama-designed "Farr 40 clone", sailing in her first regatta, was whipped hard by charterer Tom Dodson and his Kiwi round-the-worlders. Their experience showed in the final moments of the Molokai Race when their spinnaker popped unexpectedly: with Bravura breathing down their neck, % Matenrow gang had another kite up in 30 seconds, holding on for a hardfought one minute victory. ’They were good," admitted Bravura owner Irv Loube, "and we had our problems." Bravura’s talented crew (driver Robbie Haines, navigator Skip Allan, tactician Ed Baird, Peter Cameron, Scott Easom, Dennis George, Mike Howard, "Molly" McAllister and Dave Notfage) was also called upon to react quickly when their headstay broke near the end of the second race.

Unlike Propaganda, which suffered the same fate in the first race, the Bravura group was able to hobble to the finish under main alone, losing a sure second or possible first place finish? but salvaging a seventh.

Despite the set-backs, Loube — one of few Kenwood Cup vets who actually laments tiie loss of the State Race — couldn’t stop smiling, as he sold Bravura (supposedly for a good price) to Makoto Muroi, owner of the relatively new Farr 40 Spica V. Muroi has already painted the boat red and renamed her, for unknown reasons, I’m Sony. Few Northern California boats — hell, few U.S. boats — have ever been as successful as Bravura, but no one shed any tears upon her departure: Irv’s new project promises to

KENWOOD CUP be every bit as exciting.

Other noteworthy efforts in the One Ton class were turned in by Arecan Bay (exBlack Jack) and Boy (named after a clothing line in Japan), which finished second and third respectively. Lou Abraham’s familiar Dubois 40 Ultimate Challenge sailed brilliantly in the Rock Race, banging a hard left to Kauai on her way home to correct out over the entire fleet. That lofty finish elevated Challenge into a fourth place tie with Bravura.

In the carnage department, Blue Note IV broke her mast in final triangle race, while the now elderly Canadian entry Mad Max broke her boom in two different races, the second time giving them an excuse to retire early from the less-than-fun Rock Race.

Mad Max, according to some survivors of that race, was one of the lucky ones. The bouncy return trip from the Rock — upwind in 25 knots against a 1-knot current and 8foot seas — was as rude an adventure as anyone can ever remember. Crews huddled miserably on the rail for over 30 hours, as few boats in this era of sponsorship and professional sailing were willing to compromise their competitive edge.

Comments after the macho race ranged from "What were they thinking?" to "Bring back the State Race" to "Never again!"

If anyone liked the race, they forgot to tell us.

IMS While the IOR crowd played hardball — and got most of the media attention — a disparate fleet of a dozen "ordinary" boats were pitted against each other under the International Measurement System. An odder collection of boats has seldom hit the starting line together: among the entries were IOR dinosaurs like Be One (ex-Zero), Uin Na Mara and the painfully slow High Roler, new production boats including two J/35s and a Danish-built X-119 called Perestroika; an old ULDB (the Olson 40 Prime Time); and some custom go-fast "cruiser/racers" like the Davidson 42 Power Play and the strippeddown bulb-keeled Peacemaker.

Bringing Peacemaker to bear on this small group had all the appearances of using a nuclear bomb to flatten an anthill, and most observers figured the sexy looking 39footer — billed as the "fastest ocean racer under 40 feet in the world" — would obliterate the IMS fleet. Owned by Tom McCall of Exador fame (which would have won the ’84 series but for what he called "some extracurricular wave jumping at South Point") and sailed by some of New Zealand’s finest, including designer Greg Elliot and builder Mick Cookson, Peacemaker would routinely buzz through the one tonners minutes after the kites went up.

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The samurai warrior' kite sported by the Farr 43 'Mimi' was the prettiest we've ever seen.

Peacemaker, however, failed to save her time on the better sailed small boats.

Winning the IMS division overall by a large margin was newly installed Waikiki YC commodore Kevin Meechan with his J/35 Urban Renewal. Meechan and his youthful crew enjoyed themselves throughout the regatta, crediting their unique "Cubie Count" system with keeping everyone loose and motivated. "If you screwed up and made a mistake which cost us time, you had to buy a round of cube libres,” explained Meechan, who added jokingly, "Our bowman bought us lots of drinks!"

Aren't you glad you use Dialf Rob 'Rambo' Snyders, 'Camouflage's point man, rinses off the salt after the daily battle.

Another J/35, Doug Taylor’s Ice Breaker, finished fourth overall. ’We were pleasantly surprised at how well the J/35 fared under the mysterious IMS system," said ' Munch MacDonald, who along with Mark Rastello represented the Bay Area on board Ice Breaker (Taylor owns Hawaii’s only ice skating rink). Interestingly, buddies Taylor and Meechan have teamed up to charter a J/35 in the upcoming Big Boat Series.

Two IMS boats dropped by the wayside during the long series — Out ri About with a permanently inverted mast acquired in the third race and Uin Na Mara after shedding her ancient rig in the fourth race. Despite his misfortune, Uin Na Mara's Jim Barnhart was keen on the IMS rule: ’We had some really close finishes; the rule must be working. Next time, let’s hope the IMS class can attract some interest from the West Coast."

Epilogue We could ramble on and on for pages about the peripheral contests (the warm up race, the wet T-shirt contest, the plywood boat contest), details of the many parties (the Mount Gay party at the McCoy Phvilion, the Society of Nautical Scribes — aka SINS — party at Murphy’s, the various yacht club parties, the awards banquet at the Sheraton), or who the best photo boat drivers were (Lorrin Thurston and Steve Jackson on Hanoi get our vote). We could even, God forbid, get into a more technical analysis (e.g., 46% of the IOR boats were Farr designs, 34% carried North Sails; 37% used Sparcraft rigs and 20% were built by Cookson in New Zealand).

But we’ll spare you all the pleasurable little details. Suffice it to say that everyone — especially the Japanese — had a good time at this year’s regatta, and that the Kenwood Cup is alive and well despite a sore lack of West Coast interest. "Even with participation down, the Kenwood Cup remains the greatest regatta in the world," claimed Camouflage’s John Jourdane, and we couldn’t agree more.

If you don’t want to take Jourdane’s word for it, plan on being in Hawaii on August 1-13, 1992, and see for yourself.

That’s when the eighth biennial Kenwood Cup will be fought — and with energy spilling over from the America’s Cup (May 9, 1992 in San Diego) and the Two Ton Worlds (tentatively scheduled for Hawaii prior to the Kenwood Cup), the next regatta promises to be another high powered, international battle.- ; .

Don’t come unarmed.

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Class

Fleet

KENWOOD CUP INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Yacht

Boat Type

Rating

Owner

Country

Race 1

Race 2

Race 3

Molokai

Races

Kaula

Total

Drumbeat Sorcery Brlndabella

Ped. 83 Mull 82 Farr 65

70.04 70.00 62.29

Alan Bond Jake Wood George Snow

AUS USA AUS

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 DNF

1 2 DNS

1 2 DNS

1 2 DNS

45 30 15

1 2 3 4 5

NZ Natural Starlight Express Wild Thing Marishiten M-1

Dav. 55 Dav. 56 Inglis 47 N/M 68 Ross 45

55.90 55.70 53.10 70.00 N/A

Graeme Woodroffe Chris Packer Grant Wharington Katsuhlko Takeda Ian Stewart

NZ NZ AUS JAP NZ

1 3 4 2 DNF

1 2 4 3 DNS

1 2 3 DNF DNS

1 2 3 DNF DNS

2 1 3 DNS DNS

2 1 3 DNS DNS

69 64.

41 30 15

1 2 3 4 5 6

Heaven Can Wait Tiger Cyclone Will Toblume Mauna Lanl Flash

Farr 50 Farr 50 Frers 50 Farr 50 Takai 46 Pet. 48

40.26 40.50 40.39 40.50 39.99 37.05

Warren Johns M. Kobayashi Max Ryan Ryouji Oda Tadatoshl Salta Ubbie Kamisugi

AUS JAP AUS JAP JAP USA

1 2 3 4 6 5

2 4 1 3 6 5

4 1 2 3 6 5

4 2 1 3 5 6

1 3 2 4 6 5

1 2 DNF 4 3 5

73 71 62 52 30 27

Swing Ninja Star & Star Kaitaro V Camouflage Mlmi

Farr 44 Dav. 45 Dav. 44 Farr 45 Frers 45 Farr 43

34.42 35.05 33.91 35.05 34.88 33.11

S. Suzuki R. Nishida S. Yoshimura 1. Chiba Al Schultz J. Kanai

JAP JAP JAP JAP USA JAP

2 4 3 1 5 6

1 2 5 DNF 4 3

1 2 5 DNS 4 3

2 1 3 DNS 5 4

2 3 4 1 5 6

1 DNF 2 3 4..::' 5

98 71 69 57 53 52

Matenrow Arecan Bay Boy Bravura Ultimate Challenge Propaganda Spica V Blue Note IV Uberte Express Will Jr. Cane Fire Mad Max An

Yok. 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Dub. 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 Farr 40 And. 39 Dav. 40 Farr 40

31.00 30.35 30.72 30.55 30.40 30.67 30.57 30.63 30.44 30.45 30.82 30.16 30.05

Tom Dodson Yutaka Goto Takashi Yamada Irv Loube Lou Abrahams Kazui Ishiwata Makato Muroi Ikai/Onuki Y. Kasamura Kyoko Oda Ev Flanders Wink Vogel Inone/Engokai

NZ JAP JAP USA AUS JAP JAP JAP JAP JAP USA CAN JAP

2 4 3 1 6 DNF 9 5 8 10 12 11 7

2 5 4 1 6 3 9 7 8 12 13 11 10

1 6 5 2 8 7 4 3 10 DNF 11 9 DNF

2 3 5 1 6 4 7 DNF 8 9 11 10 DNS

4 2 3 DNF 1 5 6 DNS 9 7 8 DNF DNS

177 152 149 140 140 125 108 89 78 57 51 49 39

1 2 3 4 5 6

Power Play Peacemaker Be One Gerontius Tiare Prime Time

Dav. 42 Elliot 39 Frers 52 Farr 42 Farr 44 Olson 40

Peter Richards Tom McCall KoheiGoda Bill Alexander Kon-Tikl Synd.

Alan Chatham

USA NZ JAP USA USA USA

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

2 1 DNF 3 4 5

1 2 3 5 4 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 4 2 3 5 6

88 69 58 48 35 17

1 2 3 4 5 6

Urban Renewal Perestroika Ice Breaker Uin Na Mara High Roier Out 'N About

Kevin Meechan Gib Black Doug Taylor Bamhart/Page John Fairbank Gordon Finlay

USA USA USA USA USA USA

1 2 3 5 6 4

i 3 4 2 6 5

1 4 3 2 5 DNF

2 1 3 4 5 DNS

2 1 3 DNF 4 DNS

1 3 2 DNS 4 DNS

85 70 62 41 32 26

IOR A 10 15 31

1 2 3

IOR B 23 27 30 32 33

IOR C 2 3 7 4 20 25

IOR D 9 14 16 22 19 21

1 2 3 4 5 6

IOR E 1 6 5 12 8 11 13 18 17 24 26 28 29

1 2 3 4 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

IMS 1 3 5 6 7 9 10

-

— —

-

IMS II 1 2 4 8 12 11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

J/35 Jepp. 39 J/35 Farr 42 Holland 43 Farr 40

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—

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KENWOOD CUP TEAM RESULTS Japan Blue (Swing, Tiger, Will) Australia (Cyclone, Drumbeat, Heaven Can Walt) Japan Green (Arecan Bay, Blue Note IV, Boy) USA Red (Bravura, Camouuzge, Sorcery) New Zealand (Matenrow, N.Z. Natural, Starlight Express) Japan Yellow (Kaitaro V, Uberte Express, Tobiume) USA White (Cane Fire, Mauna Lani Flash, —)

page US

1 4 5 7 3 2 8 6 / 9 12 11 13 10

i

YACHT CLUB RESULTS 728 707 570 462 427 360 222

1 2 3 4 5 6

CYCA (Cyclone, Drumbeat, Heaven Can Wait) ABYC (Blue Note IV, Propaganda Will) NORC (Uberte Express, Spica V, Swing) RAYC (StariightExpress, Matenrow, NZ. Natural) WYC (Bravura, Cane Fire, Mauna Lani Flash) HMYC (Kaitaro V, Star & Star, Will Jr.)

611 506 448 375 312 311

MEXICO PRIMER T

A he signs are everywhere. Lengthening shadows. Kids complaining that school’s about to begin again. Preseason football games on television. No doubt about it, the November 1 start of the Mexico cruising season is fast approaching. If you’re

No sweat; there are plenty available right now in all price ranges. If you don’t believe us, check out the following boats we culled

Postpone your dream another year or two and you'll probably get run over by a truck. planning on being a part of the happy exodus to manarialand and are a little — or a whole lot — behind schedule, fear not, this article is designed to help you get ready and guide you on your way.

The Water Chariot The numero uno necessity for cruising Mexico — if you’re to do it on your own boat — is owning a suitable boat.

Generally speaking, any reputably-built boat 30-feet and over should be adequate for two people for one season in Mexico. If you’re not sure your boat is seaworthy, hire a surveyor to make an evaluation — you’ll need one anyway if you plan on getting trip insurance.

You’d prefer a more luxurious, wellequipped boat? Then you’ve got a decision to make; you either follow the advice of those who have been cruising and strongly recommend you 'just go now in the boat you’ve gof, or postpone your dream

You may not be able to circumnavigate on an under $5,000 boat, but ancient mariner Falcon did on 'Tola'. another year or two during which time you’ll probably get run over by a truck.

Suppose you don’t have a cruising boat.

from various brokers and August’s Classy Classifieds: Under $5,000: Columbia Sabre. You may snort at the idea of this narrow 32footer — which is basically a 5.5 Meter sloop with a 5Vfe foot headroom cabin — being a cruising boat. But if you put the pages of this magazine up against your ear and listen very carefully, you might hear the sound of faint laughter. It wquld be the laughter of Don Cuddy, who departed^ San Diego in just such a Sabre a couple of years ago, and has been cruising the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Central America ever since at approximately the cost of your monthly cable TV bill.

Remember, too, that a family of three on Tola, a humble Columbia 24 (also available for under $5,000), completed their circumnavigation this year. Obviously these are not luxury cruising boats, but they can do the job for young mariners with more desire than cash.

V Under $10,000: Cascade 29. These solidly-built oldies have done cruises to Mexico, Hawaii and beyond. Relatively small and simple, they nonetheless offer a big bang for the cruising buck.

Under $15,000: Columbia 31. Jack and Donna Edinger spent more than a few retirement years happily cruising Mexico aboard Ventura.

Ericson 27.

Gary Baillargeon, who recently won the doublehanded division of the Pacific Cup with Jim Bankson, had a fine time cruising iCalifomia and Mexico — and back — with his Ericson 27 in the mid-'70s. If you’re worried about such a boat being adequate at sea, remember also that Andrew Urbancyzk singlehanded his to Japan and back.

Under $20,000: Here you start getting into more room, comfort and choices. Cal 29, Islander 30, Tartan 30, Ericson 29, Rawson 30; all of these designs have been cruised to Hawaii and Mexico.

Check this month’s Changes and you’ll find that the owner of one Islander 30, who didn’t start sailing until he was 40, has cruised his Islander 30 to Hawaii and subsequently spent three other seasons cruising her in Mexico. If the boat doesn’t sell, he and his wife will be taking her on a South Pacific cruise.

Under $25,000: Coronado 34. This

oldie but goodie is hand-laid glass and had lots of room inside. Columbia 9.6; Harold Upham raced his in three Singlehanded TransPacs — after he had open heart surgery twice! Pearson 10M - a fine quality boat. If you’re looking for high performance with a little more room than you’d find in an Olson 30, a Tartan Ten would be a great choice for the light airs of Mexico.

Under $30,000: A Chris Craft-built S&S center cockpit cruiser, Cal 34, Aries 32 — all decent cruising boats. Last year Fred Quigley sailed his Aries Vita Noua to Mexico and is now in Hawaii about to head for British Columbia.

Under $35,000: Ericson 35; a lot of these have sailed to Hawaii and Mexico.

Under $40,000: Islander 36, Westsail 32, Morgan 42. Now you’re talking about boats that you can take a kid or two along in a decent amount of comfort.

Sure, it would be nice to have $110,000 to buy a Peterson 44, $175,000 for a CT-54, or $300,000 for Jim Hill’s ferr 55 Spellbound; but, you can cruise happily for much less. Consult any of the brokers advertising in these pages, and they can show you ijiany additional possibilities.

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and spry, there are times when nothing less than a spinnaker will satisfy. This is particularly true if you ever want to go spinnaker flying. Just to be safe, carry either a storm jib or have your main fixed so it can be reefed down to the size of a hankie.

If you have roller furling, consider yourself fortunate. While not a necessity, roller furling makes cruising easier — and because you don’t have to go forward and douse a jib shorthanded when it’s really blowing on a black night — safer, too.

It Wasn’t Like This In The Berth

Preparation for a cruise is hard work, but when you get to where the water is warm, it all becomes worthwhile.

or something you’re going to buy next week, there are a number of reasons you want to haul the boat before you take off.

1. To check the thru hulls to make sure they’re not about to disintegrate. 2. To check the cutlass bearing and stuffing box, so you don’t drip, drip, drip to death. 3.

To check the integrity of the rudder and make sure it will agree to spend the winter season attached to the shaft. 4. To have the boat surveyed for trip insurance. 5.

And finally, to paint the bottom and buff up the topsides.

Suppose you find some blisters?

Unless your boat has deeper blisters than we’ve ever seen, we recommend you procrastinate. She’s probably not going to sink in the next nine months, so don’t sweat it. Getting into a proper blister job now might cut into your cruising season — and would surely cut into your cruising kitty. And with the way the things are going in the Middle East, we may all blow up, in which case you would have wasted your final months laboring at a fruitless job when you could have been living^ the good, relaxed cruising life in Mexico.

Check the rig for cracked swages (which page 117

must be replaced before you go) and other glaring deficiencies. One nice thing about San Francisco Bay is that while rigging gets stressed, it doesn’t deteriorate anywhere near as fast as it does in the tropics. If your boat has a moderate rig and you don’t plan to drive the hell out of her while cruising the mostly light airs of Mexico, you’re probably in fine shape.

Unless you are hard cases like the Plardys or Donald Street, you’ll want a reliable engine. Have a good' mechanic give yours the once over and perhaps do an oil analysis; it’s one of the best investments you can make. Be present while the engine is checked out so you can ask questions about basic engine functions, upkeep, repairs, and what you should take in the way of spare parts. Attending one of the cruiser’s classes in marine engines would also be a good idea. For your sake, we hope your boat has a diesel.

If you have any aging sails, have your sailmaker check them out. Your inventory for Mexico should include at least one big, light air genny for the light breezes normally found south of the border. If your big genny is 20 years old and threadbare, spring for a spare or pick up a used one for a couple of hundred bucks. Cruising gennikers are good, but if you’re young /

There are two boat systems that rarely get used when the boat is kept stateside in a marina, but are almost constantly used while out cruising. One is the anchor system; the other is the 12 volt power supply.

Assume you are going to be at anchor every night during your cruise to Mexico, because that’s pretty much going to be the case. And understand that there’s nothing worse than lying awake every night wondering if you’re going to drag because you’re didn’t invest in an adequate sized anchor and enough chain and line. Well, there is a worse thing: having to get up in the middle of the night and ferid off other boats and reanchor because you did drag.

If you already have the appropriate size anchor, chain and three strand line, great, these will be ideal for your back-up. For your primary anchoring tackle, get everything one size larger than anybody recommends; for really good sleep, get everything two sizes larger than anyone recommends. Sure it will cost more, but this is one area where skimping is false economy.

Jim and Diana Jessie have spent the last five years cruising around the world,

Forget the compass, the depthsounder and sails, but don't leave home without the 'Q'.

hauling up the anchor for their 48-foot boat by hand or with the assist of the main halyard winch. You may disagree, but we

MEXICO PRIMER: think it ranks right up there with not having an engine. If you can afford it, by all means install an electric windlass. It allows you to effortlessly reanchor ten times a day to see all the places you want to see, and it encourages you to reanchor when you’re unsure if you’ve got a good grip on the bottom. A lot of folks still opt for less expensive manual windlasses; we suggest that’s only for those on severe budgets.

The biggest jolt most cruisers have when they get to Mexico is learning how inadequate their back-home 12-volt power supply is. The deficiency is a function of two things. The first is that back home they never had all the amp-sucking cruising gear (like refrigeration, extra lights, SatNavs, ham radio, radar, electric windlass, VCRs, etc.) that get heavy use every day .in Mexico. The second reason is they don’t have their battery charger topping off the batteries 13 days for every one day they go out sailing.

If you run a very simple boat, you won’t need additional electrical power. We had our Freya in Mexico for four seasons and never had more than two average marine batteries aboard at a time. Since we didn’t have refrigeration, always ran the engine when we used the windlass, and hardly used the lights, radios or other electrical equipment, we were rarely amp short. In fact, the Honda generator we bought to charge the batteries was never taken out of the box.

But that was then and this is now; we’d carry a lot more electrical goodies and we’d need more amps. We’d get them frorh a couple of 8D batteries for house use, making sure they were completely isolated from the engine battery. (If we

make sure our engine had a high-output alternator, say a 120-amper, to recharge the batteries without having to run the engine all day.

We’ve never used one of those manual regulators that allow you to recharge the batteries more quickly than

Events For Cruisers 1. October 3, Latitude 38's Mexico On/y Crew List Party, Sausalito Cruising Club.

Starts at 6 p.m. Food, music, door prizes, people looking to and for crew. Free to those already signed up for Crew List; $5 at door for those looking to crew; $1 for those lookinq for crew. (415) 383-8200.

2. October 13, Minney’s Marine Swap Meet and Mexico Cruisers’ Party. Newport Beach. Sign up early to sell at swap meet. Big party starts at noon. Room for some boats to anchor out (shuttle available) or come by land. Free. (714) 548-4192.

3. October 20, Pacific Marine Supply’s Cruisers’ Kick-Off Party. The grandaddy of them all is free, but has countless door prizes and lots of food. Limited to those headed south this year and reservations are required. (619) 223-7194.

4. October 20, first-ever Catalina Cruiser’s Weekend at Twin Harbors. Seminar by Doug and Jamie Owen, former Alameda residents who have been out cruising for several years. Also dinner and other activities. Fees for moorings and programs. (213) 501-0303.

5. October 28, Downwind Marine’s Mexico Cruisers’ Potluck, on the beach at Shelter Island (San Diego) starting at noon. Admission is one potluck dish. Downwind provides other food and beverages. (619) 224-2733. were flush, we’d buy the expensive gel batteries that can be recharged from zero, don’t give off gases, work even when submerged and are supposed to last almost as long as styrofoam cups.)

We’d also

when done automatically, but everybody we talked to at the last Baja Haha Sail Week swore by them. John Neal, however, warns that they must be used with caution.

Some brands aren’t made as well as

others, he claims, with the result that batteries can be fried and electronics damaged.

Modern cruisers we all seem to be these days, it’s almost unthinkable of wandering off without some sort of HOv power. For the last ten years, the lightweight, relatively quiet and highly reliable portable gas generators have been the most popular way for cruisers to fire up power tools, hair dryers, battery chargers, microwaves, blenders, toasters and other little electric gems. They’re still dam good for that — and we’re eager to get feedback on anyone using Yanmar’s new small diesel generators.

But cruisers have increasingly turned to invertors, which transforms DC current into AC current, for their HOv needs. A couple of people we talked to at the last Baja Haha had both portable generators and invertors, but had never used their generators. Depending on the size, invertors can power everything from microwaves, to powersaws, to hair-dryers to VCRs. And, unlike gas generators, they are almost silent.

You can also buy some mini-invertors for about $150 that put out 100 watts.

While they won’t run hair-dryers, they’re page 118

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We don't know if the Peterson 44 'Sundowner IP is headed for Mexico this season, but she looks ready. She's got the dodger, the ground tackle, the vane and no doubt tots of other stuff. But the real proof was the way she was being sailed. Beating into 25 knots of wind, she was properly reefed with a very decent furl in the ready as any boat we've seen recently.

ideal for recharging VHF radios and powering computers.

Ah, modern technology!

Navigation, The Art Of Pushing Buttons Back in the early '80s we used to cruise to Mexico with a compass, knotmeter, log, broken SatNav and a sextant that never found its way out of the case. We’d do it again in a second — but if we had the bucks, there are some electronics to make navigation breath takingly easy and safe.

Lorans are useful as far south as Cedros, SatNavs — especially since you can pick up used ones for as little as $500 — are a good bargain, but GPS is — and will for the foreseeable future — be the optimum navigation equipment. It gives you a precise fix no matter where you are in the world and updates it twice a minute.

Right now there is about a three to five hour gap in the coverage; this will shortly disappear, and in any event is no worse than SatNav. Magellan has a great portable GPS page 119

The Tender Question that has been sold for as little as $2600. If you want a GPS that automatically calculates VMG and other helpful navigation information, you have to move up to Trimble’s slightly more expensive portable unit. As far as we’re concerned, you can’t go wrong with either of these — or any other GPS system — because these units will still be giving precise positions 20 years from now. In other words they are a long term investment. The portable ones will also have a high resale value when you return from your cruise.

If you’ve got the bucks and the interest, the video navigation systems that display the coastline and your position (as determined by GPS, Loran or SatNav) are really sensational. We never thought so until we saw how well they work on a trip up the coast from Los Angeles. As soon as we hit the lottery, we’re going to buy one.

But as far as we’re concerned, perhaps the most helpful single bit of electronic gear for a cruise to Mexico is a modern radar. There are two reasons.

Number one, while you’re still in the fog of northern Baja, it allows you to 'see' ships headed your way and thus keeps you from living in a state of constant anxiety that you’ll be rundown at any moment. Number two, radar can eliminate the leading cause of cruising boat destruction in Mexico.

If you’ve followed these pages over the years, you know the biggest killer of cruising boats in Mexico is people running them — for whatever reason — up on the Ffecific shores of Baja. It’s happened over and over again. Modem digital radars, which draw about as much juice as two lights, can eliminate that problem in two ways. First, if visibility is bad or your compass is broken, radar will indicate you are approaching land. Secondly, some of them have this terrific automatic search and alarm function. Say you’re sailing up the coast of Baja at night in a thick fog with one other person, and as has happened more than once, the other person nods off while you’re tacking toward the beach to stay out of the current. You’re not going to run up on the beach and wreck your boat because you’ve set your radar to activate itself every 15 minutes and make 20 sweeps to see if there are any dangers.

With the Baja shore (or a freighter) 15 miles away, the radar automatically turns itself on, detects the danger, and sounds the alarm. That’s hot stuff!

Such radars, which double as excellent navigation tools, are available for about $2500 and can be owner-installed without too much trouble. We wish we had one 10 /

Unlike day sailing out of a marina, you must have a dink when out cruising.

Over the years we’ve cruised with hard dinks, inflatables and hard-bottom inflatables. In our opinion, the best of the lot are the hard-bottom inflatables — were it not for the fact that they — like hard dinks — are very cumbersome — if not impossible — to stow on the typical 30 to 45-foot cruising boat.

Because they can be deflated and folded quickly and easily enough for even short passages, it’s our opinion that regular inflatables make the most suitable tenders.

But no matter what dink you get, make sure it’s big enough to carry your crew and groceries on a plane. Having a dink that won’t plane severely limits your horizons.

By the same token, don’t overdo it by buying too large an outboard and dink combination. Mucho size and power is great — until you’ve had to raise and lower the combo a few times.

To liferaft or not? This is another budget-based decision. If you’ve got a good dink and will be buddy-boating most of the time, you might want to forego the expense of the raft for just a cruise to Mexico. But it’s one of those many decisions that only you can make.

In our estimation, however, the number one piece of offshore safety equipment is the 406 EPIRB. Set one of these off and the Coast Guard comes running, no questions asked. If it was us

'Human barometers' are inexpensive, fun and available at most 7/1 Is.

and the budget was tight, we’d probably go with a good dink and a 406. You can rent liferafts, by the way, from Hewett in San

MEXICO PRIMER Francisco as well as some other locations along the coast.

Tough Decisions Modern cruisers are blessed with the availability of some great cruising convenience items which, unfortunately, are rarely given away as party favors. The following provide the biggest dilemmas to the budget-conscious: Refrigeration. No matter if it’s a 12 volt cooler or an engine driven cold-plate system, refrigeration requires extra power, periodic maintenance — and more than a few days of installation. A breakdown in Mexico can also be infuriating because you may lose lots of delicious, expensive and hard-to-replace provisions. We always have a giggle remembering the time we got to buy the steaks intended for our long time tormentor, William Buckley, at a dime bn the dollar because his boat’s freezer crapped out.

On the other hand, living with warm beer and 80° cocktails isn’t exactly the good life either. We’ve cruised with refrigeration and without; even with refrigeration’s occasional hassles, we vote for cool drinks. (Incidentally, ice-makers for boats aren’t all that expensive.)

Watermakers. No bit of cruising gear got more rave reviews in Mexico last year than did the 12v Bower Survivor watermaker. Without drawing excessive juice, these units reliably made about 30 gallons of pure, virus-free water each day.

They run close to $2,000, but think of not having to jerry jug water, not having to skimp on fresh water showers, being able to wash and rinse clothes in fresh water and not worrying about the water being contaminated. We know an extra $2,000 is a big dent to those of you who have already put out a lot of cruising cash, but we give watermakers a hearty endorsement for Mexico cruisers. For guys trying to entice first mates to come along on a Mexico cruise, a watermaker is an absolute necessity, for there is nothing so delightful to a cruising woman as a nearly unlimited supply of fresh water.

Silent Crewmembers Autopilots and windvanes. Many boats are already equipped with one of these, and quite a few are equipped with both.

They are wonderful conveniences, although an autopilot is probably more useful to cruisers spending just one season in the mostly light airs of Mexico.

Other Goodies 1. Sears Garden Sprayer. Ideal for outdoor showers and washing down sensitive parts of boats with fresh water.

Good for water fights, too. Besides, they only cost about $15.

2. The Casio CT-670 keyboard. For less th^n $300 you can buy this musical wonder that runs on C-batteries while realistically recreating the sounds of about 300 instruments and different beats. If you know how to play well, you can plug it into your boat stereo and rock the anchorage. If you’ve never played before you can wear headphones and learn without disturbing anybody and return home good enough to land three hits in the top ten.

3. Camcorder and 12-volt < television.

These aren’t very 'natural', but there are few hardier laughs them those over cocktails with friends while reliving the day’s events via the video.

4. Staples from the Price Club or Costco. No, not staples for a stapler, but things like 5000 yards of aluminum foil for 7 cents, 2 million Zip-Loc bags for $3.90, 13 flashlights for $3, 80 dishwashing scratch pads for a nickel, 450 nylon ties for 17 cents, a 55-gallon drum of peanut butter for $1.50, 2 gallons of mustard for a quarter, 48 cans of springwater tuna for 29 cents — bargains like that. The bigger the boat, the more you should load up. If you have a 50-footer, you could probably retire by smuggling Price Club-priced peanut butter to cruisers in Mexico.

Wind vanes make great crew. They don't bitch about the food, talk back to the captain or less their stuff lying around,

Well, we don’t know if you spent $10,000 on your boat and gear or $1 million, but she should be pretty much ready. Sure, we forgot some stuff — oh yeah, you have to have a dodger and sun protection in Mexico — but we’re sure you’ll remind us in Letters next month. But before heading out the Gate, make sure you give all the systems a good workout in rough conditions. If it breaks here and

now, you can get it fixed or replaced cheaply and quickly. If it breaks at Cedros, you’re looking at a lot of wasted time and expense.

Harbor Hopping Once you have done a local shakedown, continue sailing the boat hard down the coast of California to fry and identify other potential failures.

When we were young, energetic and stupid, we used to favor long non-stop passages. Older and wiser, we now know that the best cruising is like the best sex; it’s done slowly and sensuously. You’ve left the rat race, remember?

Here’s our mini California Harbor Hopping Guide, to be started the day after the October 3 Latitude 38 Crew List Party, when the weather along the coast is almost certain to be as warm, fog-free and gentle as it ever gets.

Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz make great first stops, allowing you to bring friends along to hold your hand while you get over the first 'we’re really doing if jitters. Remember however, that Half Moon Bay has a tricky entrance (after all the expensive and effort, you don’t want to wreck your boat on the first day) and Santa Cruz can shoal up if there’s been an early winter storm.

Monterey and Stillwater Coves are two good places to try put your anchoring technique. Monterey’s fine aquarium has a special Sea of Cortez exhibit; offer to bring them back some new specimens if they’ll let you in free.

Once you leave Carmel’s Stillwater Cove, there’s no protection for 60 miles until San Simeon. It can blow like hell along here, but rarely does this late in the year. Horn San Simeon it’s just a short hop to Morro Bay, where the folks have traditionally been so hospitable to cruisers.

Port San Luis is just around the corner, but since it’s not exactly a garden spot of the California coast, you might opt for the 60mile passage to Point Conception. As everyone knows, the winds and seas seem to double in force and size nearing Conception, but again, that happens more often in early spring or summer.

There’s a fine anchorage — with good surfing waves — just around Point Conception. The weather usually turns warmer here and it’s a good place to enjoy the California coast as it looked before it was overrun by mankind. Spend a day here and deciding whether you want to head to the Channel Islands, Santa Barbara or shoot straight down to Catalina.

We’U give you our recommendations in the next installment of the Mexico Primer.

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SECOND SEASON OPENER Lt wasn’t the Vallejo Race, but all things considered, it was the next best thing.

We’re talking about the Second Season Opener, an imitatiorws-the-sincerest-form-afflattery regatta held for the first time on August 4 and 5. Some 160 boats took part in the initiation, which was sailed in some of the nicest racing and partying conditions of the summer.

Details for the SSO were ironed out at a YRA meeting last fall. Planners aimed at renewing enthusiasm for season racing after the July recess; keeping enthusiasm up for X/RA in general; getting some camaraderie going between crews who rarely mingle — because hey, it sounded like fun.

Encinal YC volunteered to host the event, d NYNEX — the folks who bring you the irly Boaters Directories — generously put bucks to make it happen.

Most of the 30 HDA, IMS, IMRDA and one-design fleets opted for the 'ocean' course, which used the Pt. Bonita#Buoy as a windward mark. The Bay course, sailed by the smaller boats, rounded Yellcftv Bluff. Per iesign, both the ocean and Bay courses were arranged to take the fleets on a 'grand

tour* of at least three of the Bay’s main race arenas. With everybody starting off Treasure Island and finishing in front of EYC, the oceamfleet transited the East Bay, Main Bay and out the Gate. Depending on the tactical call, some even bisected the Knox course on s their ways out to Pt. Bonita. The Bay fleets, after rounding Yellow Bluff, jogged back to a daymarker in the Berkeley Circle, thence to YRA 8 and the finish.

"It was a good race for both fleets," says Phul Kamen, who drove his Merit 25 Twilight Zone to a division win on the ocean course. "The weather legs were strategically challenging and the trip back in — it was a delight to put up the spinnaker and go almost Jill the way to the finish." (For some reason, everyone was required to .round a pin 3/10 mile past the line and bteat back to the finish.) For a rundown on the rest of Saturday’s winners, see The Racing Sheet.

The raft-up following the racing is best described as Vallejo with a pool' — and with tanktop temperatures in the Estuary,

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hoofing it at one time or another. Added attractions were free phone calls, courtesy of GTE Mobilnet, and some pretty nifty raffle prizes, including gift certificates from Marion Sails and a new cellular phone.

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X EYC’s was put to good use. The dinner of 'chicken with a funny name' also got high marks, as did the Phil Schroeder Band, whose blend of classic rock, new wave and 'geriatric' music had everybody out there Spread: 'Swiftsure' on the way home from Pt. Bonita.

^\lthough 160 boats in an inaugural year is nothing shake a stick at, the turnout was slightly down from what was expected. One reason may be that not all classes chose to count the SSO in their

season scores. (For those that did, only Saturday counted. Unlike Vallejo, Sunday’s light-air, flat-water races in the Estuary were just for fun.)

Just the same, we heard few complaints.

Truth is, a lot of people seemed to prefer the comparatively low-key atmosphere of the event over the mob scene of the 'first1 season opener in May. All we have to say is, we hope they appreciated it. Our feeling is that once word gets out on what a kick this weekend turned out to be, 'low key' is one modifier that just won’t apply next year.

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Second season eye-openers (clockwise from below): spinnaker procession — you should’ve seen this one in color; Jackrabbit dives around the Pt. Bonita buoy, Cal 2-27s beat past Angel Island; the post-race raft-up — is this Vallejo deja uu or what?; a beauty of die race dancing Saturday night... er, let’s try that again... one beauty of the race was the dancing Saturday night, the excellent weather and interesting courses already have people looking forward (looking forward’ — get it?) to next year, the Newport 30 Harry in probably their only screwed up spinnaker set of the year — and (naturally) our cameras were there.

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MAX EBB: Clever volunteer for anything.

Especially Race Committee. Especially for race committee using your own boat.

These are words I’ve tried to live by ever since the dawn of my sailing career. So when the phone rang the night before a big race and my yacht club asked if I could fill in for the originally scheduled race committee who (supposedly) had to go out of town on business, I must have had a momentary lapse of reason. I said yes.

Then again, how bad could it be? I thought cis I put down the phone. The crew is already arranged. All I have to do is anchor, fire the gun a few times, have a nice lunch and then write down some sail numbers.

Everything went smoothly until it was time to make the first signal.

"Who’s got the yellow shape?" called the woman on the halyards, who had the job of attaching, raising, and lowering the shapes.

She was one of two women on the boat who was fresh from the last YRA race committee seminar, and eager to complete a day of committee work that would count towards her certification as a race officer.

What these two lacked in racing and committee experience, they could make up for with enthusiasm and attention to detail.

Another helper was one of my regular racing crew who had done committee work a few times before. He was the one with the iron stomach, and 1 knew I could count on him to function no matter what. The fourth was a student with a thick eastern-European accent.

He was a very experienced racer, but sometimes difficult to communicate with.

"Aren’t they in the space case with the flags?" I answered.

Two minutes later we had to face the awful conclusion that we had forgotten the yellow, blue, and red shapes that must be used to signal the starts. And we had to make the first signal in four minutes.

Our foreign student immediately sprang into action, taking off his yellow foulie bottoms. He asked me where I kept my buckets, and after rooting around in the cockpit locker for a few seconds came up with a big plastic one that he proceeded to wrap his foulies around, while ordering another one of our crew to find some light line to tie it all up in a bundle. Meanwhile, my crew had located an orange life jacket to use as the red shape.

But then I remembered something I had done three years ago, while shopping for miscellaneous boat equipment.

Those ubiquitous boat cushions come in three colors — red, blue, and white. And the last time I bought some, I thought, "who knows, someday I might have to be race committee on short notice. Might as well have one of each color on board."

Well, 'someday' had just arrived. I passed

the white cushion up to the halyard operator, overruling the foreign student who insisted his 'shape' was better than mine.

"The rules say white or yellow," said my regular crew, backing me up. "And it’s important for all three shapes to look at least a little bit similar, so the racers will recognize them as 'shapes'."

We had the cushion ready to hoist with 10 seconds to spare. First crisis averted.

Our next problem was displaying the course signal flags. We had brought all the numeral pennants, but had no line for attaching them to anything. After another scramble, we borrowed back the piece of light line we had used to make the yellow shape, cut it into short pieces, and bowlined them to the comers of the appropriate number pennant. But every time we tied it to the shroud, the two corners slid together and the flag became difficult to read.

We solved the problem with duct tape.

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f there’s going to be a wind shift, you can bet it will happen within five minutes of the start of a race. What had been a nice square line only a few minutes ago had suddenly become heavily port-end favored — and of course, that’s the end of the line we were anchored on. Even worse, we had neglected to set a limit mark — a result of underestimating the amount of time it takes to do everything on a sailboat anchored in open water. We let out lots more anchor rode in an attempt to correct the line, but of course this made only a small difference. The wind was up to 20 knots, the chop was building, and we d need plenty of scope anyway to keep from dragging.

Ten boats doesn’t sound like a very crowded starting line. But when they’re 37-footers, and they’re all aiming straight at your boat at full speed, you get a rather page 126

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"15 seconds ... oh my gosh, they’re going to sink us ... 10 seconds

went slack and for a moment we thought they had somehow made it through. Until the next big pull forward. And the boat crossing our bow came to an abrupt stop.

"Oh shitl" I screamed. "They hooked their rudder!"

\A/e motored around to pick up our anchor as the halyard operator lowered the red shape and got the postponement signal ready. But she didn’t put it up.

"What are you waiting for?" asked my regular crew. "You can signal postponement any time."

"Shouldn’t it be at the next five-minute interval?" 1 said.

'Why?" he responded.

'That’s the way it’s usually done, isn’t it?

Race committees always make a postponement signal in place of a starting signal."

"That’s the worst possible time to signal a postponement," he explained, "because that’s the only time the signal can be confused with a starting signal. If you miss the guns — or if the starting line is so crowded you didn’t see when the post-ponement signal went up — then you have no way of knowing whether the committee intended to postpone before your start, or immediately after your start."

'That issue has come up, now that you mention it."

'There’s no fixed interval for a ■ postponement, so it doesn’t matter what time I it starts. 1 think it’s better not to wait. Raise that halyard whenever you feel like it, and fire the gun twice."

While they did that I maneuvered alongside the anchor float, and the student snared it with a lasso he tied in the end of a jib sheet. Another technique I hadn’t seen before, but it worked well.

We took our time re-setting the line, this time putting out the limit mark and getting it square to the new wind direction. We i resumed the sequence, and even remembered to duct tape a 'P' flag in place indicating a postponement had occurred.

"Who starts next?" shouted the skipper of one of the smaller boats as he sailed past our stern.

We didn’t answer, of course, observing the best race committee protocol.

He tacked, and sailed by again. 'Who starts next?" he shouted a second time.

'Thank you," answered one of my helpers, pointing out that this was the stock answer used* by experienced race committees to answer competitors’ questions. That was * one of the things they’d learned at the recent seminar.

'What time did you postpone?" they asked this time, re-phrasing their question a little.

'Thank you," we answered again.

"I’d be getting reed pissed off by now if I was that guy," said my crew. "Why can’t we just tell him which class starts next?"

'That might be prejudicial," I said. "Race committees should never answer questions

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"Max, does your insurance cover this?" asked my regular crew in a calm voice.

"Five . . . four . . . three One of the boats ran out of room, and tacked to port to avoid T-boning us. With a pack of starboard tackers right behind, there was nowhere for them to go.

'Two . . . one ..."

The red cushion went up, the gun fired, and about 30 people screamed "starboard" simultaneously over the sound of tortured kevlar as the port-tacker spun back onto starboard. The first starter crossed our bow, passing perilously close to our anchor line.

The next boat followed just to leeward, depressing the line visibly as their keel rode over it. Meanwhile the boat that had tacked twice, fighting for windward distance with reduced speed in dirty air, was obviously not going to clear. Our anchor rode depressed again, we surged forward, but then our rode

As the boat slid down to us, sails sheeted in hard in a futile attempt to power free, I saw the next two months of my life flash in front of my eyes. I was in the boat yard — sanding, fiberglassing, grinding, painting, sanding . . .

But then our foreign student earned his keep. He darted up to the foredeck and slipped our anchor line. As it paid out we fell away under bare poles just fast enough to avoid a major crunch when the now-free racer begem to move forward. My best anchor for an unscathed boat — despite momentary regrets, 1 decided it weis a worthwhile trade.

But how could we start the rest of the classes?

"Not to worry!" my eissistant grinned from the bow. Then I saw that he’d secured a small fender to the bitter end before it flew off the foredeck. It had been pulled under the hull of the racer and popped back to the surface on the other side. My best anchor was not lost after all.

"Good move," I said as I started the

MAX EBB: from competitors."

"What’s prejudicial about answering a simple question?" he said. "As long as we don’t give him any special information that’s not available to anyone else, how can it be prejudicial?"

"At the seminar, they told us never to talk to the competitors," said the halyard operator.

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he boat came by for yet another pass.

"Goddammit, will you f--ing buttheads tell me where we are in the f—ing sequence?!"

'This is silly," said my crew, and he picked up the power megaphone.

I finally agreed that their last request for information had indeed met the procedural requirements, and we announced on the megaphone which class had the next start.

The crew of the small boat waved their thanks and sailed away.

'The stone silent routine is really overdoing it," he commented. "As long as you’re very careful to give correct information, and you give it non-prejudicially, there’s really no reason not to speak to competitors."

The point was illustrated further by another competitor who sailed over to chat.

"Be nice to us today," hailed the skipper.

"It’s my birthday!"

'Well then — happy birthday!" our timer shouted back. "Hope you win!"

"Don’t be fooled by that old line," said my crew. "He says that every week. Thinks maybe someday it will be worth an inch or

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4) I’ll do it next time.

6) My boat is out of the water, (must be true) 7} I have a wedding to go to that day. (If you use this one, don’t show up at the yacht club unless you’re in a rented tux.)

8) My reserve unit has been called to active duty in Saudi Arabia.

9) Aliens landed In my backyard'and took my family hostage.

10} I’m on deadline, (our favorite) two of over-early on the starting line."

'Why, that snake!" she responded.

Meanwhile he had luffed up head to wind to check the wind direction, and then tacked back in our direction.

'Which end of the line do you think is favored?" asked the 'birthday boy'.

"Now that would be a prejudicial answer," I said to my assistants. "And I’m sure that

skipper knows perfectly well that if he gets an answer it’s not going to be a straight one."

The rest of our starts went off smoothly, except for a crowded one which required a general recall — only the X flag went up before we had the first substitute ready to go.

The spotters were pretty sure they had almost all the early starters, so we let them go. Close enough.

Finally they were all on the course, and we could relax for a while — if you could call it relaxing. We were being thrown around quite a bit in the Bay chop.

"Does that sailboard see us?" asked the halyard operator, pointing to a sailboard headed toward us at a speed entirely inappropriate for anything powered by sails.

"I sure hope so," I said. "At that speed, it could do some real damage."

The sailboard not only saw us, she was

Making a list, checking it twice — Santa would probably make a great race committee. aiming for us. A few feet away, she carved a tight jibe that sent a shower of spray into my cockpit. But before covering my sandwich I saw the sailor’s long wet hair swinging behind her as she spun the board around. I thought I recognized that face....

HIT 1 li Max," said Lee Helm as she screeched to a full stop alongside the boat.

"Got an extra sandwich?"

"Of course, Lee. Come on aboard!"

We threw her a line, which she made fast to the masthead of her rig, and we tied it to our backstay at deck level. Meanwhile my crew had made a boarding step out of a bight in a spare jib sheet, and lowered it over the

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side to water level, which made it easy for us to pull Lee on board.

"Careful where you drip!"

"Plenty of extra food," said our timekeeper, passing her the tupperware box with the sandwiches. "Take your pick."

"Funny how race committees always have extra food when the wind’s up," said Lee. "I mean, yikes, this thing is really bouncing around out here!"

"No kidding!" we agreed.

"Everything normal?" she asked after she took her first bite of sandwich.

I told her about the near collision, and also about little mix-up problem with the recall flags.

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general recall on the other. No halyards involved — like, no muss, no fuss. And you have to choose one or the other — it’s impossible to show both."

She asked which course we had sent the various fleets on, and I explained that after a few bad experiences mixing it up with smaller boats in the same race sailing a shorter course, 1 decided that the only reasonable option for this course area was to give the whole fleet the same course.

"It makes it tough on the little guys," she said, but the YRA format really doesn’t give you much choice."

"And it’s tough on the big boats on two-race days," added my crew. "They have to wait around forever for the second start."

"For sure," Lee said. "Wish they wouldn’t mix sizes so much. If the far end of the line is favored at the finish, you’re going to have fun trying to get sail numbers."

'Trouble is, Lee," I said, "there are just so many racing days in the season — and a lot of competition for the race areas."

'That’s true only if you stick with the YRA format," Lee pointed out. "If you give up the assumption that all races have to start between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, you can schedule anything you want all summer."

"I’ll have to think about that one, Lee." We talked some more about YRA versus special events, and the pros and cons from the yacht club’s perspective of putting on one kind of event versus the other.

Lee finished her sandwich, sampled some more of our snack food, had a soft drink and went down to use the head. She was back on deck just as the first class of boats was approaching our finish line.

"Someone on this boat needs to learn how to tie a rolling hitch," she suggested. . "What do you mean?"

"Look at all those flags attached to stays and shrouds. Every one is tied with slippery half-hitches, and they’re not staying tight on the luff. Same with your lee cloth tricing lines down below."

'Tricing lines?" I repeated, questioning her usage.

"And the rolling hitch is, like, the only proper knot for tying a protest flag to the backstay, unless you’re using one of those under-size deals with the velcro."

Our foreign student started to explain that his knot was better than a rolling hitch, but couldn’t begin to translate the name.

Unfortunately the evidence — in the form of our collapsed flags — was against him.

"Okay, Lee, thanks, we’ll get right on it," I promised.

'Why don’t you stay and help us take

finishes?" suggested the halyard operator.

"I’d sure like to, but I don’t like the way my board is riding back there, with all the pitching."

"If you believe that ..." I said as an aside to my crew.

"Mucho thanks for the hospitality," Lee announced quickly as she untied her rig.

'Wind’s coming up some more — I’m outta here!"

She jumped into the bay, somehow landing in the water-start position. In two seconds she was up and sailing, and in ten seconds she was practically out of sight.

T 1 he finish wasn’t nearly as traumatic as some of the starts, thankfully, although the wind had shifted farther to the south making the other end quite favored. As predicted, we had a nasty time reading sail numbers on the smaller classes, even with good binoculars.

But I got my boat back to the dock unhurt, none of the one-design classes were particularly mad at me or my yacht club, and there was plenty of food left over to share with the dock potatoes back in the bar.

They say that putting in time as race committee makes you a better racer. I’m sure RACE COMMITTEE CHECKLIST 1} The race instructions 2) Hags: RC flag * Course signal flags * Answering pennant(postponement) * First Substitute (general recall) * X flag (individual recall)

* L flag (come within hail) * Line end flag * Club burgee 3) Shapes: Yellow (or white), blue, red 4) Air horn and extra canister 5) Watch (set to telephone time) 6) Rulebook 7} Tape recorder

10) 11) 12) 13) 14)

Whistle Megaphone with fresh batteries Clipboards, paper, pens Entry l!st Finish forms ■

16) BIG anchor and chain — with float!

17) Limit mark and mark anchor :

that’s true. But the next time my phone rings the night before a big race, and the voice on the other end of the line begs me to be race committee, I’m going to say I have to go windsurfing... in Oregon... for a month....

— max ebb

LEON'S X here are many ways to settle disputes.

Tennis players flip racquets to see who serves first. Children draw straws to determine who has to

The Slugfest was nip and tuck right from the start.

take out the garbage.

Crips and Bloods have drive-by killings to establish turfs. And Dennis Conner and Michael Fay resort to

courtrooms to settle their differences.

Fortunately, real sailors are more civilized than typical mortals and thus settle their differences in more dignified ways.

For example, after Brooks Townes and

James Scala engaged in a continuing Letters dispute over the relative merits — especially sailing ability — of Tayana 37s and Hans Christian 38s,

here was only one proper way to settle the matter: a high noon duel on the water.

As so often happens in such disputes, those who instigate them are on the sidelines when the actual battle commences. And so it

Hurricane Gulch and a tightly-sheeted main set 'Charisma' on her ear.

was that on August 18, Leslie Stone and her three-year old Tayana 37 Charisma squared off on a 10-mile Latitude-designed

cruiser’s course against Steve Saul’s 13-year old Hans Christian 38 Halcyone. With Saul bedridden by the flu, Aleko Frankman spelled him at the helm.

The ’Slugfest’, as it was jokingly dubbed in honor of the boats’less than grand prix pedigree, was sponsored by Leon’s BBQ of San Francisco, serving all types of lipsmacking BBQ at three San Francisco locations, and with BBQ sauces and s x mouth-watering sausages available at all better Bay Area supermarkets and stadiums. (End commerical.)

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ith the Bay Wanderer and Wanderette serving as the celebrity race committee and the two contestants off in the distance in pre-race

maneuvering, the mounting tension was lanced by a little humor. With the race

committee boat holding ground and the Wanderette waving different colored towels and aprons to indicate the various stages of the starting sequence, no fewer than three vessels — in fact the only three in sight — came alongside to inquire if assistance was needed.

Innumerable times during his maritime career the Wanderer has required assistance and never got it. Now when he didn’t need it, he was deluged with offers.

At 12:05 p.m., with the Wanderer still pondering the ironies of life, the two competing boats crossed the Little Harding starting line on a course that would take them upwind to Yellow Bluff, broadreaching to

Alcatraz, downwind to #2 (east of Angel Island), back upwind to Alcatraz, and broadreaching again to the finish at #6 (east of Angel Island). It was a perfect day for a Slugfest; good winds,

A triumphant Aleko Frankman.

low thick fog obliterating Alcatraz and little traffic on the Bay to interfere with the important event.

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While Leslie had inside position on the favored end of the line with Charisma, Aleko and Halcyone began to creep ahead as both boats sailed on port tack toward the Sausalito shore. Part of Halcyone's advantage can be attributed to the fact that her crew of Val Saul, Sue Frankman, Paul Zemtov, Ron Ellsworth, Kevin Hartig, Lee Stemmill and Jim Powell were riding the weather rail as though the America’s Cup were at stake. By contrast, Charisma’s crew of Dennis Alexander (fiancee of the captain), Karl Schroth, grinder Betsy Ford, Victor Baker and Steve "not the lounge singer" Lawrence, were more casual about where they sat or stood.

As the two heavy displacement boats

Splitting tacks on the way to Alcatraz,'Halcyon' began to pull away.

sailed into 'Hurricane Gulch' in search of the Yellow Bluff layline, the Gulch lived up to her name. Short gusts in excess of 30 knots repeatedly set both

boats on their -ears, causing green water to sl^sh over the rails. But despite Halcyone’s better distribution of

human ballast, the two boats eventually rounded Yellow Bluff not more than 30 seconds apart.

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he most fair racing is with onedesign boats. While somewhat similar,

Despite smaller headsails,'Charisma' at one time had a good lead.

Charisma and Halcyone aren’t anywhere near identical. The Tanaya displaces a little less, which would give her an advantage off the wind — had the two boats carried identical sails. But they didn’t; Charisma had a small yankee and staysail while Halcyone had a big genny on a roller furler.

Sailing on a broad reach through the fog in the general direction of Alcatraz, Charisma's lighter displacement seemed to show, as she sealed under Halcyone and took a relatively comfortable lead by Alcatraz.

"Oh! Oh! She’s gonna win," gushed an excited Wanderette, temporarily misplacing the impartiality so critical to a member of a race committee.

Having employed exactly the same strategy to Alcatraz, the two boats took different paths on the downwind run to #2.

Leslie sought to protect her lead by gybing downwipd, but had a

frustrating time getting any drive out of her little headsails.

Halcyone’s crew, on the other hand, wung out their big genny with a spinnaker pole. It didn’t make much difference until the

Betty Ford working out on 'Charisma's' staysail sheet.

wind puffed back up to 25 knots, at which point the Hans Christian waltzed by to regain a 30 second lead at the leeward mark.

Everyone knows Dennis Conner lost the America’s Cup in '83 because he didn’t cover the Aussies in the last race. Nonetheless, match racers still don’t always cover. While Leslie’s crew on Charisma wisely reefed in the freshening breeze and elected to tack back toward Alcatraz, Aleko and navigator Ron Ellsworth chose to

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Leslie Stone and Brooks Townes fired up some of Leon's best.

pound the right side of the course. For one thing, there was a little more ebb on that side; secondly, it takes the Hans Christian a full minute to tack and come back up to speed. Aleko couldn’t see the point in throwing away two minutes by tacking twice. So despite being terribly overpowered by a big genny and full main, they thundered on at a dizzying angle of heel.

But whoever called the layline for Halcyone hit it on the button. When the two boats crossed tacks near Alcatraz, the Hans Christian had upped v her lead to 1.5 minutes. Leslie and Chrisma still had a

chance, for the broad reach toward the finish required negotiating the lee of Alcatraz.

Were Halcyone to take too circular a course to insure consistent wind,

Despite being heavily overpowered at times, the Hans Christian kept on trucking.

Charisma might sneak inside, get lucky with wind in the lee of the

With the racing done, there was nothing for the

not using a spinnaker pole. And she certainly should have gotten

island, and retake the lead. Leslie gave it a try, but Ellas, the wind turned flukey and she wasn’t able to make up any ground. The rest of the way to the finish was a typical broad reach parade.

The Hans Christian Halcyone took the checkered flag 2.5 minutes ahead of the Tayana Charisma, having covered the course in 1 hour, 45 minutes. It had been a been a close and interesting duel with the lead changing

'Halcyon's' crew was well-disciplined.

another minute for driving her own boat.

As far as I’m concerned she won by 30 seconds!"

"But, you’ve got to understand..." the Wanderer started to say before he was cut off.

"No buts about it, Leslie won,” the Wanderette insisted.

hands and the outcome uncertain until the very end.

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1 ou’ve consumed your last Big Mac, your lockers are filled with Skippy peanut butter and Budweiser beer, and it’s time to leave Guam for Japan, the last big leg of the Sake Run. For yachties out cruising, Japan is

almost as much a mystery as it was for Commodore Perry, who opened the Land of the Rising Sun to foreign boats in the late 1800s. But then half of the attraction of a destination is its mystery.

Few cruisers visit Japan, in large part because of persistent misconceptions about the expense. 'Japan is expensive', everyone hears; 'Keeping a yacht in Japan would break most cruisers’ budgets', they read. In truth, if you avoid the big cities, it’s possible to cruise Japan quite comfortably on a small budget. But the difference between the big and small cities can’t be overemphasized. For instance, in small cities it’s unlikely to ever be charged docking fees, while in big cities marina fees for a 32-foot boat like ours can run as high as $10,000 a year. So who wants to visit the big cities by boat anyway?

It’s true that many things in Japan, including just about even/thing imported, are expensive. Fuel, rent, most booze, airline tickets and overseas phones call are dear.

Western foods such as cheese, butter and bread are prohibitively expensive. Chicken, pork and in-season vegetables, however, are reasonable. And in southern Japan there’s a locally distilled liquor called shochu that can be purchased for a song. True, it tastes more like Ronson lighter fluid than anything else, but it is cheap. , What you do get when you cruise Japan is an intimate look at one of modern time’s most enigmatic nations, an intimate look that no 'airline-hotel-temple tourist' ever gets. And what you discover is a nation of

curious, friendly, generous and puzzling peoples And the sailing isn’t bad either!

Avoiding big cities (and fancy overpriced restaurants) is the key to cruising Japan — or, for that matter, anywhere else.

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here are two ways to get to Japan from Guam. We made the 1,100-mile trip across the Philippine Sea to Okinawa and then island-hopped up to Japan’s main island of Honshu. It’s also possible to sail north from Guam up to the Marianas, to Iwo

route, however, and the sailing tends to be more close-hauled than cruisers such as ourselves prefer.

Once in Okinawa, it’s possible to daysail 350 miles along a chain of islands to Japan.

Along this route you will see steaming volcanos, wild monkeys, 'farms' of deadly blowfish and possibly more hurricane holes than anywhere else in the world. It’s a good thing about the hurricane holes, too. They call this string of islands Typhoon Alley' because it’s visited by as many as two dozen typhoons each summer.

Naha is the only legal Port of Entry on Okinawa. The next one isn’t until Kyushu.

While the Japanese are friendly and hospitable, they are also very law-abiding.

They expect you to obey their laws, too.

Within moments of our reaching the dock at Naha, we were visited by Customs, Health, Plant Quarantine, Immigration, the Coast Guard and the Port Captain. They had barely left the boat when we made the first of a string of Japanese friends. No matter where we went, someone always seemed to be waiting at the dock for us with help, advice and gifts.

Our first Japanese host was Nohina Isao. His English was rudimentary, but he still managed to show us a great time. One of the kindest things he did for us was to let us use his slip in the fishing harbor. His boat was out of the water for repairs at the time.

Hot tubbing, Japanese style.

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Okinawa only sees about a dozen foreign yachts a year and is not set up to accommodate them. Even though we were using a slip that had been paid for, within two weeks the Port Captain was nagging us to leave. Apparently our use of the limited space had created some hard feelings among local boat owners.

Actually, two weeks in Naha was just about right I had visited there once before back in 1967 when it was a sleepy, overgrown village. When I sailed around the point to see it in full view again after 23 years, I was stunned at the changes. It is now a high-rise, freeway-encircled metropolis of half a million people! The crowds, the traffic, the neon lights, and the fast pace all made us feel like rubes from the sticks. We hadn’t seen any fast-paced urbanity like it since leaving home more than two years before. But it was kinda fun! For two weeks.

We then sailed up the west side of Okinawa to the Motobu Peninsula. Generally the west or center of the island chain is the recommended course to follow because on the east side ocean depths go from several miles deep to just a couple of hundred fathoms. The change in depth causes seas to pile up to miserable heights. Even freighters opt for the west side of the chain.

If you’re in a hurry to get to the big islands of Japan, you can skip the islands of the Motobu Peninsula by sailing a little bit west and picking up the freight-train-like Kuroshio (Black) Current that regularly flows north at two to four knots. It’s the Asian version of our Gulf Stream.

In Motobu, taxi driver Toquichi Masayoshi befriended us at the dock. He then took us to his home for showers and treated us to dinner at a restaurant We had similar experiences in harbor after narbor. All kinds of people — doctors, mechanics, cab drivers, wealthy landowners — wanted to page 135

End of the run: the preferred approach to Japan is to island hop up from Okinawa.

And unless you’ve experienced it, you can’t appreciate how inhibiting it is to shower in front of a large audience. And don’t get the wrong idea — we wore bathing suits while we showered.

But Japan has something wonderful that the United States doesn’t; public baths. And they are great! Generally they have two rooms, segregated by sex. First you shower, and once clean and rinsed of all soap, you sink into a tub of scalding water. It feels great. And, it only costs about two bucks.

One of the small fishing harbors in this chain, Nakanoshima, is known for its natural hot spring baths. The water steams out from the heart of a volcano, smelling like the sulphurous breath of some Japanese dragon.

On another island, Yaku Shima, you soak in outdoor baths overlooking the ocean. It’s wonderful.

We stayed in Naze for five weeks, trapped in part by marauding typhoons, but trapped also by the warmth of the greeting

make sure that foreign visitors such as ourselves had a good time and appreciated what Japan had to offer. Our trip to Japan was worth it if no more than for the friendship of these complete strangers. /

If your boat can average six knots, it’s easily possible to day sail up the peninsula to Kyushu and Japan’s other big islands, stopping along the way to visit the little islands that are each fascinating in their own way. Our next stop, after an overnight sail, was Amami Oshima, the secbnd largest island in the southern chain.

Amami is an island of steep, thickly jungled mountains with deep, fjord-like bays.

Our first stop was in one such spot, Yakiuti Bay. Tucked back into this long, narrow bay are many small inlets where a yacht could hide from even the most determined hurricane. In many of the inlets we found new concrete breakwaters and docks, part of an ambitious harbor building program throughout Japan. We cruised these waters during the height of typhoon season, but because of the many man-made facilities, felt safe the entire time. (Well, at least one of us did!)

Amami’s big city (population 50,000) is Naze. It was here we were forced to abandon some of our tropical island ways.

Yankee Lady does not have a real shower.

Throughout the warm South fticific this was not a problem as we showered on deck.

Even in the larger South P&cific harbors that hadn’t been a problem because we were seldom at a dock. But in Japanese harbors there is no room to anchor out; you’re at the dock or not in the harbor. The Japanese bystanders found our shower habits curious. /

The pause that refreshes: Cutter, now a mature four year old, catches a drink off the mainsail during a rain squall.

we received. If you ever stop at Naze, chances are the first person you’ll meet is Yoshinori Azuma, or 'Ani' as he is more commonly known. He greets all the yachts.

We ate and showered at his home many nights, and he took us sightseeing and

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helped us with boat chores.

We were greeted in much the same way at Yaku Shima, the last island before the Japanese mainland. Here Hidefumi Takeshita and his family adopted us. Yaku Shima has southern Japan’s tallest mountain, jagged 6,000-ft ML Miyanoura. Rugged peaks like that cover the island and are carpeted with thick forests and cypress trees that are thousands of years old. (The oldest is reputed to be 7,000 years old). In those forests roam toddler-size wild monkeys that are happy to eat out of your hand.

Takeshita owns a Beneteau 38, one of only a handful of local yachts we saw in the southern islands. While growing explosively, yachting is still new to Japan, especially the more rural areas. In fact, recreation as- we Americans know it is something of a new concept to the Japanese, who by and large are workaholics. But that is starting to change, especially with the generation just entering the work force. In typical Japanese style, they are taking on leisure with great determination. In fact, the government created a special agency to promote leisure and recreation. The only problem is the job is so overwhelming that agency workers have been putting in seven-day work weeks!

Our final destination was Kagoshima, a broad bay ringed by hills and dominated by an active volcano. The bay reminded us in many ways of San Francisco — with one major exception: you rarely see a sailboat.

A circa May 1987 file shot of the authors and baby Cutter readying 'Yankee Lady in Alameda for the Sake Run.

^)ur arrival in Kagoshima brought us to the end of the Sake Run, our alternative to the traditional 'Milk Run'. For those who might follow in our path, there are a number of options.

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bring as much of that as you can. Also bring flour. Here's a big surprise: bring lots of rice!

They have lots of it here, but at three times the price you can buy it for in Guam!

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force. By June the winds have become fickle It’s also possible to wait out typhoon season in Guam, where there is a good, safe typhoon hole, and leave for Japan in November. The frill window is small however, because there is little time between the end of typhoon season and the onslaught of northerly winds. Besides, there are places to winter than Japan.

Option one, of course, is to continue cruising Japan, something worthy of an entire new series of articles. But two strong bits of advice: 1) Cruise Japan in the summer as winter in even southerly Kagoshima is cold; and 2) Again, avoid the big cities.

A second option is to stay a while then turn around and head back to the South Pacific. On the way back you can visit Yap, which you probably skipped on the way up because it was too far west.

For those working on a circumnavigation, you can continue on via Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and beyond. It’s only 300 miles from Kagoshima to Taiwan, and another 200 to Hong Kong.

The third option is to sail back to the United States across the North Pacific, a 4,500-mile, non-stop trip. One of the longest open water passages in the world, it usually is one of the most overcast, too. Such a voyage would earn you major bragging rights back in your marina.

Finally, you can do what we’re planning to do: sell our boat here in Japan. Yacht prices are substantially higher here than in the States. Exactly how much higher we’ll be able to say as soon as we sell ours.

— robert hodierae & alicia shepard Readers — This concludes the six-part Sake Run series (Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Truk Lagoon and Pulap, Guam, Japan). Last we heard, the authors are still living in Kagoshima and have yet to sell their Traveller 32 'Yankee Lady'. page 136

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With reports this month on 12 Meter Charters in San Diego; a much anticipated charter in Greece; and a giobeftdof chartering possibilities as the seasons change.

12 Meter Charters If you or your company is looking for something entirely different in chartering, perhaps for corporate team-building or as an incentive for a sales staff, you might consider a 12 Meter outing on San Diego Bay. You just don’t go sailing, you immerse yourself in a part of America’s Cup history.

U.S. 12-Meter San Diego, owned by the La Jolla management consulting firm of Keilty, Goldsmith & Co., owns and operates Heart of America, designed by Graham & Schlageter and sailed by Buddy Melges in Fremantle, Australia. They also manage Stars & Stripes '86, the Chance/Nelson/Redrick design used as test boat by Dennis Conner. Stars & Stripes is

Unlike the bow of a Cal 20, a 12 Meter makes a real point.

owned by the Kona Kai Club on Shelter Island where both boats are based.

We had the opportunity to inspect these boats and sail on Heart of America a few weekends back and came away impressed. Tended to by large crews, both

12s were in bristol condition despite having completed the Newport to San Diego Race the evening before, in which no fewer than four 12s competed.

According to account executive Bruce Cooper, charters are usually scheduled so that both 12s go out at the same time, allowing guests to match race against each other. Sailing a 12 by itself is great fun, but recreating Dennis Conner versus* Ian Murray in the 1987 Cup takes sailing fun to a higher level.

You might wonder whether such hitech boats are safe for chartering, given that they remain in their original racing configuration, complete with wing keels, full sail area, big winches, complicated hydraulics and main booms that clear the deck by no more than 24 inches. The answer is they wouldn’t be safe were it not for the fact that there are eight crew for every six charter guests on the boat. v And that’s not all. Since neither 12 has an engine, both must be towed to and from their berth by a hard-bottom inflatable tender. These tenders also shadow the 12s wherever they go. Since Coast Guard regulations limit the number of charter guests to six at any given time, the tenders also serve as shuttle boats, allowing six new charter guests to sail without the 12s having to return to the dock. Getting on and off a 12 Meter while sailing on howling, chop-riddled San Francisco Bay might be precarious, but its not a problem in the gentle breezes and flat waters of San Diego Bay. At least it wasn’t for us when we hopped off to take the photos at right.

Given the labor intensive nature of the charters and expense of keeping such thoroughbreds in top condition, the 12 Meter charters are understandably a little more expensive than bareboating a Catalina 30 for the afternoon. The basic 12 Meter Sailing Package is $1500. It includes a maximum of sue passengers per boat, a 3.5 hour sail, the services of the skipper and crew, beer and soft drinks, crew t-shirts and the photo chase boat/tender. Each additional group of six guests is another $500.

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One client who did such a corporate charter raved about it, saying it was a "fantastic and fabulous" alternative to "timeworn luncheons and sporting events".

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The End Of An Odyssey We have sailed San Francisco Bay and the Northern California coast for a number of years aboard our 31-foot Dufour sloop, during which time our recurrent dream was to charter a bareboat and sail the Greek islands with some of | our friends. Each year, however, something always came up to prevent us from i fulfilling our dream. But this year we came to the realization that time was ^running out; if we didn’t actually go soon, our dream would forever be just a dream. After talking to some friends, lo and behold, we

made the commitment to go.

Once the decision was made, we contacted Alicia at Windward/Leeward Charters in San Francisco and she handled all of the details. She did a fantastic job, and we’re indebted to her for her advice and assistance. She made the arrangements with Kavos, Ltd. of Rhodes for a Ocean is 39 for us and our four friends.

We were going to sail the Dodecanese Islands, but since none of us had sailed the Aegean we decided to hire a local skipper.

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The Oceanis 39 was roomy enough for the six of us and our gear. Kavos keeps their boats clean and in top condition. We were very pleased.

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We visited Rhodes, including Lindhos, and sailed on to Symi, Kos, Pserimos (a beautiful, quiet place with a nice tavema), Kalymos, Leros and Ratmos — which is our opinion is the jewel of the Dodecanese. While at Pabnos, we toured the city of Skala, where we rented morpeds and went all over the island. We visited beaches that had such clear, turquoise water where we could see the bottom in 50 feet. The land was dry and harsh. We saw several goat herds; they are probably the only animals that could survive in such

Simple and clean, there's no mistaking Greek architecture.

an environment and still give milk and cheese.

We also toured the town of Chora, which is at the top of Ratmos, and visited the Monastery of St. John, the theologian who wrote the book of Revelations. It is a unique and beautiful town.

We had a few laughs watching the tourists pour out of the cruise ships. One

couple walked up to where we were sittings enjoying a gin & tonic (it was quite hot in July) and asked us if there was anything worth seeing on the island.

The Greeks were wonderful, friendly and full of fun. No matter which tavema we stopped at, the food was excellent and very inexpensive. Almost every one had "a special dish for you".

The only problem we had at Patmos was getting water. We had to stay tied up at the quay for three days waiting for it.

Gee whiz, were we glad!

The Greek dances, the \fdod, Ouzo, sights that are burned into our memories — including porpoises playing under the bow — were all part of the fun. In fact it was so much fun we’re all talking about doing it again. When we look at our photos we say, 'Yeah!" Our skipper Arthur is picking up a schooner he’s having built in Singapore this November and plans to put it into charter there. Hmmmmmmm, who knows?

We hope our story will help convince others not to let more time pass by before they follow their charter dreams. v — milt & eva tanner eva maria emetyville From Here To Hauraki, A Charter Round-up With change of seasons soon upon us, it’s an ideal time to review the many charter options available to adventurous mariners.

Greece, Turkey, Yugoslavia and the Mediterranean. While most people do Med charters during the crowded months of June, July and August, perhaps the best months of the year are September and early October. For instance, we did a GPSC charter last September out of Athens and had 12 of the finest sailing days of our lives. While there were still plenty of people around, it wasn’t overcrowded like summer. And the weather was ideal; the killing heat of August was over and the frequency of meltemis was way down. If you’re not tied down with kids in school, this is the ideal time to go.

Outfits covering these waters include Albatross (1-800-922-4864), GPSC (1-800732-6786), Sunsail (1-800-922-4874) and The Moorings (1-800-521-1126).

In other parts of the world, this is prime chartering time.

The Sea of Cortez. October and

November are considered two of the finest months for chartering in the Sea of Cortez.

The water is warm, the fishing and snorkeling are great and the northers are a thing of the future. Club de Yates Palmira in La Raz (682-539-59) has a large variety of bareboat and crewed charter boats at their new marina/condo complex in La Paz. A little further north The Moorings (1-800521-1126) has their operation at Puerto Escondido. If you’re looking for a great getaway with beautiful water, abundant sea life and unmatched tranquility, this is the time for the Sea of Cortez.

Sam Diego. Even closer to home is San Diego, where 'Indian Summer' days are common through Thanksgiving. Thanks to maverick Southwest Airlines, with advance purchase you can fly round-trip to San Diego from the Bay Area for as little as $58. With the money you save, you can charter an even fancier boat them you planned from outfits like Sail San Diego (1800-456-0222). And remember, unlike San Francisco Bay, San Diego Bay almost

Anthony and Anne Sandberg of Sebastapol enjoy a carefree charter in the Whitsundays.

always features 13110111 sailing'. With great recreation facilities and nightlife ashore, San Diego is a great place to charter with younger kids or a special loved one.

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Outfits you might want to consider are Hinckley Charters Caribbean out of the Virgins (1-809-776-6256); Island Yachts in the Virgins (1-809-775-6666); Sunsail, with multiple locations in the Bahamas and Caribbean (1-800-922-4874); The Moorings, with multiple locations in the Caribbean (1-800-521-1126); Bimini, with multiple locations in the Caribbean (1-800444-3996).

Slightly different from most charter operations in the Caribbean is the Bitter End Yacht Club, which offers a variety of packages that combine deluxe shoreside accommodations with yacht charters on everything from dinghies to Freedom 30s.

In addition, they offer a wide program of sailing seminars featuring top racers and cruisers from around the world. Call 1-800872-2392 for a brochure on their many programs.

November and early December are terrific times to charter in the Caribbean.

The weather turns super sweet, but it’s still uncrowded and the airfares haven’t been

i jacked up to high season rates. Many veteran Caribbean charters think November and early December are the two best months of the year.

High season in the Caribbean starts on December 15; we’ll have more on that area next month.

Our winter is also high season in the Southern Hemisphere.

New Zealand. Charters in the Bay of Islands as well as the Auckland area have always been available, but now outfits such as Nautilus Tours (415) 661-7516 is able to offer charters for the entire Hauraki Gulf, " which includes more than 1500 square miles with more than 60 islands.

Australia. Another area where the prime chartering season is about to begin is the Whitsunday Islands of Queensland, Australia. Pacific International Tours (3970611) specializes in charters in these fabled waters. Incidentally, we’ll have a full feature on sailing — and chartering — in Australia next month.

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THE RACING

With reports this month on how Morgan Larson spent his summer vacation; the El Toro Nationals in Oregon; the shorthanded crowd’s South Beach Harbor Fun Race: the PICYA. Challenges; the Grade and George couples race; the windy United Way Regatta on Monterey Bay; the Hawkfarm Nationals; Saint Francis YC’s IMS Invitational; the Santa Cruz 27 Nationals; the always mellow Plastic Classic; an update on NCYSA regatta/symposiums (youth sailing); a quick windsurfing wrapup; and the usual stockpile of race notes.

Morgan Larson: Hot, Hot, Hot "I can barely keep track of him these days," said father Bob Larson of his 19 yearold son Morgan. "He’s been a real 'road warrior' lately!"

The road trips have paid off for1 the Capitola-based super sailor: earlier this summer, Morgan won the Laser PCCs in Long Beach, the Moore 24 Nationals in his backyard (Santa Cruz), and the Laser Radial Nationals on the Bay. Morgan also found time for a trip to Mississippi — where he and buddy Forrest Fennell placed third at the Youth Sailing Championships in Laser

Morgan Larson, the 1990 U.S. singlehanded sailing champion.

Ds — and to sail in One Design 14s in the San Francisco Ultimate Regatta (he and Trevor Gleadhill placed sixth).

On August 1-4, sailing for the Saint Francis YC, Morgan scored again, taking a close second at Balboa YC’s Governor’s Cup (aka, "The Congressional Cup for Juniors") in Newport Beach. Match racing in Santana 20s with crew Brandon Paine and Fennell, Morgan put together a 10-1 record to end up tied with a New Zealand team led by Kevin Harrap. The Kiwis were awarded first, as Morgan’s only loss was to them. Richmond YC’s Brady Sih, sailing with Tony and Jennifer Fisher, was third, followed by Newport Harbor YC’s Jory Twist (nephew of Blade Runner owner Bill Twist).

Heading south to San Diego immediately after the Governor’s Cup, Morgan entered — and won convincingly — the USYRU O’Day Trophy, the pinnacle of U.S. singlehanded sailing. Hosted by San Diego YC on August 6-10 in Lasers, the national regatta pitted 14 of the best sailors in the country against each other (contestants came from each of the 10 USYRU regions, plus one each from the intercollegiate circuit, the U.S. Youth Singlehanded and U.S. Women’s Singlehanded Championships, and one from the Armed Services). Morgan iced the prestigious nine-race series on the last day, when, as he put it, "my closest competitor’s fortunes took a turn for the worse".

Not that winning major USYRU titles is anything new to Morgan: he (along with Haley King and Brandon ftiine) won the Sears Cup, i.e. the national junior sailing championship, in 1988. "Winning the Sears Cup and the Singlehanded Collegiate Nationals are the two regattas I’m proudest of," responded Morgan in answer to our question. The latter regatta — which occurred just weeks after Morgan enrolled at the College of Charleston (S.C.) — earned him the berth at the O’Day Trophy, as well as All-American collegiate sailing honors in his freshman year.

What’s next for this super successful — yet modest and soft-spoken — young sailor?

"I’m just trying to relax a little before school starts again," he claimed. "Also, I’m trying to earn enough money to buy a car."

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Other than the occasional race in Santa Cruz (he often sails Moore 24s — either his parents’ Summertime or Mooregasm), Morgan says he doesn’t have many sailing plans in the near future. "We were invited to a junior match racing series in New Zealand in November," he said. "I’d love to go if we can get funding."

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sailing for the Kaneohe YC. Just as he did last year, Lim destroyed the 17 boat "varsity" fleet, taking bullets in the first five races. He was able to throw out his sixth race, in which he cruised to a safe 10th place.

Winners of the other three divisions — which, unlike the Gold fleet, were nailbiters — were Bob Korb (Silver), Garrett Greenwood (Intermediate) and John Walsh (Junior). Sailing conditions throughout the regatta were perfect — 10 knots of breeze with temperatures in the 90s.

GOLD — 1) Kui Lim, Hawaii, 3.75 points; 2) Al Kenstler, Redding, 17; 3) Hank Jotz, Weaverville, 18; Dennis Silva, Castro Valley, 22. (17 boats) SILVER — 1) Bob Korb, Novato, 10.25 points; 2) Charles Keiser, South San Francisco, 10.5; 3) Mike Eichwald, Redding, 22.75; 4) Katie Clinton, San Francisco, 23. (15 boats) INTERMEDIATE — 1) Garrett Greenwood, Gig Harbor, WA, 6 points; 2) Roger Arnemann, Hawaii, 8.5. (7 boats) JUNIOR — 1) John Walsh, Tiburon, 9.75 points; 2) Joe Menis, Fremont, 11.75; 3) Matt McQueen, Danville, 12.25. (11 boats) South Beach Harbor Fun Race

someday — but for now, I’m happy just to sail dinghies."

GOVERNOR'S CUP — 1) Royal New Zealand (Kevin Harrap), 10-1; 2) St. Francis (Morgan Larson), 10-1; 3) Richmond (Brady Sih), 8-3; 4) Newport !■ Harbor (Jory Twist), 8-2; 5) Santa Monica (Peter f Wells), 6-5; 6) Waikiki (John Myrdal), 5-6; 7) Balboa . (Josh Nichols), 5-6; 8) San Diego (Damian Craig), 44; 9) Alamitos Bay (Jonathon Greening), 3-7; 10) i Southwestern (Preston Hoidner), 2-8); 11) Chicago ■ (William O'Brien) 2-8; 12) South Shore (Kirk Gooding)

O'DAY TROPHY — 1) Morgan Larson, Capitola (ICYRA), 11.25 points; 2) David Houser, ^oronado, : CA (Area J), 22.25; 3) Kim Logan, Miami, FL (Women), 24; 4) Brain Keane, New Providence, NJ

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El Toro Nationals

The 1990 El Toro Nationals took place on beautiful Howard Prairie Lake, Oregon (near Ashland, about a 7 hour drive from the Bay Area) on August 5-10. The lake — actually, it’s some kind of agricultural reservoir — was about 15 feet low, but that didn’t stop the Toros from having another fun-filled, family oriented "bull session".

Typifying the "family picnic" spirit of the regatta were Richmond YC’s Menis family — husband Dave and wife Liz sailed in the Silver fleet (Liz pounded her hubby), while son Joe and daughter Faye bagged second and fifth respectively in the juniors.

Winning the Gold Division — and the national championship — for the umpteenth time was Hawaiian boatbuilder Kui Lim,

The Singlehanded Sailing Society’s South Beach Harbor Fun Race, formerly known as the Low Budget Race, attracted 40 boats (22 singlehanders and 18 doublehanders) on July 28. The 26 mile course — which for reasons that escape us was handicapped on 21 miles — took the fleet from South Beach Harbor up to Red Rock, through Raccoon Strait to Yellow Bluff, and then back to South Beach YC for a postrace barbecue.

"Going through Raccoon Strait pretty well scrambled the fleet," observed perennial singlehander Gary Kneeland, who went from first to last and back to first on the upwind leg from Red Rock to Yellow Bluff. Like many competitors, Kneeland never once set a chute on his Ranger 23 Impossible. "In the flood tide and big breeze, you couldn’t lay Pier 39 without some help from a crew," '’claimed Gary.

Not surprisingly for a course with so much reaching, the multihulls — Sundowner in the singlehanded congregation, and Pegasus in the doublehanders — corrected out over their respective divisions for overall honors.

SINGLEHANDED: DIV. I (multihulls) — 1) Sundowner, Buccaneer 33 tri, Joe Therriault. (1 boat)

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DIV. II (PHRF < 126) — 1) Interabang, Beneteau 46, Jeff Winkelhake; 2) Echo, Wylie 34, George Kiskaddon. (5 boats) DIV. Ill (127-168) — 1) Praise, Freedom 36, Ken Joy; 2) Chief, SC 27, Dwight Odom; 3) Stuff, Chaser 33, Stan Thomas. (8 boats) DIV. IV (169 & above) — 1) Impossible, Ranger 23, Gary Kneeland; 2) Zephyr, Cal 2-27, Bruce Nesbit; 3) Chelonia, Yankee 30, Ed Ruszel. (8 boats) DOUBLEHANDED; DIV. I — 1) Pegasus, F-27, Andrew Pitcairn. (2 boats) DIV. 11 — 1) Bird, Swede 55, David Poole; 2) Danville Express, Express 37, Andy Hall; 3) Presto, Express 27, John Todd. (8 boats) DIV. Ill — 1) Fast Lucy, Chris Boome, Nonsuch 36; 2) Chesapeake, Merit 25, Jim Fair. (5 boats) DIV. IV — 1) Nightwind, Ranger 23, Richard Sloan. (3 boats)

PICYA Challenges

Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear... no, we haven’t patched our word processor into a Saturday morning rerun of the Lone Ranger. Rather, we’re talking about an almost clean sweep of the three Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Racing Association (PICYA) perpetual trophies at stake on July 28-29 by the San Francisco YC. Their winning team was consisted of

three boats from the Wayback Machine: Damn Near came out of mothballs to claim the Lipton Cup; Stormtrooper was

reactivated to win the Little Lipton; and the Mull 31 The Shadow placed fourth in the Larry Knight (for PHRF boats rating between 96 an 150). The two day, three race "allstar" series was held in moderate breeze off 'Redline' and 'Corsair1 short-tacking up the Cityfront in the Lipton Cup.

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on Saturday in the small (four boats) Lipton fleet. Racing under the IMS rule, Jesberg and his "pick-up" crew — Bert and son Bart Damner, brother Steven Jesberg, Dave Walker, Jim Davies, Steve Fentress, Jeff and Tony Wayne, Susie Madrigali, John Guttenkunst and Chris Raney — bit their nails at the dock until the computer figured out the implied wind speed, and hence the results.

Their margin of victory was a scant two seconds in the first race and sixteen in the second.

In Sunday’s third and final race, Jesberg managed to avoid an aggressive confrontation with Don Trask’s J/35 Redline at the starting line, only to suffer a mechanical failure at the leeward mark when their spinnaker wouldn’t come down. Brother Steve Jesberg was given a quick "sky ride" to clear the sail away, and Damn Near salvaged a third to lock up the series. 'These guys were great to sail with," claimed Don. "I just picked up the phone six days before the race and like the gang of con-men in the movie The Sting, they only asked 'When do you need me?' and 'Where’s the race?'."

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Madrigali, SFYC, 4.50 points; 2) J-Walker, Chris Perkins, StFYC, 5.75; 3) Sweeny Todd, David Menis, RYC, 8; 4) Another White Boat, Marcia Mahoney, CYC, 11; 5) Killer Whale, Scott Stokes, SYC, 17; 6) The Gift, Doug Carrol, GGYC, 18; 7) Phantom, John Gulliford, DSC, 19. (7 boats) Grade and George Regatta

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"Chris (Perkins) especially put up a good battle." i Excalibur, a Santana 35 sailing for the Saint Francis YC, won the Larry Knight competition, dashing SFYC’s hopes for a clean sweep. "We picked the right boat for the conditions," said helmsman 'Tactical Ted" Wilson. "My tactician, Norman Davant, also deserves credit for making some good calls."

This wasn’t the first time that Wilson and Davant have collaborated to win a series — the duo is currently undefeated in the Express 27 ODCA class with their chartered Summer Palace. Rounding out the Excalibur crew was Mike Herlihy, Dave Gruver, Ronn Lowenthal, Dan Shea, Bruce Hayes, Eric Grey, Michael Roth and Bullethead Mantel.

LIPTON CUP — 1) Damn Near, Kaufman 41, Don Jesberg, SFYC, 4.50 points; 2) Rediine, J/35, Don Trask, StFYC, 6; 3) Kiri, J/35, Craig Healy, RYC, 6.75; 4) Corsair, Serendipity 43, Craig Brown, SYC, 12. (4 boats) LARRY KNIGHT — 1) Excalibur, Santana 35, Ted Wilson, StFYC, 4.50 points; 2) Screamer, Capo 30, Russ Williams, RYC, 6; 3) Alert, Wylie 36, Mike Lingsch, TYC, 9.75; 4) The Shadow, Mull 31, Tad Lacey, SFYC, 12; 5) Camille, Stewart 42, Bill Permar, SYC, 17. (5 boats) LITTLE LIPTON (J/24) — 1) Stormtrooper, Jeff

Encinal YC’s second annual Grade & George Regatta — a dbublehanded "Jack and Jill" race where Jill steers and Jack crews — attracted a lowly 18 boats this year.

The problem, according to EYC’s Shirley Temming, was that the Coast Guard denied their race permit due to conflicts with a power boat race, necessitating some last minute juggling. Fortunately, Bay View Boat Club’s Plastic Classic, which was occurring concurrently, let the Grade & Georgers share their starting line and part of their race area.

Starting before the Plastic Classic in a "perfed" 12 knot breeze, the fleet sailed a 14.3 mile triangle, windward, leeward, followed by a run up the Estuary to finish in front of Encinal YC. In keeping with the" race’s low-key spirit, spinnakers were allowed only after the boats were safely inside the Estuary.

First home, after six lead changes and a nail-biting down-to-the-wire battle with sistership Mantis, was Sutter and Carl Schumacher’s Express 27 Moonlight. The race was a particular thrill for Sutter, a 13year-old El Toro sailor who was steering her first big boat race. "I was quite proud of her," allowed her father. "She did really well, and we had a lot of fun together."

While Carl and Sutter were first to finish and first in Division A, overall honors went to Andrea Crinkshaw and boyfriend Paul Kamen, who sailed Kamen’s faded yellow Merit 25 Twilight Zone to a convincing five minute victory over Division B and overall runners-up Kamala II. Andrea was awarded a keeper trophy — her first trophy as well — while Paul scored a new pair of Offshore Musto Pants.

"That was particularly good timing," said Kamen, who claimed to be in dire need of a new pair of foulie bottoms.

DIV. I — 1) Moonlight, Express 27, Sutter & Carl Schumacher; 2) Mantis, Express 27, Suzanne Staller/Rich Tofte; 3) Showtime, Olson 25, Shirley Temming/Ed Milano. (10 boats) DIV. II — 1) Twilight Zone, Merit 25, Andrea Crinkshaw/Paul Kamen; 2) Kamala II, Ranger 29, Nancy Farnum/Bill Keith; 3) Bad Dog, J/24, Susan & Steve Chamberlin. (8 boats)

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United Way Regatta

The seventh annual United Way Day on Monterey Bay was, in a word, windy. A total of 85 boats and 750 sailors got perhaps a little more them they bargained for on August 19, when 25 knot winds and choppy seas turned the waters off Santa Cruz into a less than inviting playground — especially for the approximately one third of the fleet that were first-timers or non-racers.

Tonopah Low, Jeff Weiss’ Moore 24, rose above the carnage to win the 10-mile pursuit race (i.e. handicaps were applied at the start) overall, despite losing a guest crewmember named George momentarily overboard 25 yards from the finish. Sailing with owner Weiss were Tim Cordrey and Tracy Usher, who co-helmed the Low, Jack McAleer and the afore-mentioned soggy crewmember known only as George.

Tonopah Low, which sails out of Monterey Peninsula YC, was sponsored by an aptly

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named contracting company called Clyde J. Sailer, Inc., which, as it turns out, employs both Weiss and Cordrey.

Yacht racing aside, the really big winner of the day was Veronica Wagner of Aptos, holder of the winning raffle ticket for a red 1990 Mazda Miata (geez, we remember

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when the grand prize was a new Express 27 or a Moore 24).

The United Way of Santa Cruz County also did pretty well that day, raising around $20,000 to be redistributed to 30 or so health and human service agencies throughout the county. The. funds were raised primarily through entry fees — it cost $45 for each sailor in the regatta, and $250 for a corporation to sponsor a boat. Each sailor got a West Marine Products Orcas Island sailing jacket, lunch and dinner as part of the deal — a real bargain, and for a good cause, too.

"We had more boats, but less people, than usual," said Jim Samuels, one of the race founders. 'We also raised more money than ever before, and the party afterwards was wilder than usual. All in all, it was a great success!"

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DIV. I — 1) Rollercoaster, SC 50, Doug Kirk; 2) Liquid Sky, J/41, Larry Scigliano; 3) Shaman, SC 40, Keith Carlson; 4) Outrageous, Olson 40, Rick Linkemyer; 5) Sirena, Olson 30, Steve Shaw.

DIV. II — 1) Carnaval, Santana 35, Bill Keller; 2) Shock Wave, Santana 35, Sylvana Stratton; 3) Mystery Eagle, SC 27, Roger Sturgeon; 4) Wildthing, Express 27, Phil Myers; 5) Windrunner, Gulfstar 40, Matt Lezin.

DIV. Ill — 1) Tonopah Low, Moore 24, Jeff Weiss; 2) Summertime, Moore 24, Bob Larson; 3) Valkyrie, Olson 25, Dick Duoos; 4) Snafu-U, Moore 24, Tom Connerly; 5) Runnin’ Sweet, J/24, Darrel Louis.

DIV. IV — 1) For Sure, Santana 22, Eric Petersen; 2) Gypsy, Santana 22, Fred Molnar; 3) Ultima Thule, Ranger 23, Paul Haney; 4) Serendipity, Ranger 23, Charles Hagerty; 5) The Unknown Santana 22.

OVERALL— 1) Tonopah Low; 2) Rollercoaster;

3) Carnaval; 4) Liquid Sky; 5) Shaman.

TOP CORPORATE SPONSORED BOATS — 1)

Tonopah Low (Clyde J. Sailer, Inc.); 2) Roller Coaster (Brero Construction, Inc.); 3) Liquid Sky (Geyser peak Winery); 4) Shaman (Marks-Clark Insurance); 5) Outrageous (Crows Nest).

Hawkfarm Nationals

Richmond rigger Patrick Vincent can generally be found sailing 505s, Wabbits, El Toros or, lately, on the bow of the Ultimate 30 Point Richmond Racing Team. Once a year, however, he dusts off his family’s seldom-used blue Hawkfarm Mercedes and goes out and wins the Nationals. Mercedes — named after Patrick’s mother, not the car — has competed in all 13 of the Hawkfarm national championships under either father J.D. or son Patrick, and has won 7.

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Counting their most recent victory at the Encinal YC-hosted Nationals on August 1012, Mercedes upped their winning streak to four in a row.

"But it was the closest one yet," admits Patrick. We never got around to practicing, and we made a lot of mistakes." Things seemed in order, however, during Friday’s 15-mile opening race, as Vincent and an experienced crew of Greg Paxton, Doug Hodges, Bill Travis, Roland Bmn and Tom Wondolleck took a bullet with six minutes to spare.

Saturday’s three Bay races were a different story. In the first race of the day, Mercedes was comfortably in the lead when "brainfade" set in, and the defending champs sailed a quarter mile past the leeward mark.

Realizing their mistake, they rounded in DFL — but with only a mile to go, pulled off a miraculous third place finish. In the second race, they led the fleet into a hole behind T.I., ultimately finishing fifth after two other boats DNFed. Mercedes came back with an ace in the last race, to find themselves only

Dueling Hawkfarms: ‘El Cavilan' (left) and 'Warhawk1 chute up the Estuary.

3 points behind Bill Patience’s Warhawk going into the long distance race finale on Sunday.

At the start of the last race, Vincent went hunting, pinning the Dave Henkeldriven Warhawk behind the line for about a minute. The two boats came off the Saint Francis YC starting line in last place, but by the Pt. Bonita buoy weather mark, Mercedes had worked her way back to the head of the pack. They held that lead until the finish at Encinal YC, while Warhawk stumbled to a sixth, handing Vincent yet another championship. "Warhawk was as fast as we were," observed Vincent, "but they kind of fell apart at the end."

1) Mercedes, Patrick Vincent, 10.25; 2) Warhawk, Bill Patience, 12.5; 3) El Gavilan, Jocelyn Nash, 17; 4) Notorious, James Hirano, 23; 5) Osprey, Dale Closner/Rick Schuldt, 25; 6) Night page 154

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IMS Invitational Saint Francis YC’s IMS Invitational, formerly known as "Son of Stone Cup", lured 24 boats to their three-day, four race Cityfront series on August 10-12. Despite some participants’ complaints about holding a race on Friday afternoon, that race proved to be the most exciting of the long weekend.

Sailing in #3 conditions, Jim Mizell’s Smith 43 High Risk, with Jeff Madrigali aboard, won Class A over Cal Berkeley’s recently reactivated Golden Bear. Meanwhile, "cover boy" Howie Marion and his Jazz gang steered Alan Bray’s J/35 Current Affair to victory in Class B. Those two boats went on to dominate their classes in the rest of the regatta.

Friday’s windy race saw at least two kites blow up (Golden Bear, Irrational) and two boats knocked out of the series. Wave Runner, Lon Price’s Luffe 43, inexplicably lost the top foot of her fractional rig (earlier in the race, they wrapped a carbon fiber spinnaker pole around their headstay), and Craig Sharrow’s Davidson 44 Infrared withdrew after beaning their bowman on the head with the spinnaker pole. Between the injury (which took 50 stitches to repair) and tweaking their jumper strut, the shaken Infrared gang decided to hang it up for the weekend.

The two races on Saturday and one Sunday were mellower contests sailed in the #1 and #2 range. In the lighter conditions, Dave Liggett’s Peterson 40 Jack Rabbit hopped back from a slow start on Friday with a pair of aces and a deuce to claim overall honors in Class C. Finishes in that class were particularly close, as evidenced by the 10.4-mile final race when the first four boats corrected out within 42 seconds of each other.

"The IMS rule is working," insists Max Gordon, owner of Bydand. Others weren’t so sure: the standard IMS reply to the inevitable post-race query, "How’d you do?" is still, 'The computer says we were (fill in the blank)", followed by "I still can’t get used to not knowing how we’re doing during the race."

The weekend ended on a sour note when one of the larger IMS boats (on starboard) rammed a Cal 2-27 that was sailing in Golden Gate YC’s ODCA race, which was running concurrently on the Cityfront. The situation develdped at Blackaller Buoy, which the two races were

unfortunately rounding in opposite directions at the same time.

DIV. I — 1) High Risk, Smith 43, Jim Mizell, 3 points; 2) Golden Bear, Frers 46, Rob Anderson, 8; 3) Swiftsure, Frers 58, Sy Kleinman, 13; 4) Irrational, Peterson 41, Dan Donovan, 17; 5) Leading Lady, Peterson 40, Bob Klein, 22. (8 boats) DIV. II — 1) Current Affair, J/35, Howie Marion, 7.5 points; 2) Kiri, J/35, Bob George, 11.5; 3) Slithergadee, J/35, John Niesley, 12; 4) Redline, J/35, Bill Fawns, 12; 5) Ukiyo, J/35, John Williams, 18. {8 boats) DIV. Ill — 1) Jack Rabbit, Peterson 40, Dave Liggett, 6.5 point?; 2) Bydand, Baltic 42, Max Gordon, 9.75; 3) Surefire, Frers 36, Matt & Jon Carter, 12.75; 4) fnvictus, C&C 40, John Webb, 13; 5) Harp, Catalina 38, Mike Mannix, 17. (8 boats)

Santa Cruz 27 Nationals Obviously, it was a case of good timing, starting when Dave Wilson decided to tow his SC 27 Good Timin’ down to its birthplace for the National Championships on August 9-11. Along for the ride were helms-/ man Chris Perkins and his sidekick Stu Eddings, KYC junior Tony Fisher, sailmaker Wayne Kipp and Dave’s dad, Dave, Sr.

View from the front: on board 'Good Timin'1 during the SC 27 Nationals.

Wilson admits he didn’t really know what to expect: he’d only owned the boat a year, and Perkins, a co-worker (at Ernst & Young)

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and fellow St. Francis YC member, had sailed on the boat less than half a dozen times.

"We were pleasantly surprised," admitted Dave of their runaway victory in the six race, one throwout series. Good Timin’ put together a 3,2,1,1,1,(DNF) record, getting progressively faster as the breeze built during the three-day regatta. "Our sails were a little flat for the light and lumpy stuff in the beginning," said Chris. "If the wind hadn’t come up, I think we’d have been hurting."

By the end of the second day of racing — when Good Timin’ fired off two bullets — the locals knew they were under attack.

"Dave and Chris kept trying to pass it off as luck," laughed class president Gary Evans, who sailed on third place finisher Jamie’s Pony. "Unfortunately, no one believed them."

After a Friday night party hosted by SC 27 designer and spiritual leader Bill Lee at his shop — "It was the social highlight of the trip," claimed Wilson — the battle resumed on Saturday. The Good Timin’ gang iced the regatta with a bullet in the windy fifth race, and were able to watch the sixth race from the sidelines ("Second place overall was up in the air, and we didn’t want to mess up their race," said Dave.)

"It wasn’t that Good Timin’ was noticeably faster than the rest of us," observed Evans. "But they had textbook starts, and showed a phenomenal ability to put their boat in the right place at the right time."

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Perkins, an accomplished J/24 and Etchells sailor, shrugged off the fact that Good Timin’ — the only San Francisco boat at the Nationals — had blown away what is widely regarded as one of Santa Cruz’s stronger fleets at their own game. "We won because our boat was the right color," he joked (three of the top four boats, including theirs, had blue paint jobs).

1) Good Timin’, Dave Wilson/Chris Perkins, 7.25 points; 2) Kurzweile, Brett Gripenstraw/Matt Dini, 12.5; 3) Jamie’s Pony, Gary Evans/Steve Brooks, 15; 4) Dynaflow, Mark Dini, 15.75; 5) Poopsie, Randy Parker, 23; 6) Variety Show, Berry Whittgll/Rob Schuyler, 25; 7) Interlude, Rich Pasquali/Jeff Littfin, 26; 8) Sumo, Jim Livingston/Craig French/Ed Mabie, 37; 9) Wharf Rat, Pat & Lynne Appley, 41; 10) Mystery Eagle, Roger Sturgeon, 41; 11) Mistress Quickly, Larry Weaver, 48; 12) Guava, John Gilmore, 52. (12 boats)

Plastic Classic 'The Plastic Classic," explained race chairman John Super, "is a regatta with a high FQ." What? Excuse us? "FQ", it turns out, stands for "fun quotient", and certainly no one who attended the Sixth Annual Plastic Classic Regatta on July 28 would disagree with Super’s assessment. Hosted by Bay View YC and the Islander Bahama Fleet, this annual get-together is one of the highlights of the year for owners of ’60s vintage fiberglass sailboats (or, as Super himself calls them, "pre-’70s Tupperware boats").

Forty boats participated in this year’s Tupperware Party, with sailors coming from as far as Glen Ellen and Santa Cruz. Jay Stinson’s beautiful Islander 37 Galatea won three of the four categories in the Concourse D’Elegance, including the grand prize for the "Prettiest Boat Overall". Galatea was also judged "Simplest to Singlehand" (she was rigged for the Singlehanded TransPac, though Stinson trashed the boat in his qualifier and ended up not sailing to Hawaii) and "Nicest Interior". Winner of the "Most Stock Boat" was Nooner, Jeff Blum’s S&S Rainbow.

Oh, and there was racing, too. A lowkey 10.5 mile excursion around' the South Bay in shirt-sleeve weather brought smiles to the racers’ faces, especially every time they passed the now famous "Mark T". Located 100 yards off the beach near Pier 54, the mark was in reality a 10x15 foot barge adorned with plywood cows, green astroturf and guys and gals in swimsuits providing support (and distraction) to the sailors as they rounded. "It’s a Classic iradition," said

Supfer. "Hey, it’s a lot more fun than rounding orange things!"

ISLANDER BAHAMA — 1) Cahada, Dan Bjork; 2) Constellation, John Lincoln; 3) Myth, Matt Fowler/Liz Gibbons. (7 boats) COLUMBIA CHALLENGER — 1) Suzy Q, James Van Blarigan; 2) Rubik, Norm Carter; 3) Shay, William Meyers. (6 boats) CAL 20 — 1) Upper Bound, Peter Fowler. (2 boats) TRITON — 1) Bolero, Ely Giliam. (2 boats) INTERNATIONAL FOLKBOAT — 1) Skol, Mike Conners. (3 boats) SANTANA 22 — 1) Shazam, Bud ^andkulla. (3 boats) ' vx PHRF NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Pathfinder, Ariel, Ernie Rideout; 2) Sita, Landblaster, T. Collins/A. Bok; 3) Galatea, Islander 37, Jay Stinson. (13 boats) PHRF SPINNAKER — 1) Sabre Sex, Columbia Sabre, Fred Cecchini. (3 boats)

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NCYSA Update Two more of Northern California Youth Sailing Association’s (NCYSA) popular regatta/symposiums occurred recently. The first one, the inaugural (and hopefully annual) Full Circle Junior Regatta, was hosted by San Francisco and Corinthian YCs on July 28-29. Over 40 juniors participated in making this light air regatta — which was run as a benefit for the Marin-based Full Circle Program for disadvantaged kids — the most successful NCYSA program to date. "I especially liked the fact that the regatta was for a good cause," said overall winner Forrest Fennell.

Some 40 local companies — including all the Bay Area professional sports teams and Orbit Semiconductor — donated cash or services to support what was billed as the 'Volvo Regatta for Junior Sailors". Said NCYSA’s Patrick Andreasen, "It came off just great — a real 'win-win' deal for everyone involved."

On August 18-19, Encinal YC hosted their second NCYSA regatta/symposium of the season on the Oakland Estuary. Blake Middleton, head sailing instructor at EYC (and Stanford Sailing Team coach during the rest of the year), ran the weekend sailing camp. "We had some different instructors this time, including Bryant and Brady Sih," said Middleton. "It wasn’t as 'big-time' as the Full Circle event, but it was still a really good, intensive two day work-out for the kids. We got in 13 Laser races and 9 El Toro races on Sunday."

The next NCYSA event is scheduled for October 27-28 at Coyote Point YC.

FULL CIRCLE REGATTA: LASER A — 1) Forrest Fennell, StFYC, 6.75 points; 2) Rebecca Harris, RYC, 13.75. (9 boats) LASER B — 1) Krysia Pohl, EYC, 5 points; 2) Peter Cains, YC unknown, 11.75. (10 boats) EL TORO A 1) Daniel Jordan, SFYC, 8 points; 2) C. Heller, SFYC, 10.5. (6 boats) EL TORO B — 1) Sean Fabre, SFYC, 5.75 points; 2) Eric Pfirrmann, EYC, 13.75. (7 boats) EL TORO C — 1) John Walsh, RYC, 5.75 points; 2) Melina Hoyer, RYC, 16. (5 boats) ENCINAL YC REGATTA; LASER A — 1) John Waish, RYC, 18 points; 2) Joe Menis, RYC, 26. (7 boats) LASER B— 1) Rowan Fennell, SFYC, 11 points; 2) Alex Rothenberg, SFYC, 26. (5 boats) EL TORO A — 1) Brendon Lanctot, EYC, 13 points; 2) Geoff Marshall, EYC, 16. (7 boats) EL TORO B — 1) Sean Fabre, SFYC, 12 points; 2) (tie) Brett Everett, EYC, and Will Paxton, RYC, 24.

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Windsurfing Wrap-Up Five years ago, proper yachtsmen considered board sailors a life form barely above protozoa, but how times do change.

The venerable Saint Francis YC has been awash with boardsailing events all summer long. Only the autumnal turning off of the wind valve seems to have quelled the riot.

"Every time I turn around, there are more windsurfers here for another regatta," says St. Francis race director Matt Jones.

Actually, Matt’s been a long time supporter of this type of sailing, and is one of the reasons the sport has gained a foothold of respectability on the Bay. The St. Francis’ 1990 roster has included Friday night series in both the spring and fall, a weekend of collegiate sailing co-hosted by Stanford, a longboard invitational weekend and a Pacific Coast Championship for Mistral One Designs.

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Boardsailing Championship. San Diego’s Kevin Quan, 17, improved on his second place in last year’s event to take the Massachusetts Bay Trophy, as the championship is known. He and his 10 cocompetitors were treated to a racing clinic one day led by Stanford’s Ted Huang, who’s also a member of the U.S. Boardsailing Team. The next day, Nevin Sayre, one of the best men professional sailors in the world, talked to them about strategy.

Two weeks later, on August 18-19, 36 juniors showed up at the St. Francis for the U.S. Boardsailing Association’s version of a national championship. While the Massachusetts Bay event is limited to juniors up to 18 years, the USBA event topped out at legal drinking age. Brian Giandomenico of Massachusetts won the largest and most competitive class (men’s production boards); other class winners are listed below.

For those boardheads who enjoy their spirits legally (i.e., they’re over 21 years old),

the USBA Nationals rolled around on August 22-26 at Crissy Field. The Saint Francis got out of the loop this time, leaving the regatta to the USBA, Events West and Myers Rum. A fleet of 110 from 18 states crowded the beach for events in course racing, slalom and freestyle.

Competition in eight different classes (based on sex, age and production or unlimited boards) was still underway as we went to press. Dominating the non-prize money event in the prestigious unlimited divisions were defending champion Nevin Sayre of Martha’s Vineyard (Mass.) and lisa Neuburger of the Virgin Islands. Both seem assured of national championships.

Another highlight of the Myers festivities was the resurrection of the Reach, Ride and Run Race — a windsurfing, biking and running event. Remarkably, Tiburon’s Katie Griffith beat all comers — male and female — to win the triathalon.

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MASS. BAY TROPHY — 1) Kevin Quan, San Diego. 9.5 points; 2) Brant Pedersen, Fresno, 22.75; 3) Brady King, Savannah, GA, 24.5; 4) Chris Chang, Los Altos, 25; 5) Scott Haladay, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32.

(11 competitors) USBA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP — Mens Production: 1) Brian Giandomenico, Stoughton, Mass.; 2) Mich Buzianis, Paia, Hawaii; 3) Ted Huang, Los Altos. (15 competitors) Mens Unlimited: 1) Tetsuya Ura, Kentfield; 2) Sean Richardson, West Vancouver, BC. (6 competitors) Womens Production: 1) Mariel Devesa, Torrance, Ca. (3 competitors) Under 18 Unlimited: 1 Brant Pederson, Fresno; 2) Matt Pritchard, Canyon Laske, Ca; 30 Leon Belanger, Seal Beach, CA. (12 competitors)

Race Notes The bigger they are, the harder they fall; Bill Twist’s R/P 47 Blade Runner lost its rig on August 3 during a Corinthian YC Friday night race. Apparently, the starboard lower spreader dp failed in about 10 knots of wind, sending the expensive mast over the side. "It was a mechanical failure," said Twist, who wasn’t on the boat at the time. "It wasn’t anybody’s fault." Twist plans to have a new rig in Blade Runner in time to do the Big Boat Series.

The Ultimate crash n’ burn: just as the glitzy Ziploc Ultimate Yacht Race was making 'gross impressions' (that’s marketing lingo) on the pages of every glossy sailing magazine in the country, the circuit appears to have collapsed. Reports of its death may be exaggerated, but it surely suffered a major stroke when the last of four UYRs, scheduled for Milwaukee on August 31-September 2, was cancelled in the eleventh hour under mysterious circumstances (the public relations firm handling the UYR said the organizers, Glenn and Toby Darden, were unavailable for comment). Rumors about bad checks cure flying, as are reports that the Ultimate owners have formed their own association and will break away from the Dardens.

When (if?) someone gives us the straight scoop about the future of the Ultimate, we’ll pass that along.

Hot kids: 64 youths sailed in the Newport Harbor YC-hosted USYRU/Rolex Junior Sailing Championships on August 17-25. Winner of the Smythe Trophy (Lasers) was David Houser of Coronado, CA; winner of the Bemis Trophy (Flying Juniors) was Bill Hardesty of San Diego; and winner of the Sears Cup (Etchells 22) was

Scott Elting of La Porte, TX. Our Area G reps had a tough time of it in Newport: Jesse Goff came in 6th in the Smythe; Matt McQueen and Jennifer Fisher came in 6th in the Bemis; and John Mosely (with Josh Hardesty, Rockie Hearn and Pat Whitmarsh) came in 9th in the Sears.

The Brady Bunch: East Coaster Jim Brady, who works as a salesman for two North Sails lofts (Marblehead and Annapolis), has got to be the hottest J/24 sailor afloat these days. After winning both the European J/24 championship and the J/24 class at Kiel Week earlier this summer, Brady was in good form going into the J/24 World Championship held July 18-28 in Dublin, Ireland. There, the 26-year-old up-andcomer destroyed the 62-boat Worlds fleet, posting an incredible 2,1,1,3,2 record with his Just More Fun. Former world champion Ken Read finished a distant second; Australia’s Ian Bashford was third.

Real J-boats, namely Elizabeth Meyer’s Endeavour and Newport’s Museum of Yachting’s Shamrock V, ended a threelegged tour of the Northeast on August 2526 when they squared off once again in the waters off Newport, RI. Gary Jobson and Ted Hood were the celebrity skippers, and the battle was underway as we went to press. Because Endeavor proved much faster than Shamrock last year, this summer’s racing has been done under the IMS rule.

So far, Shamrock has narrowly defeated Endeavor in the first two events of the ’90 tour (Annapolis in May; Boston in late June).

Young guns, cont’d: the U.S. youth team dominated the 1990 IYRU World Youth Championship in Muiden, Holland on July 12-22. A field of 81 kids from around the globe did battle in four classes — Mistral IMCO sailboards, Lasers, Laser

Y° ho ho and a bottle of (Myers) rum. Boardheads flocked to Crissy Field in August.

Radials and Laser IIs — with the U.S. team bringing home two golds and two silvers.

Ethan ftissant of Albuquerque, NM won the boardsailing event, while Giselle Carnet of San Diego won the Laser Radials to claim the women’s singlehanded division.

Meanwhile, her brother Brian Carnet took second in the men’s singlehanded sailing competition in Lasers, and Peter Katcha of Dallas, TX with crew Nick Cromwell of Mendeville, Louisiana took second in the doublehanded division. This was the best finish by the U.S. in the World Youth Championship in the last decade.

Boys and their toys: the Saint Francis YC-hosted Millimeter PCCs attracted nine entries to their Schoonmaker Point (Sausalito) regatta site on August 12. Fourtime Millimeter national champion Bruce Munro who sails Wanderlust, his Ericson 35, when not tooling around in his tiny Millimeter — dominated the moderate air five race, one throwout event. Munro tallied 3 points, followed by Pax Davis with 8 and Dave Huggins with 10. "This was a tune-up for our Nationals on September 21-23," said Pbx Davis. "We’re expecting 20 boats for that, including several from New England. If anyone’s interested in learning more about Millimeters, or would like to charter one for the Nationals, call me at 324-1311."

"Great hosts; massive wind shifts; killer mai-tais!" was how Steve Wonner remembered Kaneohe Bay YC’s 1990 Cal 20 North Americans on July 24-28. Wonner, current captain of the SF Bay Cal 20 Fleet,’ and two other- local Cal 20 sailors — John Nooteboom and Dick Taylor — made the trek to Hawaii to compete in the NAs against page 158

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a talented 26-boat fleet. Sailing chartered boats in unfamiliar waters, the trio finished solidly in the middle. Nooteboom, who is currently leading our local ODCA season with his Tension II, came in 12th; Wonner was 18th; and Dick Taylor was 21st. Eight of the top 10 finisher were Hawaiians: "Their boats made ours look like dinosaurs!"

Swans Regatta V took place on August 1012 out of Balboa YC in Corona Del Mar. Sixteen elegant Swan yachts graced the race course in three divisions. Winning Class A and overall was Randall "Chipper" Melton’s blue Swan 46 Bandit. Melton, who has a Swan 86 on order, was ably assisted by Bill Menninger, Tom Leweck and nine crewmembers off the SC 70 Evolution. They won four of the five races overall, stumbling only when they ripped their medium #2 in one race.

Second in Class A was file Swan 53 To the Max; they were followed by Islero, another 46 which featured a Pope (Lowell North) and a Commodore (Warwick Tompkins) among its staff. Class B winner was Raul Queyrel’s familiar Swan 42 Toboggan; Class C, file non-spinnaker class, went to Chris Warner’s Swan 48 Panther. The next Swan convention will be hosted by StFYC on September 8-9.

Two happiest days of their lives: Speaking of Evolution, Bob Doughty recently sold his hot Santa Cruz 70 to Brack Ducker, a fellow Cal YC member. Ducker, a Los Angeles businessman, is relatively new

Beach after her Whitbread adventure.

Already, DeLaura is planning on sailing in the 1992 Route of Discovery Race, an event which will retrace Columbus’ 500year-old path from Spain to the New World.

Apparently, Maverick’s Les Crouch is also keen on entering that race.

News from the Sausalito Cruising Club: the Mayors Cup, a low-key race for club members and residents of Sausalito, almost went uncontested on July 28. Only six boats showed up for the 10.5 mile lap around the Central Bay. Leda II, David James’ Lapworth 36, won the spinnaker division, while David Reed’s Peterson 34 Line Drive won the white-sails only division.

SCC’s Weaver Regatta is now scheduled for October 13-14, having been moved back a weekend to avoid a conflict with Berkeley’s Nimitz Regatta (Oct. 6-7). The new expanded Weaver Regatta format will include 4 classes for racers and 4 for cruisers (e.g., Colin Archer and Master Mariner types). Also, the Cruising Club recently announced that their midwinter series will occur on the fourth Saturday of every month

SECOND SEASON OPENER RESULTS (*) IMS — 1) Jackrabbit, Peterson 40, Dave Liggett; 2) Sunday Punch, Express 34, Art Balt; 3) Harp, Catalina 38, Mike Mannix. (9 boats) IMRDA I — 1) Swiftsure, Frers 58, Sy Kieinman; 2) Coyote, Beneteau 40, Pat Ciganer. (6 boats) IMRDA tl — 1) Magic, Wylie 34, Jim & Malcolm Gregory; 2) Outrageous, Olson 911SE, Tom Thayon.

(5 boats) HDA-H — 1) Destiny, C&C 38, Peter Bennett; 2) The Phantom, Sabre 36, Jack Clapper; 3) Mesmerize, C&C 35 Mk 111, Todd Lee. (7 boats) HDA-J — 1) Gammon, Tartan Ten, Randy Broman. (1 boat) HDA-K— 1) Movin On, Jeanneau 32, Bob Neai; 2) Ouessant, Farallon Clipper, Frank Buck; 3)

Sonata, Lapworth 39, Don Weaver. (8 boats) HDA-L — 1) Esprit, C&C 29, Kuhn/ Russell; 2) Intrepid Fox, Cat 3-34, Ken Richards; 3) Freewind, Cal 9.2, Don Lessiey. (11 boats) HDA-M — 1) Summertime Dream, Schumacher 26. Noel Wilson; 2) Dulcinea, Killer Whale, Mathiasen/Pritchard. (5 boats)

marveled Wonner. Top finishers were 1) Steve Thomas, Honolulu, 7.25 points; 2) Kui Lim, Kaneohe Bay, 11.75; 3) Shawn Bennett, Alamitos Bay, 13.75; 4) Joe Cochran, Kaneohe Bay; 5) Cy Gillette, Karteohe Bay. ria^ act down south: the Flight of the . —____

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ARIEL — 1) Jubilee, Don Morrison; 2) Tempest, Healy/Gast. (5 boats) CAL 20 — 1) Audacious, George Blackman. (1 boat) CAL 25 — 1) Afiegria, Paul Larose. {2 boats) CAL 2-27 — 1) Con CarinO, Gary Albright; 2) Temptation, Roilye Wiskerson. (6 boats) • CAL 29 — 1) Wherewott, John Hauser; 2) Fantasy, Bruce Darby. (5 boats) CATALINA 27 — 1) Freyja, Ray Nelson; 2) Latin

Lass, Bill Chapman. (4 boats) CATALINA 30 — 1) Fat Cat, Seth Bailey. (3 boats) CHALLENGER — 1) Shay, Williams Myers; 2)

Suzy Q, James Van Blarigan. (5 boats) EXPRESS 27 — 1) Peaches, Martin/RIviin; 2) Archimedes, Dick Swanson. (4 boats) EXPRESS 37 — 1) Morningstar, Larry Doane. (2 boats) ‘ HAWKFARM — 1) Rainbow Chaser, Paul Lam; 2) Nighthawk, John Siegel. (4 boats) ISLANDER BAHAMA — 1) Cahada, Dan BJork; 2)

to racing (his previous boats were a Cal 25 and a Martin 242) — but the regular Evolution crew was "sold" to him in the deal, and the boat should continue to be in the hunt. In other sled news, John DeLaura’s SC 70 Silver Bullet is back home in Long

Constellation, John Lincoln, (5 boats) ISLANDER 30 — 1) Current Asset, John Bowen.

(2 boats) j/24 — 1) Cracker Jack. Steve Highbarger; 2) Phantom, John Guillford. (5 boats) * MERIT 25 — 1) Twilight Zone, Paul Kamen; 2) Chesapeake, Jim Fair. (4 boats) NEWPORT 30—1) Mintaka, Gerry Brown. (3 boats) OLSON 25—1) Pearl, Bill Riley; 2) Vivace, Bill Riess. (6 boats) OLSON 30 — 1) Bottom Line, Tony Pohl; 2) White Knuckles, Dan Benjamin; 3) Think Fast!, Albert Holt. (7 boats) RANGER 23 — 1) Smokey, John Nelson; 2) Impossible, Gary Kneeland. (5 boats) RANGER 26—1) Mytoy, David Adams. (2 boats) SANTANA'22 — 1) Shazam!, Bud Sandkulla; 2)

A Cullen Dow, Tim Collins. (4 boats) THUNDERBIRD — 1) Toots, Curtis King. (2 boats)

(* see story on page 122) (October through February) rather than their traditional first Saturday of the month. "The Golden Gate YC more or less forced us to switch dates by scheduling their series on top of ours," explained SCC’s Meg Kowolik.

No underachiever, this Bart: winner of

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the Santana 20 Nationals for the second year in a row was Bart Hackworth of the North Sails One Design Loft in San Diego.

Held August 6-10 out of Channel Islands YC, the regatta attracted 20 boats to the "bouncy" waters of Santa Barbara Channel.

Hackworth won 5 of the 6 races to end up with 3.75 points, followed distantly by Mike Rockoff, also of San Diego, with 13.75.

The fifth race of the South Bay YRA season was held in mellow conditions south of the San Mateo Bridge on July 28. Fewer boats than usual showed up for the Sequoia YC hosted race: "Everyone must have been on vacation," figured SBYRA’s Ed Rank.

Winners in the four divisions were: Div. A — 1) Loose Cannon, Express 27, Bill Schwager (6 boats); Div. B — 1) Solitude, Catalina 38, Clyde Thornly (6 boats); Div. C — 1) Sundancer, Catalina 27, Robert Carlen (2 boats); Div. D 1) Stregata, Catalina 30, Henry Aldridge (5 boats).

The North Bay Series likewise failed to set any attendance records when Benicia YC hosted a pair of races on August 18.

Winners of race one, a 7.7 miler in 15 knots of breeze, were as follows: Div. A — Inuictus, C&C 40, John Webb (5 boats); Div. B — Sunset Strait, J/24, Kathy Jones (5 boats); Div. C — Latent Image, Dufour 1/4 ton, Gary Slack (3 boats). The second race, a short 6 mile contest ip 20-25 knots of wind, brought about a different set of winners: Div. A — Cole Train, Yamaha 33, Doug Cole; Div. B — Sleeper, O’Day 27, Gary Cicerello; Div. C — Risky Business, Santana 22, Tom Rolf. The final race in the North Bay Series will be hosted by Martinez YC on September 15.

Silly Wabbits! Nine boats participated in the annual Wylie Wabbit Wiver Wun (a real tongue-twister!) on August 18. Newlyweds Melinda and Bill Erkelens, sailing with John Stewart, came in first in their borrowed Thumper, followed by Colin Moore’s Kwazy (ex-WPOD) and Gary Edwards’ One Wabbit Too. The 50-mile downwind race from Richmond YC to Brannan Island ended by 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon, and was followed by a barbecue. Melinda and Bill — who recently sold their WPOD to raise money for their honeymoon — were awarded the coveted Benjamin Bunny Perpetual Award, a tacky Pbyless poster of a rabbit in running shoes. "Fun race! Fun people!" concluded Kim Desenberg, builder of the Wabbits and fourth place finisher in this year’s Wiver Wun. Attention doublehanders: the third

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biennial Race For Life is looking "for a few good men (or women) who have the audacity and courage to compete in a 2,300 mile doublehanded race from San Diego to Honolulu." The race, which is scheduled for July 9, 1991, is co-hosted by San Diego YC and Hawaii YC to benefit the Trauma Research and Education Foundation. If this sounds like your kind of fun, contact regatta chairman Fred Frye, (619) 222-1103.

Wooden ships on the water, very free: Saint Francis YC will host the Jessica Cup Regatta on September 15 for "yachts built prior to 1950, of traditional design and construction, marconi rig, and minimum 50 feet on the deck." The Jessica Cup is a 100year-old trophy (liberated from the New York YC many years), that has been contested for on and off since Dorade and Santana squared off in 1982. The Cityfront race will pit the boats on the starting line together (as opposed to the Master Mariners staggered starts) and will be handicapped 'based on available measurement data" (Myron Spaulding is checking out old CCA ratings).

St. Francis has sent out invitations to 17 boats that they’ve identified that meet those criteria: Athene (S&S 63’ yawl), Odyssey (S&S 58’ yawl), White Cloud (S&S 61’ yawl), Santana (S&S 55’ yawl), Escapade (Rhodes 53’ ketch), Chubasco (67’ yawl), Evening Star (60’ Alden), Xanadu (S&S 55’), Yucca (8 Meter), Apache (Cox & Stevens 58’schooner), Bright Star (Schock 58’cutter), Anna (Alden 62’ ketch), Barbara (Alden 58’ schooner), Margaretta (Foerster 56’ ketch), Sabrina (Spaulding 57’ sloop) and Anitra (12 Meter, U.S. #1). At least half of these gorgeous old yachts have committed to show up, and it promises to be a day to remember.

No big surprise here: former Huntington Beach sailmaker Randy Smyth — widely

considered the best multihull sailor in this . country — easily won the USYRU National Multihull Championship (aka the Alter Cup) on August 7-10. Smyth and crew Glenn Purcell, representing USYRU Area D (Florida), won six of the 10 races in the Long Beach YC-hosted Ptindle 18.2 competition. "The gate-style windward legs reduced the influence of boatspeed, so the starts had a lot to do with the finishing positions," said Smyth. Finishing 3.4 points behind the seemingly unbeatable Smyth was Jay and Pease Glaser of Long Beach (Area J). Area G’s team of Rat Porter and Laurie Robertson of Reno, Nevada, finished seventh in the 10-boat fleet.

A record 160 boats sailed in the 18th annual Santa Barbara-King Harbor Race.

Blondie led the way in a non-record time of 9 hours, 7 minutes; however, the overall winner of the 81-mile easy downwind race was a small boat, the Catalina 27 Triple Time. Class winners follow: ULDB A — Windsurfer, Olson 40, K. Miller/W. Schneider (22 boats); ULDB B — Top Sort, B-25, Matt Russert (21 boats); PHRF A — Raging Rosy, J/35, Bill Rosenberg (23 boats); PHRF B — Timber Wolf, Farr 38, Larry Atkins (17 boats); PHRF C — Cricket, Cal 43, Julian Smith (15 boats); PHRF D — French Connection, Ranger 33, Bemie Harrison (13 boats); PHRF E — Triple Time, Catalina 27, Ron Thornhill (15 boats); IOR A — Persephone, R/P 42, Jack Woodhull (12 boats); IOR 70s — Blondie, SC 70, Peter Tong (8 boats); ORCA — Corsair, F-27, John Walton (13 boats) We heard it through the grapevine: winners of the Santa Cruz YC Spring One Design Series were Dave Hodges and Scott Walecka’s Adios in the Moore 24 fleet; Sheppard Kett and Matt Dini’s Medusa in the SC 27s; and Darrel Louis’ Runnin’ Sweet in the J/24s. Didn’t there used to be a lot more one design fleets in Santa Cruz?

Horace’s Revenge: Vallejo YC’s annual Ocean-Vallejo Race — a 45.6 stroll to the Lightship and then up to Vallejo — was held on August 11. "It was about as nice as these things get," claimed MORA winner Mark Ondry. Reults of the mellow race follow: MORA — 1) Bloom County, Mancebo 31, C.& M. Ondry; 2) Friday, Express 27, John Liebenberg. (9 boats); PHRO — 1) Acey Deucy, SC 50, Richard Leute; 2) Elusive, Express 37, Diqk Desmarais; 3) Great Fun, Davidson 50, Stan Glares. (10 boats); SSS — 1) Nidaros U, Santana 30/30, Bjame Junge. (3 boats); EMSO — No starters. page 160

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With reports this month from Nepenthe commenting on life in Fiji; Juanita's cat caper; California Condor cruising the canals of Europe; Truly Fair distinguishing herself in Indonesia; Folte Independence reporting a rip-off in Western Samoa; Muab cruising the Baltic states and Russia; Fellowship in British Columbia; Beliza falling in love with French Polynesia; Ken Lydell on Wilderness Cruising; and, Cruise Notes.

Nepenthe — Fblkes 39 Tom Scott Observations On Fiji (San Carlos) With the New Zealand weather growing cooler and most of the work on the boat completed for another cruising season, I was anxious to get going again.

When I went down to the Whangarei Post Office to put in my change of address, all the ladies stopped by the counter to say goodbye, wish me a safe trip, and ask if I would be returning the next year. When Nepenthe was lowered into the water at Austral’s yard the next day, the scene was repeated. So on April 4, I sailed down the Hatea River toward the South Pacific Ocean from whence I had come the previous November, it was with sadness. I had enjoyed Whangarei and her people

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The trip north toward Opua and the

Bay of Islands was made in good weather and featured the delight of meeting Jerry and Helen of Pegasus U as I pulled into Tutukaka. I hadn’t seen them since the year before in Tonga. Over dinner we shared our New Zealand experiences and plans for the upcoming cruising season.

My fortuitous meeting with, Plegasus II set the tone for the next 'month, as I crossed paths with many of the boats I had known from the year before. It was occasion for a good many reunions — and more them a few pints of beer. For the cruising fleet, Opua is the jumping off spot for the passages northward to Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea and so forth.

Any mention of Opua would be incomplete without a word or two about the Opua Sports Club and George and Dorothy Bateman — who have taken on the job of looking after the cruisers, these wonderful folks provide all sorts of help and information, and even go so far as to leave their VHF radio on at night in the case anyone has a late-night emergency.

They also run a morning cruiser’s net and host a weekly pot-luck dinner at the clubhouse. Nicer folks you’ll never meet!

By the end of April it was time for the 1100-mile passage to Fiji. The passages to and from New Zealand are notorious for bad weather. While my trip to Fiji wasn’t too bad compared to what most others experienced, it was tiring with a lot of changes in wind direction, speed and sea condition. 1 arrived at the entrance to Suva harbor in the midst of a terrific squall and had to stay offshore for several hours until the weather cleared enough for me to see the entrance markers. I was able to get inside a couple of hours before sunset and, immediately lay down for a 14-hour nap.

It’s hard to adequately express the feeling of arriving in port after a hard passage.

There is the exhilaration of having made it; the sudden relief from the tension caused by trying to enter unfamiliar waters, and the wonderful sense of peace as the boat ceases to be tossed about by the seas. The cares and concerns of just a few hours previous simply melt away.

Speaking of landfalls, I heard about a

Opua, Bay of Islands, New Zealand; it's the southern hemisphere's 'little North America' during hurricane season.

funny incident in Pbgo Pago. A couple of cruisers, who probably had visions of giant cheeseburgers, inexpensive provisions and all the other stuff hard to find outside U.S. territories, tossing their dock line to a Samoan.

"Ah, America!" shouted the excited woman from the foredeck. The Samoan looked at her, sadly shook his head and said, "No lady, this is god damned Samoa!"

Suva, a city of 100,000 mostly Indians, was much as expected. As you may recall, Fuji elected an Indian government back in '87, a government which was quickly overthrown by the predominantly ethnic Fijian military. Not surprisingly, the tourists — and more importantly their money — stopped coming. So in addition to the racial difficulties — and there is still considerable tension Fiji has been having a tough time financially.

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have so little economic power that they are quite concerned that they will eventually become disenfranchised. Such fears are what lead to the coup in '87.

Ethnic Fijians are the majority in the rural areas of the main islands and the outer islands are almost exclusively ethnic Fijian. As a result, the Indians possess most of the economic power and the ethnic Fijians most of the political power and land. Indians — and Europeans, for that matter — find it difficult to own land as the transfer of title of Fijian land is prohibitively complex.

No matter where I’ve gone in the Pacific I’ve found it rare for Polynesians to own and operate businesses.

Most enterprises belong to Europeans, Americans, Kiwis, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. I have often wondered why, but never asked before coming to Fiji. The explanation I got seems to make sense for all of Polynesia, not just Fiji.

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much oriented toward providing for the common welfare. Members of families — and often larger groups — are entitled by custom to share in the group’s wealth.

Here’s a good example from Tonga. I had gone into Neiafu with a Tongan to get some building supplies for his house. While there, we stopped at a house "for lunch".

There was no response when my friend knocked on the door, but he nonetheless went inside and fixed something to eat.

"Are you sure this is all right?" I asked. My friend smiled indulgently and said, "Don’t worry! This is my wife’s cousin’s house." As we sat there finishing our lunch, a lady came in and chatted with us for a while.

My friend introduced her as the lady of the house. It all seemed perfectly okay and not at all unexpected that we should drop in and help ourselves to whatever was available!

I would guess that it is common for extended families to run 50 or so folks, counting all the brothers, sisters, cousins, second cousins, etc. Given that each of these is entitled to a share of the family wealth, it doesn’t take much imagination to figure out the result of one of them opening a business venture. As one Fijian

said simply: "Instant bankruptcy!" Just consider a guy starting a business; he’d find that his family would have cleaned out his inventory before he even got the doors opened.

There are ' also quite a few folks, mostly Europeans, who don’t think much of the Fijian — or any other Polynesian — work ethic. Food is plentiful on these islands: Fish from the sea, taro and yams from family gardens, and a tremendous variety of fruits that require no care at all.

The climate is benign and the simplest of houses is all that is needed. The situation almost demands a subsistence economy! It’s not surprising at all to me that the Pacific islanders have considerable difficulty with modern commerical society.

In many ways, commerical enterprise is inimical to these cultures. In some places, where commercially-based culture has become dominant — like American Samoa — the traditional culture has begun to break down. In Fiji, too, it seems only a matter of time before the native culture is swept aside. The process can be slowed, perhaps, but never stopped. More than one Fijian has lamented the changes in social values and mutual support that has occurred in recent times.

None of this, however, directly affects the cruising community. Even during the

Since food is plentiful and shelter simple, Polynesians have seldom battled to get MBAs.

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\ reaction to any militant revolutionary movement so that the population was insulated from the events themselves, although not from the social repercussions.

From '87 until the present, yachts have continued to call at Fijian ports and most are not any less impressed by the charm and hospitality of the islands.

— tom 7116190 The Cat Caper Juanita — Phoenix 38 John & Bonnie Row (South Beach Marina) For years we’ve been under the impression that just about the worst thing you could do was arrive at Hawaii with a pet onboard. It turns out that it’s not quite so bad. Fido and Pussy still have to be quarantined for 120 days if your boat stays in island waters for more than 72 hours, but the quarantine procedure isn’t so bad.

So say John and Bonnie Row, who brought their cat Cooking Fat along with them when they did July’s West Marine F&cific Cup from San Francisco to Oahu.

Not about to leave Cooking Fat behind, the Rows alerted Hawaiian Animal Quarantine that they would be arriving in mid-July with their cat. The officials told them that they would have to first come

'Juanita', heading out the Cate on the great cat caper.

ashore at Honolulu — something of an inconvenience since the Pacific Cup finish line was on the other side of Oahu at

Kaneohe Bay. After exchanging a couple of^ letters on the matter, the Quarantine Department, somewhat surprisingly, decided they would make an exception because of the race.

Shortly after Cooking Fat and the Rows arrived at Kaneohe Bay, a couple of men from Animal Quarantine showed up with "a kennel the size of a trailer" and took Cooking Fat away for quarantine. The authorities weren’t the least bit mean or insensitive. "They treated us like grieving relatives," said Bonnie. The cost for the extraordinary service: $10 '> plus an additional $3.50/day for each day Cooking Fat had to remain in quarantine. For the Rows, who wouldn’t have done the trip without Cooking Fat, the services were quite reasonable.

John, Bonnie, Cooking Fat and Juanita came together through an unusual series of circumstances. Back in 1973 approximately 150 South Africans put money into boats and raced them to Rio de Janeiro — as a way of taking wealth out of their troubled homeland. John, who worked in Rio from 1973 to 1976, bought one of them, Juanita, in 1976 and soon after sailed her up to the Lesser Antilles and the U.S. Virgins.

With a conked out engine, John sailed into a boatyard for repairs. Bonnie, who was then splitting her time between work as a scuba instructor and as a waitress in the Drunken Shrimp Bar, watched John’s maneuvering and was "most impressed with his seamanship". When Bonnie eventually moved onboard Juanita, it was with Cooking Fat. "We were a package deal," she remembered.

Currently the couple is in the middle of what they figure will be a 10 year circumnavigation; ten years because they plan to stop and work as the mood strikes them and as the cruising kitty requires.

Before coming to the Bay Area, for example, they spent four months of 1986 sailing in Alaska. "It was like sailing in Yosemite," John reports. "The people were outrageously friendly," added Bonnie. "We pulled into the Ketchikan YC and the Commodore handed us the keys to his car.

Others gave us halibut and crab pots — they were so friendly."

Currently John does computer work in Mountain View while Bonnie varnishes boats. After sailing back to the States (’We did the race to get away"), they’ll work for another two or three years before taking off

While John and Bonnie were happy to be heading out to sea. Cooking Fat had reservations.

across the Pacific. No doubt with Cooking Fat, who earns her keep each morning by cleaning the decks of squid and flying fish.

— latitude 38 7118/90 California Condor — Condor 46 Laine & Janet McDaniel European Canal Cruising (Carmel) We are cruising the canals and waterways of Europe (currently Holland and Germany), and just received the June issue.

The article, Hawaii, Cruising Paradise? was right on!

We wrote you in 1986 about similar experiences there with Capella when we spent nine months in Hawaii on the way back to Monterey from the South F’acific. It seems nothing has changed in the Islands.

Without the Hawaii YC and the Kaneohe YC, it would be pretty tough out there.

Although it’-s, certainly true that we did spend a wonderful week at Honolua Bay and, of course, Hanalei Bay is fabulous.

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hundreds of dean, well-maintained, friendly marinas. The waterways are reasonably uncrowded in June and early July. From mid-July to mid-August, however, everything gets really jammed. All the boats get through the locks and bridges, but there are often hour-long waits in many of the popular areas. Everything is very friendly and orderly, however.

We have a Dutch-built boat which was purchased ex Value Added Tax (18.5%).

We must take it out of Holland once a year to avoid paying the tax. Next year we will report from France.

— laine & janet 10/10190 Truly Fair — Celestial 48 Fritz Warren Darwin To Ambon Race (Sausalito) The last time we wrote, we were getting about in the Med. Now we’re in Malaysia, having just completed the 14th annual Darwin (Australia) to Ambon (Indonesia) Race.

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one from San Francisco. The Sausalito boats were Unicom, John’s 36-ft Atkins Thistle; Joanne and my Truly Fair, a Celestial 48; and, John and Mary Vetromile’s Cal 35 Counterpoint.

Unfortunately, John and Mary were the only ones in the 60 boat fleet not to start.

The San Francisco boat was Mark & Lorraine’s FWmer-Johnson Standfast 36, Arietta.

A couple of issues back, Jim and Diana Jessie of Nalu N praised the Darwin to Ambon Race (which they won a couple of years ago) and had some pretty negative comments about the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers from the Canaries to Barbados).

I second their negative comments about the ARC; let it Rest In Peace. As for the Darwin-Ambon Race, may it long live! Next year is "Visit Indonesia Year" and they promise an even greater Darwin to Ambon Race. It should be terrific.

This year’s race started in drifting conditions two hours into an ebb with yours truly a quarter of a mile on the wrong side of the starting line. When I finally crossed the line, the race was 40 /

minutes old. But by nightfall we were beginning to clear the bay and Cape Fourcroy on Bathhurst Island, and the wind began to freshen. The winds continued to build and held at between 16 to 24 knots apparent. During the night we had some light air as well as a 35-knot rain squall that saw a Frers 41 right next to us do such a terrific broach that they put their spreaders in the water. It was great for us as they never were able to catch up.

We were the third boat to finish in the 36-boat Cruising Division, trailing only a Little Harbor 75 and a 60-footer. We were second on corrected time, two hours behind a David Thomas-designed 40-foot Belair. We received a pair of Tasco 7x50 waterproof binoculars with compass as our prize.

The camaraderie was as expected, but the organization and hospitality of both the Aussies and Indonesians went far beyond what we anticipated. The festivities in Darwin started a full week before the race, with strolling musicians, 'Big Bands' playing Forties Music, and the Navy Band making everybody rock. Thursday night was the Banquet Night; crew were free while everyone else paid $15 for a $30 meal!

A week later, the festivities were in full swing at the Tirta Kencana Hotel in Amahusu, five miles west of Ambon. The five miles was a 12-cent ride by bemo or $3 if you wanted to charter a taxi for 12!

Former Sausalito mayor Fritz Warren, with crewmember Joanne Livingston, prior to racing to Indonesia.

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the big trophy presentation and banquet in downtown Ambon. Sunday most of the racers participated in a 'sail by' with locals invited to come aboard. I’m glad the U.S. Coast Guard wasn’t around as we didn’t have enough lifejackets for all 36 people on Truly Fair. It was a wonderful exercise in good will.

Other U.S. entries were Delanie, Robert & Barbara’s Lavranos 42 from St. Louis; Flying Dolphin, Mason & Cathy’s Mason 53 from Morehead City, North Carolina; Kandarik, Andy, Pam, Sammy and Carol’s Freya 39 from Miami; Sitisi, John & Mary’s 46-footer from Hilo; and, Xiphias, Roger’s 36-foot traditional boat from Los Angeles.

— fritz warren 10/5/90 Readers — Fritz Warren is a former mayor of Sausalito.

Folle Independence — Ericson 39 J.C. Naviaux, Anne Kiekenny Rip Off In Western Samoa (Portland) We left L.A. was June and made stops in Hawaii, Palmyra, Western Samoa and Fiji before spending a very pleasurable 'season' in New Zealand. The Kiwis are really great people who welcome yachties.

Their country is beautiful and the cruising superb. We finally left New Zealand in May bound for 'Oz' by way of New Caledonia.

We are currently cruising the Whitsundays and the Queensland coast as far north as Port Douglas before we turn south again.

The Queensland coast has been cold and wet this year, although not as cold or wet as further south. We have encountered winds as strong as 45 knots and the seas get pretty steep in those conditions.

We understand that Banshee is safe and undergoing repairs in Mooloolooba and that the ladies onboard are all right after their ordeal off Rockhampton in June.

In closing, we would like to warn cruisers in the South Pacific to watch out for potential extortion in Apia, Western Samoa. The police maintain a boat there that occasionally lends a 'helping hand' to yachties. They helped us off a coral head in the main channel of the harbor — and three days later the captain demanded salvage rights or $1000. Through vigorous negotiations — we already had our clearance papers — we escaped with paying just $150. Need 1 say that we did not get a receipt?

We felt foolish and

alone until we recently bumped into Eros and discovered that they had a very similar experience in 1988 — even the amount of money requested was the same! It’s a scam, pure and simple, so beware if you’re headed toward Apia. We heard a rumor that the police boat was holed on a reef recently, so maybe this extortion will stop for the time being.

— anne & jon 6/19/90 Muav — Mull 38 Shirley, Janet & Richard Doell Sweden, Finland, Russia (Point Richmond) After a winter on the hard in Bremen, Germany Muav hit the water again on April 27. We first headed for the tiny German island of Helgoland where, because it’s a duty-free port, we dutifully took on booze. Then we travelled up the North Sea to Thyboron, the western entrance to the Limfjord, a shallow and picturesque passage across Northern Denmark. During the following two weeks we sailed through the Limfjord and down the Danish East Coast, enjoying the sparkling clean towns and countryside as well as the smooth waters. One thing we weren’t able to enjoy was our considerable stash of booze. The Scandinavians are serious about their liquor laws, and the customs agents sealed up all our lockers —

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with the exception of the allowable one bottle per person. We later learned they don’t have problems with a few bottles over the limit, but Muav was a little too much like a floating bar!

On June 7 we sailed out into the Baltic bound for the Danish island of Bornholm and then Gdansk, Ftoland.

Entering Gdansk was reminiscent of our experiences in the small ports of Mexico; the officials were friendly but liked their beer. There were no fees, but it took two six-packs to get cleared in and out! The senior customs officer said we were the first American yacht to enter Gdansk in 10 years because most yachts continue on 10 miles to the north and Gdynia, which has much better facilities. But we wouldn’t have missed the five-mile trip through the huge and impressive dockyards — where aril the workers stopped to wave and even cheer us on. What a welcome! We tied up at the stone wharf in the center of the old town under the shadow of Krantor, a 550-year old wooden crane. Much of downtown Gdansk (formerly Danzig) was destroyed in World War II,' but lovingly restored soon after. The buildings are really quite unique.

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Hanko and started east through the fabulous maze of islands that make up this coast. There are numerous well-marked routes through these islands, and if you have the proper Finnish charts (which come in a handy bound 'chartlet' form) navigation is not difficult. That’s as long as you keep track of where you are, because there are no numbers on the buoys. We anchored for the night in the Finnish manner: stern anchor and the bow tied to a handy tree or boulder on shore. Many shores are steep enough to simply sail right up to and hop ashore with a line. We were lucky to enjoy this area at midsummer and with perfect weather. We spent several sunny evenings (sunset at 10:30 p.m.) admiring the beautiful glacier-polished granite rocks and deep green forests.

Our next stop was the Kotka International Regatta, which included a 24hour race into the Russian waters of the Eastern Baltic. Being confirmed cruisers, we didn’t exactly distinguish ourselves in the standings. But with 150 boats tied up at the Kotka Yacht Club, there was plenty of fun and festivities ashore. It was here that we got our first taste of the awesome partying abilities of the Russian sailors.

Being the only American boat, we got plenty of attention, including a douple of interviews in the local press. Our main goal in coming to Kotka, however, was to join a page 169

post-race yacht club cruise to Leningrad and two other ports in Russia.

The fleet that arrived at Leningrad’s Central Yacht Club at noon on July 1 included three Finnish boats, two British, one Russian and Muav. We received a wonderful welcome from everyone we met on the way in, from old men fishing in small dinghies to the drivers of the big hydrofoils that were zipping around at 30 knots. The yacht club hosted a party for us that night which continued well past 3:30 a.m., which is long after dawn in that part of the world. One of the clubmembers then took us for a tour of Leningrad, including museums, the fabulous St. Issac’s church, and the most impressive to us, the modem, fast and crowded subway. Unfortunately, these few places contrasted with most of the huge city, which is shabby and rundown to the extreme. However the warmth and openess of the people we met more than made up for the drab surroundings. The Russians were truly thrilled to meet Americans, and the concept of our cruising lifestyle and our freedom to travel is like a fain/tale to them. Although the waters here are opening to foreign cruisers and Russian boats are now sailing in the Baltic, travel restrictions are still oppressive for most Russians.

After leaving Leningrad we motored to Primorsk, a tiny port to the northwest, where we were met by a friend of our guide to Leningrad. We were invited to their home for the day and spent the afternoon and evening enjoying the hospitality of their big extended family. We had dinner, supper, and tea time around the samovar, a swim in the Baltic, a marvelous sauna — and enough vodka to smooth over our language limitations.

We also visited the larger port of Yvborg, but found little to recommend there. Pilotage was compulsory, port fees were exorbitant and even the 'tourist attractions' were shabby. Two of our crew, out for an evening stroll, were stopped by soldiers and taken to their post to be checked over by their officer. Vyborg has a long way to go before it will attract cruisers! The organizers in Kotka had warned us that we would be pioneers and it was true. We were the first American yacht to visit Primorsk — and perhaps Leningrad as well since they couldn’t remember any others.

For anyone planning a similar cruise, stock up on lots of tiny paper American

flags such as you can buy in Chinatown.

They make great trinkets, and we literally could have given thousands away.

Without a lot of fenders, canal locks can be devastating to topsides.

We are currently cruising the deep, clear waters of Vanern, Sweden’s largest lake, after a leisurely trip through the Gota Canal. The Gota is so nice you can’t afford to miss it if you even come within 500 miles of it! .<* * — janet & richard 8/1/90 *

Fellowship — Yamaha 33 Sally Andrew & Foster Goodfellow British Columbia (Fortman Marina, Alameda) Without a doubt, the further north you travel, the better it gets. Greetings from latitude 58 °!

We trucked our boat from Fortman Marina to Seattle in April so that we could cruise north to Glacier Bay via the Inside P&ssage and spend a week with the

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glaciers before sailing back down the outside via Sitka. We need to be back in Vancouver by the beginning of September to reprovision and depart for Hawaii and the South Pacific.

Cruising the Inside Passage has been an ideal shakedown for a longer cruise. It’s a relatively easy trip, but it’s imperative that you have and know how to carefully read both charts and tide & current tables.

Mooring buoys are available in several of the Canadian and U.S. Marine Parks at no charge. In Vancouver, for instance; the Bluewater Cruising Association has installed five mooring buoys in False Creek near Spruce Harbor, a co-op liveaboard marina located across from the old Expo site.

There is no charge for foreign-flag vessels to use these buoys.

As you travel further north, government wharves are available in the towns for a fee, but don’t count on finding heads, laundromats or even electricity and water. But the anchorages are unbeatable — and challenging. One night you are anchored in a deep inlet in 20 fathoms of water; the next night in a 50-foot wide cove with your stern in the trees and your bow in 10 fathoms!

So what’s been good? Spectacular

"It's started out like any cruise on the 'Exxon Valdezreads Sally's shirt.

scenery, including snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, glaciers and icebergs, cannery ruins and totem poles. Also wildlife

sightings; eagles, whales, seals, porpoises and bears. Reading fine books; The Starship and the Canoe, Alaska Blues, Klee Wyck and Curve of Time. Discovering long days and secluded anchorages. Eating oysters, fresh salmon and halibut. Sailing in flat water with mostly following winds.

And the bad? The lack of detail on U.S. charts. Pods of killer logs and icebergs — you need to keep your eyes wide open.

Dancing waves when the tide and wind are in conflict.

Some fun stuff: Transiting the rapids.

Sailing through a short but sunny hail squall in Desolation Sound. Spotting sundogs and rainbows. Digging in old middens. Hiking new trails. Kayaking with whales.

There’s been a good balance of civilization and wilderness. Civilization being Seattle, Port Townsend, Ganges, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Sointula, Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersberg and Juneau.

It took us 50 days to get from Seattle to Juneau. Our first 20 days were spent slowly meandering through the islands between Seattle and Vancouver. Sailing the San Juans and Gulf Islands was so much fun that after just two weeks I almost felt rested enough to go back to work!

The next nine days we sailed to Desolation Sound, through several narrows and rapids, and up Johnston Strait to Sointula — a distance of 210 miles. The transiting of Galliard, Yuculta and Dent Rapids was quite exciting going north.

Timing slack water isn’t a problem; the problem is that it occurs at the third rapid first and the first rapid last! Deciding how soon to chance the first rapid was a real mental challenge.

Melanie Cove in Desolation Sound was our favorite anchorage during this leg.

It took us another eight days to sail the 275 miles from God’s Pocket past Cape Caution and the open waters of Queen Charlotte Sound to the next bit of civilization, Prince Rupert. There were many great anchorages here, among them: Pruth Bay on Calvert Island, St. John’s Harbor in Milbanke Sound and Klekane Inlet near Butedale.

All during our trip there has been much less cruise ship, ferry and fishing boat traffic than we anticipated — and even fewer sailboats. But while sailing Milbanke Sound we noticed a Hans Christian 38 Sundowner with a San Francisco hailing

port. Contacting them on VHF; we learned that they in fact were, just like us, from Alameda’s Fortman Marina. That evening we shared beer and popcorn aboard the Hans Christian, swapping lies and horror stories about boat commissioning. It was fun meeting Hans and Anna. We thought our boat was fully equipped with electronics and cruising gear since we have Loran, ham, computer, printer, solar panels, etc. But Hans and Anna have everything imaginable, including an invertor which ran their air popcorn popper, electric blanket and who knows what else. The air popped popcorn was so good I can only say "More power to them".

The next leg of our trip included stops at Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersberg and Juneau. This was the 'totem pole and glacier leg'. Our favorite anchorage was Vixen Harbor just north of Ketchikan.

Between Prince Rupert and Juneau we covered 310 miles in 11 days.

Our best purchase before we left?

Good quality Patagonia-type clothing, including long underwear, pants, jackets and hats. Since the sun is so intense, we use lots of #30 sunscreen on our noses.

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has been a godsend.

One word of caution to you ladies about the use of sunshowers. If you are told "Go ahead and shower, there’s only one boat and it’s way over there", still investigate for yourself before taking off your clothes and sudsing up. I did as I was told while sailing across the Straits of San Juan de Fuca, but just as I finished lathering up, I noticed a large Coast Guard ship off our port side — and I know dam well those guys have nothing better to do than spy on a small sailing vessel with their powerful binoculars! I rinsed and dressed in a hurry, thankful that they didn’t stop and board us!

Tomorrow we’re off to Skagway; if the weather is good we’ll hike the most famous trail in the north — Chilkoot Rass in Klondike Gold Rush Historical Park — which will take us into the Yukon Territories in Canada. And then, Glacier Bay! — sally & foster 6/19/90 Beleza — O’Day 37 George & Connie Pichel French Polynesia 7 (San Marino) We’ve gotten a lot of help from Letters and Changes that have appeared in page 171

Unlike humans, whales don't mind the cold water of the Pacific Northwest.

Latitude both for Mexico and the South Pacific, and feel obliged to reciprocate.

The only bad part of our passage south was off Southern California; the rest was a joy and we almost hated to have it end. During our 25-day crossing from Cabo to Atuona on Hiva Oa, we did not see one ship, boat or airplane. It must have been during that passage when I read a Letter in Latitude from a man who said he was restricting his cruising to the Delta because he was 60-years old. My wife and I are both 65; we’re having a ball!

Closing on the Marquesas, we drifted a couple of days because we’d read it wasn’t possible to get fuel. That’s not correct. In emergencies fuel is available in the Tuamotus; most of the Marquesas have fuel for sale.

I guess about one boat is lost every season in the tricky Tuamotus because the islands are so low and the currents so strong. Wise skippers relying on celestial navigation often bypass the Tuamotus because of the chance of cloud cover and the currents. But we had a SatNav and made Kuehi, a small South Pacific paradise — with an easy pass — without any /

trouble. The people were wonderful and the scenery terrific.

So much has been written about the individual islands that anything I might add is superfluous. For travelling yachts the major criteria is the changes since the last book was written. It’s here that letters in Latitude and the SSCA Commodore’s Bulletin are so important.

Facilities in these islands are improving each year and more boats are coming. But, with the exception of Atuona on Hiva Oa and Papeete Harbor, there is still plenty of room for everyone. Ours was the only boat in many of the anchorages.

Water is plentiful and good in all but the Tuamotus. You can buy anything in Papeete — except for a windlass switch — for a price. Most of the major villages have a Chinese stores which are extremely wellstocked.

Prices are high, which is understandable because just about everything is imported: M&Ms from the United States, grapes from Chile, meat and dairy products from New Zealand, canned fruits from Thailand and so forth.

But we almost missed the best bargain in French Polynesia. We were going from Huahine to Bora Bora non-stop when on a whim we decided to make a stop at Raiatea. I’d heard that The Moorings had a haul-out facility; and, as we’d knocked a small piece of the keel off on a reef (we won’t bore you with the tale of our navigation error), we thought it would be a good idea to haul and check on my underwater epoxy job.

We made arrangements with Dominic at The Moorings to haul the boat and repair my repair. (The Moorings hauls all their boats in October, so it was their slack season).

Dominic speaks perfect English and was very personable, conscientious and professional. He got the job done for less than it would have cost in the States. The Moorings hauhout facility has a very clean shower and head, lots of water, and a 'place to wash clothes with a view of Bora Bora. It’s also got a good place to swim and snorkel.

Henry, the manager of The Moorings, is very helpful to all yachties. They monitor VHF 68 and give the weather in English every morning at 0800. They have three moorings which are available when their boats are out. You can also purchase gas, diesel, propane, cube and block ice from them. Their charts and books for Raiatea, Tahaa, Huahine and Bora Bora can be

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purchased and are well worth the investment. They are preparing a new guidebook with aerial photographs of the bays and passes; it should be outstanding.

You can also order one of their guides to Tonga.

If you’re at The Moorings when Georgina gives one of her orientations, you’ll be permitted to sit in. It’s well worth the time to hear this charming and talented woman. She and Connie spent a good bit of time together and she taught Connie how to dye fabrics using native plants and flowers to make patterns on the cloth. The time we spent with Georgina and her husband Bill will not be forgotten. Bill gives lectures on anthropology and celestial navigation as practiced by the Polynesians.

He also gives island tours with the anthropological lecture. Bill and Georgina have a lovely home high above Faaroa Bay and also have their private moorings.

As result of contact with an Auckland ham who interceded on our behalf, we were offered the use of a mooring — and gladly accepted. It was a very special time for us, as those who live on the islands add a special facet one is not apt to otherwise get.

We recommend the dinghy trip up the river on Faaro Bay .on Raiatea. ATM Charters has just opened a small restaurant which is very good. They usually have moorings available to those who ask. If you use their restaurant, they will let you use their shower. The ones we took there were our first hot ones since San Diego!

If you have mail forwarded to the Bora Bora YC, be prepared to have to either moor or anchor off the restaurant — or not get your mail. The Bora Bora YC is not a yacht club but a restaurant with some moorings. If you don’t eat in their restaurant or pay to use their moorings, they’ll send your mail back from whence it came. In other words, blackmail. We had a mooring at the Oa Oa Hotel and had to threaten going to the police to get one of our three packages. At this writing we still have not received the other two; we’ll take the appropriate action as necessary before leaving. I should note that this has been our first and only unpleasant experience of our cruise to date!

The Oa Oa Hotel has hot showers, a beach and water. Naturally they like you to come ashore and spend a little money.

That’s understandable and we have been happy to dine and drink there. They let

you run up a tab, which is nice because you don’t always have to be dragging money around with you.

We think French Polynesia is one of the greatest cruising areas in the world.

There is no crime to speak of, the officials have been pleasant and courteous, and except for one, all spoke English. The need for an $800/per person bond, precipitated

by American hippies who came here and went 'native' some years ago, is a financial burden to some, especially those with children. Although you get the money back, it does tie up quite a bit of funds.

If you want to use your ham radio, you need FO calls signs. Apply for them a year in advance. If you haven’t gotten them by your departure date — and you probably won’t — call Pastes & Telegraph in Papeete from your first port of call. If your application has been approved, they’ll give you your license over the telephone.

There is no denying that prices are high in French Polynesia. We were never able to eat out for less than $60 (two of us plus wine), and we never seemed to get out of a grocery store for less them $100.

But we bought just about anything we

"Can you give me a push?” The Tuamotus and Fiji are both tough on careless navigation.

wanted, so it’s possible for others to do it less expensively.

Bread is delicious everywhere; it’s also very inexpensive.

For those who haven’t the time or desire to make the long passage required to sail French Polynesia, I would recommend a charter in the Society Islands. If you are lazy and rich, take a cruise on the Windsong, a four-masted Norwegian ship with computer controlled sails. It powers most of the time.

Anyone coming to French Polynesia for more them a couple of weeks should make a dedicated effort to learn some French; it will make the trip richer and more enjoyable.

— george & connie 10/6/90 Wilderness Cruising In Baja Weatherly — Cape Caribe 33 Ken Lydell La Paz, Baja California Sur Cruisers visiting the Sea of Cortez — especially from late May to early November when the water is warm — will, if they are page 172

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fortunate, spend a good deal of their time in the island wilderness that extends from the outskirts of La Paz to Santa Rosalia.

They will find the experience much more pleasurable if they do a little preparation beforehand to take advantage of the exceptional opportunity. The essence of island-hopping in the Sea of Cortez is the appreciation of unspoiled nature — but not by just eye-balling the scenery from the cockpit or taking a walk on the beach.

Here are some of the ways to make such an adventure more rewarding.

Snorkeling. This seems both obvious and simple, but most people don’t get as much out of it as they should. The primary reason is low-quality or inappropriate equipment. A mask that leaks or hurts your face, a snorkel that makes your gums bleed, fins that feel like medieval torture implements after just 15 minutes in the water — this quickly reduce what should be an exciting pastime into an unpleasant ordeal. So make sure you visit one or more well-stocked dive shops, not/a chain 'drugstore', when looking to purchase dive equipment.

I use a prescription lens Tabata mask, page 173

Tabata snorkel and Plana fins, all of which are comfortable and durable. It is especially important to get a fin that fits your entire foot like a slipper. The heavy, massive, stiff black fins with the strap in the back are needed for pushing scuba gear through the water and must be worn with a neoprene boot. A good snorkeling fin, on the other hand, is light, comfy and moderately stiff.

Whatever gear you buy, make sure you give it a good tryout. You don’t want to find out your fins don’t really fit when you’re at Isla Catalina, far from any kind of dive shop. A week of swimming half a mile a day in a pool with your fins, snorkel and mask will tell you if you’ve got the right equipment; it won’t do your heart any harm either.

For an extra six weeks of snorkeling comfort at the beginning and end of the season, I recommend a shorty wetsuit. The water temperature at the islands falls quickly in late November and doesn’t get comfortable again until May or June. If you want to snorkel and clean your bottom between December and April, a full 1/4inch wetsuit with all the trimmings is virtually a necessity. The water on mainland Mexico from Puerto Vallarta south is warm year arc und, which is why a lot of Sea of Cortez sailors head there in the winter.

If you want to free dive more than a few feet — and many sailors leam to free dive to 25 and more feet — a weight-belt and assortment of weights can make an enormous difference. Some people are more buoyant than others. I, for example, need four pounds of lead to get any serious bottom time; others find they need little or no weight to achieve a moderate positive degree of buoyancy. If you’re wearing a wet-suit of any size, you’ll have to add additional weight or you’ll flounder at the surface when trying to get to the bottom.

It’s easy to get a severe sunburn when snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez during the summer, so I always wear a t-shirt and give myself a good dose of SPF 16 sunscreen on the back of my legs and neck. And, I don’t spend more than an hour in the water without taking a break and renewing the sunscreen. Don’t worry about drying off; the searing heat takes care of that.

Afraid of the water? Think you’re too old to snorkel? My wife was so terrified when she started that she had me support her in two feet of water. She didn’t even

want snorkeling gear before she left. Now she is an avid snorkeler and diver. As far as age is concerned, I learned to dive with weights from the late circumnavigator, Molly Maffoun, who was 67 at the time. I never could dive as deep or for as long as Molly, even though I was 22 years younger than he. 1 figure that if you can crawl back into the dinghy without assistance, you’re in good enough shape to snorkel.

If you’re going to snorkel, it makes sense to have some means of identifying what you see. The best guide 1 have found is Daniel Gotshall’s Marine Animals of Baja California. It’s fun to put your initials by the plates of those fish you have seen, and perhaps when and where you saw them.

Spearfishing. I hunt fish for food, not for pleasure. Others, however, enjoy it as a sport. Either way, you should at a minimum have a small single-band

Baja cruisers such as Tom Sawyer have mindboggling results free-diving with spear guns.

speargun with extra bands and tips. One of these — which I also use as part of my abandon-ship kit — is good for hunting smaller fish such as flag cabrilla and crown hawkfish. To use a small speargun effectively takes a great deal of cunning as most of the fish you want to eat are very leery of things that swim that are larger

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than they. After some time and frustration, most mariners get better at stalking.

For larger fish, particularly parrot fish, you need a big spear gun. I use a threebanded Bandito. If I can get within 12 feet of a large fish, he quickly finds his way into my game bag. Some days you just can’t get that close to them. Speargun bands deteriorate over time; bring plenty of extras.

Based on my experience, a mediumsized speargun is not a good compromise.

It makes hunting smaller fish a little .easier, but doesn’t have the range or power to go after bigger game. And it tempts you to shoot fish that you will merely injure and not kill. A Hawaiian sling is nearly useless except for night diving when a bright light will disorient some fish.

Hunting fish at night sounds spooky — and it is. It can also become dangerous because it’s very easy to become disoriented and have trouble finding your dinghy. I employ three rules to make night diving as safe as possible: 1. never explore new territory at night; 2. never swim in areas of strong current or breaking waves at night; and, 3. always have a person in your dinghy showing a light visible in all directions. I always anchor my dinghy at twilight so I know where I am before I got in the water.

Despite reasonable precautions night spearfishing still seems rather dangerous — which is why few cruisers attempt it. Some species however, such as the leopard grouper, are particularly vulnerable at night.

Diving at night also makes you wish it was legal for foreigners to take lobster. If you dive at night, you’ll obviously need a dive light. It should use commonly available batteries, and you should carry plenty of fresh ones with you. It’s extremely difficult to get fresh batteries in Loreto, Mulege or Santa Rosalia.

Fishing. I didn’t know zip about fishing when I left for the Sea of Cortez.

But I did have the good fortune to buy and read The Golden Guide to Fishing, which has proved to be invaluable.

At the islands you can fish from a dink or off the side of your vessel; you can troll, bottom or drift fish. Dead bait works well in many spots, but I usually have a few clams in my game bag hung over the side. Clams will keep for a week or more and fish like to eat them as much was we humans do. I remember one special day at Isla Carmen’s Bahia Salinas when I caught

11 sand bass — a tasty pan fish — using juk, one piece of clam. I was using a light spinning reel with a bottom rig while sitting in the cockpit working on a cold cerveza Or three.

Fishing the islands is a lot like fishing off the end of a pier or from a small skiff in an estuary; you use the same techniques and equipment. Heavy game-fishing rigs and lures are used for pelagic fish, not reef or inshore fish.

The best book I’ll found for identifying edible fish is The Angler’s Guide to Baja California by Tom Miller. It also has a lot of advice on big game fishing — although most cruisers probably don’t have any more interest in catching a 400-lb tuna than I do.

Shelling. The very best shells my wife and I have found weren’t on the beach. They were on the bottom and had critters in them — quite frequently hermit crabs. The shells that litter many of the beaches are often so badly weathered and sun-bleached that they have lost most of their distinctive color patterns. I have had novices show me shell collections that were little more than beach refuse because they didn’t know where or how to look for good examples. I’ve found many bf my best shells underwater. Bahia Conception is, I think, the best place for underwater shelling in the Sea of Cortez.

If you acquire a shell with an inhabitant, you had better find a way to get it out or your shell will smell like rotting meat for months. For hermit crabs, just leave the shell on the deck in the sun; the critter will eventually look for a new home. For something like a black murex, it’s better to steam the shell for 40 minutes — or until it’s very tender — and then shake the inhabitant out. After that, hang the shell over the side in the water for a few days, giving the tiny carnivores the chance to finish cleaning it out for you.

Underwater Photography. Shooting good photographs underwater is as hard as it sounds. But feedback from a few practice rolls of film will give you some idea of what’s possible and what ends up as dark subjects against black backgrounds.

Underwater photography need not be particularly expensive. The 35 mm format Canon AS-6 is an excellent, all-around boat camera that is relatively inexpensive.

Waterproof down to 30 feet, optional accessories let you take close-up shots above or below water. The built-in flash,

motor winder, auto-exposure and fixedfocus lens make it very easy to use. If you stick to Kodak film, high-quality one-hour processing is available in La Paz. Other film types have to be developed in the States.

Other Pleasures.

The islands themselves are nature in the very rough.

There are few hiking trails and, in the vicinity of some anchorage, cactus and thorn bush that make it very painful to get around. But if you are an intrepid explorer, you might want to acquire guides for birds, geology, rock and minerals. I wish I could say I’ve found a good guide to plant and other desert life, but I have not.

I’ve gotten an enormous amount of pleasure from exploring the island wilderness of the Sea of Cortez. And I discovered that the more I interacted with and learned about the environment, the more I enjoyed it. I’m sure this would be true for most other cruisers.

— ken 214190 Cruise Notes: In the May Changes we reported that Joyce Clinton of Galadriel wants cruisers to periodically check in with this column so she can keep up with her old cruising friends. That request brought the following response from Leona Wallace: "I hadn’t heard from Joyce since Christmas '87, so I was glad to read she’s still sailing around out there. As for me, I sold Malaga, divorced the skipper, and live in the old family home in Selma, California with my widowed brother. My cruising is all done by land and air now, and I will be driving to Washington for the Maritime Mobile Amateur Radio Club reunion. On the way up, I expect to see Frank and Judy of the Heins Christian 38, Amistad.

After sailing back to Alameda, they polished up the boat and have her up for sale. They plan to start a small business.

Mary and Terry Taylor of the C.T. 41 Mary T. are also on my list of folks to visit They now live in Washington where Terry works summers as a park ranger."

Old time cruisers will remember Frank and Judy, and Mary and Terry as mainstays of the first several Baha Ha-ha Sail Weeks back in the early 80s. After many years out cruising, they’ve each apparently 'swallowed the anchor'.

Speaking of Joyce Clinton, her plans to sail to Isla Sicorro with Erotica’s Terry Kennedy fell through when a preseason hurricane made an appearance. page 174

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But suppose you want a proven bluewater cruiser, how much for one of those?

Perhaps we should rephrase that question and ask 'how little' for one of those? Try $17,000 for an Islander 30 Mark II. Sure, some of you axe going to say that the Robert Finch-designed Islander isn’t any ocean cruiser. But then you’d have to contend with what Duncan McQueen of Los Osos has done with his Thistle. He purchased the Islander 30, his first boat, about 12 years ago when he was in his early 40s. After learning to sail in and around Morro Bay, he, his son and a nephew cruised to Hawaii in the early 80s.

They made it across in a very credible 15.5 days; McQueen and another crewmember made it back in 19 days.

Duncan and his wife Marlene, both of whom were hairdressers who got into real estate, then cruised Thistle to Mexico in 1984, again in 1986 and once again in 1988. While Marlene enjoys the sailing to and in Mexico, she flies home and lets Duncan singlehand uphill back to Morro Bay. The McQueens have put their muchtravelled ocean veteran Islander 30 up for sale in the Classy Classifieds for $17,000.

The McQueens would like to move up to something like a Tartan 37 or Cal 39 so they’ll have room for friends to join them, perhaps on 1992’s Columbus 500 from Helva, Spain to Puerto Rico. If Thistle doesn’t sell, Marlene says they’ll keep her to cruise the South Pacific.

Have you done an ocean passage in an inexpensive but fine ocean-sailing boat?

If so, we’d love to hear about it. So would those of our readers who are under the false impression that a good cruising boat has to cost more them a new Buick.

Speaking of ocean cruising in a modest-priced boat, Meg and Mike Bossert are back home in Richmond after a year’s cruise in Hawaiian waters aboard their Santana 30, Hare. Crew on the 20-day June '89 passage to Hilo included brotherin-law Larry Bateman from Illinois and Jay Marlow from Citrus Heights. After nine months ashore on the Big Island and three months meandering toward Kauai, their return home was begun from Hanalei Bay amidst a parade of spinner dolphins.

Californians Ifaul Briggs and Richard Quinn were part of the 23-day return crew.

Highlight of the return was the day the Pacific High moved over them, Causing a two-inch circle of glass to explode out of the face of the barometer — the pressure was that high! 'R2-D2', the Monitor page 175

windvane, performed flawlessly throughout "as a faithful 'droid should".

Rick Harder and Michelle Moore of the Samson-designed 32-ft cutter Mystic Rover (which was "built by various dreamers in Alviso") are now in St Augustine, Florida. Harder, who learned to sail "in the mud flats of East Palo Alto", left with Moore in 1987 and arrived in Florida last June. He writes, "There are countless people, whole companies — even countries — that I would like to thank for supporting my 10-year endeavor to realize my cruising dream. You know who you are; I thank you!"

As of late September, Lewis and Abby Seiler of Belvedere were joining Phil Howe on their Hans Christian 43 Redhawk in the Pacific Northwest. About seven years ago Howe rode out a severe hurricane aboard Redhawk at anchor in’ Neiafu, Tonga.

Former Lake Tahoe resident Jake Lark is now residing in the Hollywood Hotel — we’re not making this up — in Beldibi, which is near Kemer, Turkey.

"It’s wonderful here," he writes, "great sailing, topless beaches, cheap food and cold beer." He further reports that it’s possible to snorkel and dive, in crystal clear waters, around major ruins including entire underwater cities. The no hay problema attitude, he advises, reminds him of La Paz. Yacht tourism came to Turkey in a big way back in 1980 when the World Bank financed a whole series of modem marinas along Turkey’s southwest coast. The area is considered by many to be one of the finest cruising areas in the world, with excellent facilities for both cruisers and charterers.

Beau and Annie Hudson of the Sausalito-based Freya 39 Lionwing were cruising the Queensland coast of Australia not long ago in company with John and Mary Vetromile of the Sausalito-based Cal 35 Counterpoint and Fritz Warren’s Sausalito-based Celestial 48 Truly Fair.

Cabo San Lucas has always been a no man’s land in late summer and early fall because of the threat of hurricanes.

Although it hasn’t happened in recent years, Cabo has taken a couple of direct hits. Gil and Karen of Ffapi’s Deli report that as of mid-August there were still two sailboats in town; one by choice, the other by chance. The folks on Vurdon, out of Northern California, didn’t intend to stay but they liked Cabo so much they couldn’t help themselves and decided to put up with the hurricane risk.

As for Cara Mia, out of the Pacific Northwest, engine trouble has left the owners in a risky situation they’d prefer to avoid. They got replacement parts for their iron jib from California, but they turned out to be the wrong ones. Perhaps their only consolation is that Cabo now has, in the words of Karen, "a great big terrific supermarket, the Mercado Plaza".

If you’re one of the many headed to Cabo this winter and don’t like to mess with checking in, Los Delphinos, which is also a travel agency, reports they axe now licensed to handle all the paperwork with Immigration, Customs and the Port Captain. You just give them all the appropriate papers and they do the rest.

Depending on the size boat, the fee ranges from about $30 to $50 U.S. If you’re on a budget, you’ll probably want to take care of it yourself; if you’re flush and don’t want to spend the better part of a day — or worse try to get it done on a weekend — you might give Marilyn Moreno and the folks at Los Delphinos a call. They monitor VHF 88 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

Regarding flights to and from Cabo, Ms. Moreno reports there are now six a day. Round-trip from San Francisco is $230, from Los Angeles $199 and Aero California’s new service to San Diego is $219. There is no longer a domestic Cabo to Tijuana cheapie. .

In order to improve aircraft navigation in the United States, some new Loran stations are being made operational.

Although intended solely for aircraft, they will provide some additional Loran coverage in Mexico, where currently there is almost none. The new SOCUS (South Central United States) chain is expected to be operational as early as February of 1991. Current computer projections indicate it will reach approximately halfway down the Sea of Cortez, and about as far down as Cedros oiv the Pacific coast. Currently there is no coverage whatsoever in the Sea "bf Cortez and the coverage along the Pacific coast of Mexico is adversely affected by nearly parallel base lines. So while this is no big deal, if you’re going to Mexico and already have a Loran, you might bring it along. This only applies to Lorans that do automatic conversions from Tune Delays (TDs) to latitude and longitude. At present there are no charts for these waters with TDs. We’ve run out of room, so Beyond Acapulco and Hawaiian Eye have been put on hold until next month.

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condition, 7 sails - nearly new Larsen mylar 90 and

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BUCCANEER 21-FT, 1972. F/G hull & deck,

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MONTGOMERY 15. Custom trailer, Evinrude 4

New 5 hp Honda o/b, stern rails, bilge

centerboard & rudder, custom trailer, boat cover, 2 sets of sails, white hull. $3,300. Call Peter (415) 865-6389.

14-FT LASER. With trailer. Excellent condition. $900. Call (408) 294-9243.

16-FTGLOUSTER GULL DORY. 130 lbs, probuilt of epoxy saturated birch ply, LPU paint Jade Mist Green. Teak Soak joinery. Sliding rowing seat, spruce cupped oars, towable tender for small yacht. $2,800 b/o. Call (415) 3814963 (Mill Valley).

1974 SNIPE WITH TRAILER. Good condition. $800 or best offer. Call (415) 655-9772.

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505 W/TRAILER. 7 sets of sails. $1,200 or best offer. Call (209) 465-5812.

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ERICSON 23,1968, Solid pre-gas-crisis hand

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O’DAY-DAYSAILER 17-FT, 1964. Very good

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20-FT OUTRIGGER FROM PHILUPINES. 3 hp Brigs and Stratton engine. $750 or best offer. Cali (415)349-6595.

ISLANDER BAHAMA 24. Loaded, VHF, depth, knotmeter, apparent wind, auto bilge pump, 6 winches, 4 sails, 6 hp Evinrude, pulpits, rails, lifelines, and much more. For sale due to illness.

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ERICSON 23. Nicest Ericson on the Bay, new epoxy bottom w/new keel bolts, new mast and rigging, 7 bags of good sails, including spinnaker, 6 hp o/b. She was surveyed this month. $5,000 or best offer. Call (415) 521 -1929 (days) or (415) 521-6962 (eves).

J-24 1978. East coast built, trailer, Honda o/b, never raced, dry storage only, 6 sails, new main and jib, potti, many extras, ready to race/cruise, very nice/clean condition, Point Richmond location. $8,500. Call Bert (415) 841-7025.

O'DAY 19. W/trailer, very clean, ballasted shoaldraft centerboarder is safe for Bay, trailerable w/ small car. Singlehanded mast raising system, sleeps 2 in cuddy, huge useable cockpit, Finance arrangements flex. Possible trade for Daysailer? $3,500. Call (916) 489-6063.

J-241980. Bottom, keel and rudder fared. Hatch conversion and adjustable spreaders by Allis Racing. Harken traveler, new Nissan 5 hp o/b, 2 sets sails. $13,500. Call John (415) 467-1242 (days) or (415) 924-2743 (eves).

RANGER 23,1974. Brickyard Cove, full equipment, new bottom. $6,500. Call (415) 8484504.

WEST WIGHT POTTER 19, 1985. Excellent condition, very stable and safe, trailer with new axle and hubs, 4 hp Yamaha o/b, pulp'd and cockpit rails, boarding steps, red sails and white genoa, other extras bargain at $4,500. Call (415) 851-3755.

24-FT WYLIE WABBIT, 1984. Hull #50,875 lbs displacement, all Harken, great condition, 13 sails including fresh “one-design set.' Super fast one design Bay racer, daysailor. Many spares, trailer.

“Fast is Fun". $7,000 b/o. Call (619) 285-1159.

ISLANDER BAHAMA 24. Excellent cond.rVHF, DF, compass, 6 hp Evinrude w/generator, S.S. pulpit/stem w/life lines, 2 anchors, main, jib, storm jib, teak cockpit sole, porta-potti, new bottom. $6,300. Call (415) 357-5842.

SANTANA20. Trailer, 2 main sails, 3 x 150's, lx and spinnaker. 2 boat owner now, want her out of my backyard landscaping. $3,500 or best offer. Call (916) 922-1629.

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O'DAY 222, 1986. Wrtrailer. Unbelievable equipment list and extensive upgrades, outfitted for family cruising/PH RF racing, impressive itinerary/race record, excellenttrailerability for first time owner, exceptionally maintained, must see to appreciate. $8,900 t/o. Call (415) 797-5325.

CAL 24. Excellent condition, great for Bay & Delta, new teak rails, new bottom paint, sails 2 years new, 6 hp Evinrude, VHF radio, swing keel. $5,000 or best offer. Call (916) 6774945.

US 22 F/G SLOOP, 1982. Johnson 8 hp deep shaft o/b w/cockpit controls, gallery, porta-potti, VHF, inflatable dinghy, etc. Delta berth. $5,500 or best offer. Call (209)748-5721.

RANGER 23,1973. Santa Cruz Upper Harbor (G-3), equipped & solid. $6,500. (415)684-0459.

RANGER 23,1975. Fully equipped, lots of new stuff, new epoxy bottom, refurbished rig, 8/89 survey, exceptionally clean. See at Brickyard CoveG-1. $8,350 or best offer. Call John (415) 5264607 FALMOUTH CUTTER Lyle Hess design pocket cruiser Yanmar. Diesel, excellent condition, very well equipped, many custom upgrades, custom trailer available, easy to move boat to and from Mexico and Pacific Northwest for cruising, owner moved, very motivated. Call (213) 514-0964.

SANTANA 21. Very good condition, 3 sails, forward pulpit, life lines, Evinrude 6 hp o/b, toilet, sink, swing keel, foul weather gear, life preservers, running lights & trailer. See at Alameda Marina shore berth S-551. $3,200. Call (415) 685-6586.

SANTANA 22 Boat is clean and in pretty good shape, but needs some care, hasn't been sailed in a couple years. Bottom washed recently, no bubbles, no structural problems. A bargain at $1,800. Call Susan at (415) 499-3320.

BAHAMA ISLANDER 24. Must sell, new North main & jib, new upholstery, sleeps 4, full keel, fiberglass sailboat, perfectforS.F. Bay with Honda 10 hp. Located Emeryville Marina. No serious offer refused. $3,000. Call Jack (415) 658-2947.

CORONADO 23. Good condition, 6 hp o/b, head, reefable main and 2 jibs, fully equipped, sleeps 4, Sausalito berth. $3,300. Call (415)492-9033.

CAL 20, 2 mains, jib, spinnaker, new Nissan engine, active fleet, excellent Bay boat $2,500.

Call Jane (415) 441-5970 or (415) 472-7653.

C & C24. Immaculate C&C quality, fully equipped, three jibs, spinnaker, KM, DS, VHF, Autohelm, new bottom. $10,800 or best offer. Call (415) 8926308 (home) or (415) 3324940 (work).

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MERMAID 20-FT. Full keel lapstrake sloop, rerigged 1985, o/b, VHF, more. Built for S.F. Bay, never outsailed. $850. Call (408) 370-9371 (eves).

VENTURE 222 With trailer, VHF, RDF, depth sounder, swing keel, 10 hp o/b, 2 sets sails, many extras, excellent condition, pop-top provides excellent head room. Lets talk! $3,700. Call (415) 364-3516.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY GREAT PELICAN. 16ft Lo.4,8-ft beam, good condition, great sailor, 6 hp Johnson, excellent trailer in new condition, ready to go sailing. $2,500or best offer. Call (916) 776-1094.

ISLANDER BAHAMA 24. Strong, safe Bay or Delta cruiser, excellent condition, new Sutter main, dub jib, Honda 10, VHF, depth, porta-potti, 2 anchors, cockpit cushions, delta canvas and covers, sleeps 4, motivated seller. $7,000 b/o.

Call (415) 672-8850 (eves).

BRITISH VIVACITY 21. W/2 axle trailer, fiberglass twin keel sloop, new main & jib, 3 older sails, Tabemade, bow pulpit & stem rail, full cover, 7 hp o/b, lines led aft, sleeps 4, very clean, more. $3,500. Call (408) 438-5215.

COLUMBIA 22 Lovely condition, must see.

Berthed at South Beach Harbor in San Frandsco, sleeps 4, head on board, jib & main, excellent Johnson 6, depth sounderand new VHF with mast mounted antenna. A steal at $2,950. (415)7764418.

ERICSON 23-FT. With custom heavy-duty dual axle trailer, 6 sails, full mahogany interior, electrics, VHF, oil lamp, barometer, temp/humidity gauge, adjustable backstay, vang, $1,200 invested in new hatches. This boat sails great and trails wonderfully. $5,700. Call (415) 265-8946.

25 TO 28 FEET RANGER 26. In good condition equipped with 10 hp o/b, VHF, spinnaker and genoa sails, refrigerator. $8,500. Call Bill (415) 841-0650.'

EXPRESS 27, #77. Trailer, Evinrude o/b, 1 main, 2150% jibs, 2 %100 jibs, and 1 spinnaker. Boat has not been used for the last two seasons, boat name is *Strega", located in slip #30. $23,000.

Call (408) 438-3888.

26-FT CHEOY LEE Frisco Flyer, F/G hull, full keel, fresh varnish, Volvo diesel, recent overhaul, 5 sails, dodger, VHF, DS, speedo, full cover and all accessories. A classic looker, sturdy and dry. $13,500. Call (415) 449-3382 or (415) 830-9432 (eves).

CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 27,1970. F/G, Volvo dsl, full keel, wheel steering, teak decks, S/S, DS, roller reefing, furling jib, galley, cabin heater, etc.

Just hauled, good coastal, Bay or Delta. Emery Cove Marina, berth D-35. $14,000. Call Ray (415) 668-2423.

EXPRESS27. New battery, 5 chutes, 5 mylar jibs, 3 mains, all sails good to new, new tires on trailer.

Fast is fun and reasonable. Call (209) 786-2613.

1965 CAL 25. Excellent day sailor and Delta cruiser. Radio, depthfinder, Sausalito slip. $4,000 or best offer. Call (415)381-8276.

25-FT NORTHSTAR 500, Sparkman & Stevens racer/cruiser. Great looks, Atomic 4 inboard, fully equip., full set of sails, solidly built, must see to appreciate, incredible steal at $7,800. Call Dan (415) 388-0990.

25- FT PEARSON SLOOP. Excellent condition, excellent performance. Extensively upgraded, many extras,sleeps4,Tomales Bay Berth. $6,500.

Call (415) 663-1704.

ISLANDER 26,1977. 3 headsails, Autohelm, pressure water, VHF, KM, reefer, boat cover, stereo, depth, lots of extra gear, 3 anchors, etc.

Boat is extremely clean and has complete records, worth 19k. Sell for $12,000, moving. Call Steve (408) 268-4195.

MORGAN 27,1973. Veiy clean, new interior, keel modification, heavy rigging, lines lead to cockpit, self tailing winches, 12 sails, instruments (dual compass, wind, knot/log, Loran, RDF, VHF, stereo, autopilot), stove, head, Johnson o/b. $13,200.

Call Kurt (213) 649-3477 (days).

MY WIFE BOUGHT A PLANE! So I'm forced to sell our cherished C & C27 (1971). Sleeps 5, Atomic 4 power, enclosed head w/holding tank, sails included, 130%, 170%, spinnaker & blooper.

A solid performer that's fast, comfortable and dry. $12,000. Call (916) 583-1770 (Lake Tahoe).

CATAUNA 27,1982. With only $2,700 you can be the owner of this hardly-ever used sailboat, remaining balance of approx. 13K at 11% on O.A.C. 9.9 o/b, AM-FM cass, VHF, etc. Call mornings (415) 536-8067 or FAX (415) 532-2219.

HUNTER 27,1980. Excellent condition, fin keel, diesel, wheel steering, 4 sails, VHF, Datamarine Digital KM, log, DF, propane stove, teak sole, 8 opening ports, internal halyards left aft, fast roomy cruiser, Alameda. $15,500. Call (415) 932-4846 or (415) 865-1035.

26- FT BALBOA 1974. W/Tandem Axle trailer, 10 hp o/b, elect, start & generator, DS, VHS, A/P, 4 sails ind.cruisespinnaker.newupholstery. $8,500 or best offer. Call (209) 892-3053.

CATAUNA 27,1977. A great boat! Dodgers (cockpit & stem), headsail furling, AP, VHF, DS, shore pwr, stereo, o/b. $11,900. (408) 923-2406.

OLSON 25,1988. 2 sets sails, 5 hp o/b, trailer.

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PACIFIC DOLPHIN 28,1978. ’Pilar’, MexicoHawaii vet, Classic Sparkman & Stephens, F/G sloop, tin keel, skeg rudder, new rig, Yanmar dsl recently overhauled, 7 sails, VHF, depth, KM, compass, stereo, solar panels, ground tackle, excellent condition. Monterey mooring. $20,500.

Call (408) 655-2649.

ATKINS DESIGN, 1969, 27-FT SCHOONER. Classic design, 3 berths, diesel. $5,000 or best offer by Nov. 1. Call (415) 952-7005.

NEWPORT27,1970. Excellent condition, Dodger, Atomic 4 o/b, KM, DS, VHF, AM/FM/cassette stereo, 2-sp winches, compass, epoxy bottom, great Bay boat. $15,000. Call (415) 829-7365.

RANGER 26. Great Bay boat, excellent condition, new 10 hp engine, compass, knotmeter, life lines, anchor, jib, main, & storm sails, all lines lead aft, Sausalito berth. $9,500 or best offer. Call Larry (415) 833-7638.

ISLANDER 28,1978. Temporary insanity. I have one of the nicest Isllanders on the Bay with Volvo MD-7A, shaft seal, roller furling, KM, DS, VHF, Loran, self-tailing Barients, lines led aft, new mainsail, varnished oak/teak interior, epoxy bottom, bottom paint 6/90, teak & holly cabin sole, even new brass portlights, but I can't live without a bigger boat. Steal this one for $27,000 or take as a trade on your similarly equipped Islander 36 orlargeCatalina. Call Dick(415) 744-4523 (days) or (415) 332-6714 (after 6 pm).

BAJA READY, S-2 26-FT DIESEL.. Aft stateroom, 6-ft + headroom, new electronics, Benmar autopilot, pages equipment. Avon o/b, more living space than most 30-ft, price includes Chevy Suburban-454 and heavy duty trailer. All Bristol, beautifully maintained, travel ready. $37,500.

Call (415) 687-5239.

CHRYSLER 26,1977. Fixed keel, excellent condition, hauled Aug. 90, club jib, genoa, VHF, enclosed head, large cabin, two anchors, dinghy.

Sold for $20,000 new, must sell $5,500. (707) 829-1864.

CAL28,1968SLOOP. PracticallynewAtomic4, enclosed head, very roomy galley w/sink, compass, DS, KM, radio, impeccable condition. Best reasonable offer. I repeat: Best reasonable offer.

Call (415) 459-5282 or (415) 453-2409.

CATALINA 27,1977. Bristol condition, Atomic4, standard rig, dinette, bottom paint 2 years old (never has had a blister). Club jib, 110,150, Spinnaker, Autohelm 100, Martec folding prop, VHF, DS, KM, WS and much more. Call (209) 477-0397.

OLSON 25, #68. Boat must goll Full set of sails, main, 4 jibs, 2 spinnakers, 4.5 hp o/b, compass, knot/log, depth gauge, lots of extra hardware, fenders, anchor extra lines, trailer, etc. Race/ cruise! $13,000 Great buy!!! (408)448-5181.

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PEARSON 26,1972. High quality cruiser in excellent condition, fully equipped including VHF, knot, depth and 4 sails, new autopilot, compass & spinnaker gear, reliable Merc 9.9 engine, hauled & dry stored every winter. $10,500 or best offer.

Call (415) 776-4221.

25-FT NORDIC FOLKBOAT. Built in Denmark, 1958. Beautifully restored wooden sailboat, elegant brightwork, one of the fleet’s finest. Active SF Bay racing and cruising fleet. Unbilievable price reduction. $5,00^Call (415) 331-5263.

25-FT CATALINA 1987. Wing keel, dual wheel trailer, 9.9 Honda, Harken Roller furling w/150% genoa. Cruise ready and in excellent condition, many extras. $16,000. Call (916) 345-1035.

SANTANA 28,1977. Built by Schock, excellent racer/cruiser, working sails, Volvo diesel, VHF, DS, KN, sleeps 5, full galley, teak interior, two speed winches, safety equip., lifelines. Original owner. Move necessitates sale. $19,000 b/o.

Call (415) 435-9966 (eves).

CAL 2-27,1975. W/Diesel, 2 mains, 3 spinnakers, 5 headsails, new headfoil, Trimble Loran, full MORA gear and Delta cruising gear, recent engine work, new topsides paint in ’88, the list goes on. $23,500. Call (415) 825-2969 (eves).

CAL 25,1968. "Tantalus"excellent condition, epoxied bottom. New: rigging, wiring, water & fuel tanks, thru-hulls, ground tackle, stove, interior cushions. Mast and topsides refinished with LPU, 9.5 Evinrude. Buy this boat and get a free windsurfer. $5,500. Call Paul (415) 847-6667 (wkdays).

27-FT BUCCANEER SLOOP, 1975. Excellent condition. Shoal keel, galv tandem trailer, 4-6 berths, separate shower, head, full cover, 15 hp inboard, 3 bags sails, main, jib and 150 genoa with cover. Famet jib furling, autopilot, self-tailing winches. Oakland berth. $11,500. Call John (415) 937-4190.

ALOHA 27,1985. Harken roller furl, 150, spin, KM, DS, VHF, Honda 10 hp o/b, excellent condition. $18,000 or best offer. Call (415) 366-3597.

NOR SEA 27. Aft cabin cruiser, new 2 GM 20 Yanmar, trailerable & in good condition. Berthed at Bodega Bay, Split Point Marina $35,000 or best offer. Call (707) 865-2739.

CORONADO 25. Good liveaboard, stove, head, good ground tackle, rebuilt 6 hp Evinrude, cockpit cushions, new tiller, shore power, and much more. $3,000. Call (916) 371-6775 (leave message).

C & C25. NewNorth sails Oct 89, Honda 10 o/b, 150 & 130 %, staysail, 3 spinnakers, blooper, drifter. Signet ws ds wp km, Navico autopilot, 6 Barient winches, halyards lead aft, much more, excellent condition. $12,000. (707) 557-5671 (home) or (415) 642-4971 (work).

25- FT PACIFIC SEACRAFT1976. Double ender, tanbark sails. $18,000. Call (707) 745-3471 (7-9 pm).

OLSON 25, #99. Excellent condition, fresh water boat, fared keel and rudder, new sails, 4 hp motor, dual axle trailer, 88 Mid Wnter winner. $19,000.

Call (303) 239-8990 or (303) 278-3049.

MACGREGOR 25, 1981. W/trailer, 5.5 hp Johnson, 150% genoa, reefing, marine radio, compass, knotmeter & head. $5,200. Call (408) 225-8312.

NORDIC FOLKBOAT, 25-FT Ufa56,1951. Ready for the Bay! Very sound and good looking, 3 mains, 2 jibs, o/b. Recently hauled and repainted.

Must sell. $4,000. Call (415) 655-9311.

MIRAGE 26,1980. British built, widow must sell.

Bristol condition. Cruise/liveaboard. 15 hp diesel, '87 furling, dodger, spinnaker. All electronics, Loran, AP, head, stove, oven, much more. Varnished mahogany interior. Sleeps 5, complete sailaway. Everything goes. Alameda Marina $18,000 pr best offer. Call (415) 349-5567.

"SUMMERTIME DREAM", 26-FT Schumacher custom midget ocean racer. Three time MORA overall champ, two time 1/4 ton NA champ, still winning races (first in HDA-M at halftime, second overall irPSilver E^gle). Everything included but the tool kit. Two boat owner. This one must go! $11,499 or best offer. Call (415) 331-3134.

"INSATIABLE" 27-FT KAUFMAN 1/4 TON. Built for Tompkins 1975. 10-ft beam, 3600 lbs.

Unique deck layout. Classic 10R lines, 15 bags & Barients, ValmetJ.B, fun. Must sell $4,500. Call Jim (408) 371-6151 (day) or (408)295-8670 (eves).

CATALINA 27,1977. Inboard, total refinish, new rigging, custom interior, best27 around. $13,000.

Call (916)777-5117.

26- FT MACGREGOR 1988. Sleeps 4, water ballast, tows with small vehicle, surge brakes, cushions, head and galley, compass, anchor and much more. Cruise ready, 6 hp Evinrude. $9,500 or best offer. Call (916) 345-8684.

HAWKFARM 28 "EYRIE" Locally designed and built for No. Calif, conditions by Tom Wylie. Race YRA as a one-design, or elsewhere at a competitive PHRF rating of 162. Race ready, invited to Audi Regatta in September. $22,000. Call (707) 257-3577.

PACIFICSEACRAFT25,1979. Well maintained, excellent condition, many extras. $18,500. Call Jill (415) 521-9261.

COLUMBIA28.1967. Excellent condition. Atomic 4 engine, VHF, Loran, clock, autotiller, main, jib, genoa, and spinnaker. Mast tabernacled for Santa Cruz upper harbor, optional slip sublease one year. Great weekend retreat. Must sell, bought bigger boat. $7,950. Call (408) 286-7399.

ERICSON 27,1980. 1 owner boat In excellent condition, Yanmar diesel, Harken Furling jib, Tillermaster autopilot, Micrologic Loran, custom dodger, Zodiac inflatable with o/b, battery charger, shore power, VHF, depth, KM, compass, cockpit cushions. $25,000. Call (916) 456-1728.

BRISTOL 27 SLOOP. Excellent Bay boat, 4 excellent sails, spinnaker, heavy-duty rigging, Loran, VHF, KM, 9.8 Merc. elec, start Large cockpit, many extras, newboatontheway. $8,200.

Call (415) 794-3385.

JEANNEAU 27,1984. Shore power, 2 batteries, stereo, all electronics, full galley, toilet, 2 bags of sail, aft cabin and more. A beautiful French boat, comfortable, fast. Better than new! Hauled 6/90. $25,000 or best offer. Call (415) 648-0350.

PACIFIC SEACRAFT 25. Full keel, sloop rig, tan sails. Yanmar dsl, VHF, DS, teak interior, head, full galley, Berkeley berth. This is a strong and forgiving offshore boat I have moved to the country! $13,000 or best offer. Call Craig (707) 876-3141.

26-FT SEABIRD YAWL, 1974.3/4 ply with glass over. Very heavily built boat in excellent shape.

Freshwater cooied Volvo, 3 blade prop, triple stitched sails in great shape, lots of storage space, VHF, sink w/10 gal water tanks. 2 burner gimbaled kerosene stove. $15,000. (415)6559311.

26-FT PEARSON, 1979. New equipment '89'90: mainsail, halyards, secondary winches, boom vang, all lines aft, double lifelines, autopilot, compass, AM/FM stereo, aft pulpit, ladder, and jib/ sheet bags. Other equipment: spinnaker, 150% genoa, working jib, 6 hp o/b, and more, Perfect Bay boat-first boat Bristol condition. Sausalito berth. Owner moving up. $9,750. (415)4357455.

1984 CATALINA 25. Swing keel, trailer, 9.9 hp Honda, new bottom paint, DS, WS, KM, Loran, VHF, compass, autopilot, 80%jib, 110% jib, 150% genoa, dbl reefed main, sailboard compatible, many other extras. Must see her to believe her. $20,000. Call (707) 5784353.

28-FT BUCCANEER. Hull #1, inboard Atomic 4 and o/b auxiliary motor, sleeps 4, head and galley. Ready to sail, extremely sturdy, started her own class, needs little cosmetic touch up. $3,000 or best offer. Call (916) 362-7323.

CATALINA27,1974. Excellent condition. Atomic 4 inboard, cockpit rigged, electric head with holding tank, cockpit cushions, jiffy reefing, 110v shore power, range and oven, auto bilge, new ground tackle, VHF, spaedo, DF. Fun boat. $10,500. Call (408) 720-8309.

CATALINA 27. Great condition, Atomic 4, 3 sails, dinetter, full instrumentation. $11,000. Call (415)341-8009.

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MERIT25,1984. Excellent condition, North sails, new 155% mylar genoa, all Harken, Suzuki 4 hp, epoxy bottom, race or cruise. $12,000 b/o. Call Bill (702) 588-2724 (work) or (916) 577-2525 (home).

CAL 25. Refinished interior with new cushions on king size double bunk in main cabin, separate double forward cabin, fully enclosed head, stove, refrigerator, dual batteries, VHF, depthsounder, knotlog. Smooth epoxy bottom. 12 sails including 3 North Kevlar, 7 Lewmarwinches. $4,500. (415) 548-1447 or (415) 424-6633 (days).

CHEOY LEE 25-FT SLOOP, 1961. All teak hull and decks. 7 sails including new North main, new varnish. Greymarine 4 cyl inboard. 2 yr old rig.

Sails and looks like a real ‘Teak Lady." $7,800 or best offer, trades considered. (415) 332-2468.

1977 NEWPORT 27-FT. Clean, Yanmardsl, new bottom paint and survey in Feb., VHF, RDF, depth finder, 2 new all weather suits, dinghy, lots of extras, AM/FM stereo, must sell this month. Any offernear$12,700. Whatadeal. Call Scott (415) 535-1516.

CORONADO 27-FT, 1972. Good condition, 15 hp Johnson o/b, sleeps 5, head, closet, icebox, i fresh watersystemw/electricwaterheater, stove, 120-12 volt system w/battery charger. Have 2 I boats, only need 1. $7,700. Call (415) 871-6841.

I CAPE DORY 25,1979. Traditional, full keel, New England boat with F/G hull and teak trim. Brass I portholes and teak cabin, o/b, DF, VHF and 4 sails. $13,500. (415) 620-2830 or (415) 461-0510.

29 TO 31 FEET II CABO TO SAN DIEGO 6 DAYS 6 HRS, Indei pendence 31 cutter. Just returned cruising Mexico. Bruce King designed performance bluewater li cruiser Ericson built 1978. $45,000 not stripped, i Equipment/Specs -call (619) 222-2996.

I CAL 2-29,1974. Sails beautifully, newdiasei, 18 hp Volvo twin cylinder. Wheel, pedestal, com>i pass, heavy rigging and lifelines, pressure water, j! glmballed stove, head, shower, RDF, VHF, 2 i anchors, many extras and custom options. Illness ) forces quick sale $18,950. Call (805) 773-3242.

E J-29. Race ready, 10 sails, 8 hp Evinrude o/b, II actively raced and cruised on the Bay. The only I English built boat on the West coast. Unique and t; comfortable interior arrangement, galley sink & y stove. The J-29 is an exciting boat to race, the if fleet will challenge your racing skills, yet with )i spacious decks and cabin it's a fun boat for casual i! sailing or weekend cruising. The boat has placed 2nd and 3rd in YRA season championships. Join ii a great fleet. Great deal, low or no money down. , $32,000. Call Andy (415) 641-8323.

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CAL 31,1979. Excellent condition, 5 sails, Including spinnaker, Volvo Pentadsl, DHF, DS, KM, compass, linesledaft, anchors), barbecue, stove, cockpit cushions. Excellent for individual or family sailing. Owner motivated. $34,900. Call (415) 523-4092.

RAWSON 30. Roomy F/G sloop built to last (1965). Suitable for llveaboard. Documented, battery charger, 3 jibs, refrigerator, F/G dinghy, 3 anchors, 400 ft of line, VHF/depth sounder, new rigging. $15,000. Call (415) 221-4179.

31-FT MARINER KETCH «1. All wood classic prof, maintained, dsl eng., complete inventory. $28,500 or best offer. Call (415) 331 -8168.

RAWSON 30. Stable full keel cruiser, 7 sails.

Aries, AP, VHF, DS, KL, dinghy w/motor, boom brake, windlass, new Imran paint, rebuilt engine. $22,500 or best offer. OWC sm. down/trades sm. boat. Call (415) 439-5396 (eves).

PEARSON 30. Well-balanced, boat-immaculate.

Fast & dry with lots of extras. Atomic 4, ready to cruise, compass, VHF, KN, WS, DS. Will dicker. $23,000. Call (415) 276-3553.

CATALINA 30,1976. Excellent condition. Must sell immediately. 30 hp Universal, VHF, AM/FM, DS, KM, Radar, Loran, dodger, new batteries, extra fuel & water tankage, 1 year old main & jib. $25,000. Call (209) 537-5064 or (209) 668-8561 BENETEAU 305,1986. Fast comfortable racer/ cruiser. Good sail inventory, oversize winches, auto, Loran, etc. Well maintained. $44,500. Call (415)488-0579.

30-FT STONE BUILT YANKEE wooden sloop designed by L. Francis Herreshoff for S.F. Bay type waters. “A sailor's racing sailboat", excellent condition, all teak park bench cockpit, extras. $13,950 or best offer. Call (415) 949-4229 (eves before 9 pm).

KNARR 30, CLASSIC WOOD SLOOP. Good condition but needs some attention. Pier 39 berth available. This boat is fast for her rating with lots of trophies to prove it $5,000 for quick sale. Call Vince (415) 424-5038 (work) or (415) 948-1397 (home).

ISLANDER 30 MARK II. This neat 1971 model has the dependable Atomic 4 engine, 7 bags sail, tiller/master, Twin Ritchie compass', knot log/ meter, VHF, fathometer, canopy, mini-dodger & more. See list & video. Will deliver. $17,000. Call (805) 528-7332.

ALBERG 30. F/G, full keel, beautiful classic lines, excellent condition. Large sail inventory new & old. New electronics, rebuilt (’85) Greymarine 25 hp, hauled annually (Aug.). Great Bay Boatl Berth K31 Marina Village YH. $22,000. Call (415) 865-4845.

BODEGA30 FULLKEELCRUISING SLOOP. 3 sails, jiffy reefing, Barients. Volvo 2 cylinder diesel, shipmate stove/oven, heater, VHF, depthsounder, knotmeter, stereo, bronze opening ports, no-slip decks. Make offer, I might take it. Call (415) 344-3495 (eves).

PACIFIC SEACRAFT MARIAH 31 Cutter, 1979.

Excellent condition, Yanmar dsl, all new in 1988, newsails, Harken roller furling jib, full batten main, Lewmar 43 S.T., SL windlass epoxy bottom, h/c pressure. Autohelm 2000, many extras. $57,000.

Call (415) 467-1263.

REDUCED! FARALLON 29,1976. Full keel cruising sloop. 4 head sails, including club jib, diesel, dodger, tiller, windvane, Autohelm, bronze ports, roomy wood interior, extensive equipment list. $19,750 or best offer. Call (707) 745-6204.

31-FT BOMBAY CUPPER CRUISING SLOOP, 1978. F/G, dsl, 6’1" hdrm, 11' beam, 3'5" draft, full keel, wheei, DF, radio, 1988 stainless rigging, 3 sails, orign. owner, possible liveaboard. San Rafael berth $100/mo. Goodcond. Firm $25,000.

Call (707) 935-3593.

COLUMBIA 30,1973. Atomic 4, alcohol stove/ oven, icebox, VHF, 10-ft beam, standing headroom, sleeps 6, shorepower, anchors, good condition. Slip #230 Richmond Marina Bay. Will consider trade on trailerable motor or sailboat. $12,500 orbest offer. Call (916)441-7401 (eves).

30-FT SAN FRANCISCO BAY BIRD BOATS. Active race and cruise class. Swallow#25. $5,500 or best offer. Skylark #6. $6,500. Both downtown Sausalito “D" dock. These local boats are as significant as a cable car or Victorian home. Call John Carapiet (415) 387-5757.

RANGER 29. Beautiful classic, must see. Located E78, South Beach Harbor. White polyurethane deck & hull, blue stripes, pearl grey deck, teak rubrail, new sail and cabin cover, rebuilt Atomic 4 engine, 2 new batteries, Loran, new standing rigging 6/90, new mylar 90% blade jib, also 110,150,85 jibs, 3 spinnakers, long batten main. If you plan to buy a 30-ft boat soon, see this one. $21,000/trade up. Call (415) 941-3705.

NEWPORT 30-11,1977. Ideal SF Bay boat in top condition, new bottom paint, T-cockpit in custom teak, wheel, refrig., VHF, instruments, large cruising inventory ind. Avon dinghy, much more.

Alameda berth. $23,500 or best offer. Call (415) 493-4619.

ERICSON 29,1972. Completely refittpd 85/86.

New standing/running rigging. New LPU painted hull, deck and spars, wheel steering, Hood rollerfurling, North sails, digital depth and wind charger/ shorepower, interior redone, large cockpit w/cushions, 3 anchors with chain, hawsepipes and rode.

Stereo, TV, dishes, etc. Complete beautiful Bay & Delta cruiser. Owner will instruct. Lying San Rafael. Was $24,500, now $16,500. Call (707) 431-1305.

CUSTOM DELTA CRUISER. 29-ft cat yawl, 16Inch draft, designed and built for present owner, Delta gunkhollng in style with luxurious accommodations, awning, swimladder, stereo, 15 hp Johnson o/b, all equipment, bottom paint August 1990. $8,000. Call (415) 674-9518.

YANKEE 30. Fast, balanced, lovingly maintained F/G sloop by Sparkman and Stephens. Reliable, Universal dsl, 4 anchors, 6 sails, sleeps 6, fatho, VHF, battery charger, wind and speed instruments by Datamarine. Awlgrip, full cover. A beauty. $25,000 or best offer. (415)388-3626.

30-FT F/G SLOOP. Inboard engine $7,500 and 30-ft Ericson ex equipment $21,500. Call (415) 367-0660.

CAL 29,1969. Very dean, blister free at last haulout Fully rigged, spinnaker and 2 poles, 3 jibs, VHF, KM, DS, stereo, compass. Rebuilt Atomic 4, newly overhauled. Swim ladder, sleeps 6, must sell. Sacrifice at $10,000. (415) 528-2301.

YANKEE 30,1971. S&S design (see Y-30 article Lat 38 Oct 19891) Many sails, martec prop, oversize winches, LPU topsides, perfect bottom (not asingle blister). Excellent condition. $20,500.

Call (415) 604-5385 (days) or (415) 365-1197 (eves & wkends).

PEARSONTRITON 29-FT, 1961. Has had some workdone. 1981Atomic4motor. NeedsnewGelcoat. Must sell $8,500 firm (2K below Blue Book).

Call Pat (415) 938-5810 or Gary (415) 658-7571.

CATALINA 30,1982. l/b diesel, h/c pressure water, shower, alcohol 2 burner stove & oven, 9 winches, 6 bags including spinnaker, VHF, RDF, Loran, WS, WP, KM, depth. • Richmond location.

Asking $33,950 or best offer. Call (707) 545-9011 (eves) or (707) 5234121 (days).

ROSS 930 31-FT, 1981. New Zealand Ultralight, full race rigged, PHRF102,10 bags sails, Main and Kevlar Genny 1990, mint condition, full comforts, Kiri wood interior, 5’10" headroom, 6 bunks, ownergettingiargerracer. $28,000. (408) 372-2352.

30-FT HIGH PERFORMANCE CRUISER, 1982.

Hullworks built, double spreader rig by Ballenger, Yanmar diesel, VHF, knotmeter, depth meter.

Beautifully trimmed in teak with Brunzeel interior.

Bred for speed, designed for comfort, built to last.

No reasonable offer refused. (209) 545-2583.

1982 SANTANA 30/30. Performance cruiser in the very best of condition. Loaded and ready to go anywhere fast with complete accommodations.

Diesel, 9 sails, Loran, autohelm, stereo, VHF, depth & KM. Includes teak interior with stove, head, 6 berths, dinette and chart table. $28,000.

Call (415) 582-3872.

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Delta: (916) 776-1094 - Bay Area: (415) 420-9450 /

Race as a one design or PHRF rated at 96.

Has all the trick stuff: Sails, spinnaker, main, 100% jib, 150% jib and 5hp outboard. $17,500.

(415) 589-8151.

ISLANDER 30 MKII, 1973. VHF, KM, fathometer, wheel steering, Palmer gas, dinette interior, Emeryville berth. $19,000 or best offer. Call (808) 935-0520 or ask for Julie at (808) 935-9766.

OLSON 29. XTAC. Built Jan 1986 at Pacific Boat works, 13 sails, fast fun, responsive, original owner, hull #8. $35,000. Call (707) 643-3590.

CAL 2-29,1975. Very clean, Farrymann diesel, natural gas stove/oven, VHF, RDF, KM, fathometer, pressure water, wheel steering, two-speed Lewmar winches, spinnaker, 150% & working jibs, sail cover, anchors, fenders, etc. New complete survey and bottom paint. $20,900.1 (415) 527-0888.

CAL 2-29,1974. Good shape, diesel, wheel, Loran, VHF, fathometer, RGV windvane, etc.

Easy to sail, great on the Bay. $18,500. (916) 3321018.

J-29. I don't have time to sail it so you should.

Excellent condition. Many extras inch 9 bags sails, full berths, electronics, VHF and more.

Active fleet, 8 hp Evinrude o/b motor. No money down - assume loan. Call (415) 328-2408.

CASCADE 29. Strong fast Bay sailor. Volvo diesel, 2-spd winches, Harken traveler, KM, VHF, newbottomjob,sleeps4. Sacrifice$7,500. (415) 969-5112, or (408) 257-7873.

TARTAN 30,1974. Must see to appreciate.

Many extras! $17,000 or best offer. Call Tod Detro (415) 948-9722 or (415) 967-6301.

ISLANDER BAHAMA 30,1981. Beautiful condition, new bottom paint 7/90, stereo, furling sail, wheel steering, marine radio, built-in battery charger, Volvo diesel serviced 8/90. Raft, shore power cable, safety equip., private dock available in Tiburon. $36,000. Call (415) 392-7226 (days) (415) 661-2852 (eves).

32 TO 39 FEET "TEHANI" 37-FT. Danish built double-ended cutter, pitch pine on oak frames. Restored 1984 thru 1989. New electronics, sails, zodiac and many extras. Classic beauty ready to cruise. For fact sheet call Vic or Ric (415) 392-0824.

1987 CATALINA 36. Best on the market, must see. Fully equipped for liveaboard or coastal sailing, dodger, refrigerator, Loran, Radar, and much more. $62,500. Call (415) 367-8363.

ERICSON 39. Equipped for liveaboard and long distance sailing. Many extras. Must see. Tiptop condition. $60,000. Call (415) 244-9771.

JASON 35,1985. Brewer designed cutter. Baja vet. Lovingly overbuilt by engineer. Volvo diesel, 6 north sails, SatNav, auto, VHF, CB, propane, EPIRB, shower, dub fore, much more. Custom 4 axle trailer. $78,900. Call (801) 278-8644 (eves).

ISLANDER 36,1974. Diesel, full electronics, proven winner, many radng extras, lots of sails, complete cruiserw/new North main. Harken roller furler, bottom blisters repaired. 1/90 appraised @ $46,000. asking $40,000. Will finance. Call (415) 4794983 or (415) 435-1797.

ERICSON 35. Great Bay sailing, roomy, fast & dry I Roller furling, 3 different jibs, newish sails & hardware, many upgrades & extras. Internal halyards, larger rudder, newer Atomic 4, looks, sails & priced great! Sad to sell. $33,500. (415) 935-3701.

RESTORED PEARSON VANGUARD 33-FT. New sails, dodger, Radar, Loran, VHF, stereo, autopilot, weather vane steerer, diesel aux., full galley, hauled Jan. 90. $26,000. (206)835-2303.

35-FT CHINESE JUNK, 1962. 12-ft beam, full keel, all teak, 60 hp dsl, equipped for sail or liveaboard, great family boat, easy to handle. 3 lug sails, sleeps 7. L-dock, San Leandro. $18,000.

Call (415) 4494764 (leave message).

LANDFALL 39-FT CUTTER. A comfortable cruising boat, teak interior, bright & sunny. 60 hp Isuzu engine, new aluminum mast & rigging, new head, new bottom paint, well maintained, perfect for cruising & sailing.

Great deal $75,000. Call Gerhard (415) 659-9128 (work) or (408) 988-8432 (home).

37- FT RANGER. Designed as a stiff ocean racer/ cruiser, rod rigging, diesel, well equipped, will take small trailerable boat. $41,900. (415)785-2288.

ALAJUELA 33,1979. Cruise equipped. SatNav, Radar, VHF, refrigeration, dodger, roller furling, 5 Hood sails, diesel, wheel, wind vane. All teak interior. The couple's cruising boat. $49,500.

(808)523-0087.

38- FT CHEOY LEE SLOOP, 1980. Aluminum mast, new diesel, Bristol, owner desperate $70,000. Call (714) 493-5526.

RAFIK137. Cutter rigged, diesel aux, Airex core hull, roller furling main and jib. Autopilot, Loran, stereo and T.V. Technautics refrigeration, Volvo Penta engine, windlass, 280' chain. Located in Newport Beach. Aten! $69,500. (714)673-0884.

RAFIKI35,1980. Volvo diesel, autopilot, VHF, DS, knotlog, stereo, Airex hull, teak decks, H/C water, stove/oven. Oyster Point berth $59,000.

Contact Bill (408) 867-9202,19379 Via Real Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070 for full description.

WESTSAIL 32. Factory built. Original owner.

Documented. All white hull with red boot and light blue deck, solid lead ballast Brightwork immaculate. Dodger, bimini, caprail covers, and side panels. Brand new cruising spinnaker and full-cut yankee jib by Hood Sails. Also genoa and working sails. Perkins engine. Refrigeration, cabin heater, VHF. External phone, stereo. Extra large portholes with screens. Mast, boom and underhull refinished and standing rigging replaced three years ago. Two large CQR anchors. Sailing dinghy plus Avon inflatable. ''-Location Ballena Bay. $52,500. Call (415) 277-9225: CAL 35,1983. Must see this immaculate performance cruiser. Equipment includes autopilot, Loran, CNG stove, refrigeration, cruising spinnaker & much more. This yacht has been superbly maintained with no cost spared. Owner must sell, moving to Europe. $49,500. Call (213)459-3189.

36- FT KETCH. Excellent condition. Roomy teak cabin, reliable diesel, dinghy, extra sails. $35,000.

For info and pictures call (415) 2844251.

32-FT ARIES, 1973. Wooden hull #2. Diesel engine, Monitor vane, Hiller propane range, Loran, solar panel, Dickinson wood stove, ds, KM, VHF. Sausalito slip, $28,000, financing possibly available. Call (415) 331-1610 (after 5 pm).

VANCOUVER 32 CUTTER, 1986. All weather pilothouse model, 2 steering stations, designed

by Canadian Bob Harris. Go anywhere in comfort.

Quality built. $69,000. Call (415) 331-2393.

37- FT HARTLEY FERRO SLOOP. Flush deck, 2/hard-soft dodger, 5 sails, SatNav, Ham, solar panels, VHF, depth-sounder, hydraulic steering, 2 dinghies, A/C generator, Aires S.S., rebuilt Volvo 150 hp, charts CQR ground tackle, EPIRB. Lying Fiji. $55,000 CDN. Call (408) 475-3140.

35-FT CORONADO SLOOP, 1973. Liveaboard slip in Redwood City. Tri-cabin, battery charger, H/C press, water, AC/DC refrig., VHF, depth, microwave, color TV, Avon raft, and telephone.

Roomy liveaboard. $32,000 or best offer. (415) 365-6264 (leave message).

TAYANA 37 MKI. In truly Bristol condition, better than new, ready to cruise or liveaboard in elegance, lots new in last 2 yrs. Perkins 4-108, SatNav, AP, DS, DF, refer, etc. $97,000. (415) 331 -5916 (Sausalito).

BEAUTIFUL DOWNEAST 38 CUTTER. Cruise/ liveaboardcomfortably. Teakinterior.woodstove, refrigeration, press. H/C water, Lectrasan, roller furling jib, el. windlass, selftailing winches, full dodger, AP.VHF, RDF. $60,000. (415) 456-8368.

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ISLANDER 36. Winner at'89 Oakland-Catalina race (see Latitude Aug. ’89). Beautifully maintained, cruise/race ready. Full electronics, AP, Loran, Harken roller furling, quickvang, dodger and many extras. Perkins dsl and complete epoxy bottom job. $52,950. Call (916) 652-6386.

37-FT ALDEN COASTWISE CRUISER Cedar over oak, cutter rig. Design #675 is described on p. 236 in “John G. Alden and His Yacht Design?.

1953 transpac vet. South Seas vet. Eligible for Master Mariner. Must see to appreciate. Owner moving to Florida. Port of Redwood City berth. $34,900. Call (408) 338-9402.

CASCADE 36-FT LAUNCHED 1985. Dual roller, hard dodger, diesel, 50 engine hour and only 580 knots under its hull, full electronics - needs crew and open water. Please make offer - any offer or deal considered. Call (415) 581-3909 (eves).

ERICSON 38. Bristol condition, North sails, Hood furling, dodger, Force 10 stove, propane system and monitors, 100 gallon pressurized water, shower, instant-on hot water, stainless tanks, double staterooms, tiled fireplace, large galley.

Must sell! $78,000. Call (408) 244-1202.

RANGER 33. Motivated seller. Call for more information (408) 374-2899 or (408) 371-6681.

OLSON 34. Newin'89,10yrwarranty,loadedw/ options & electronics system. Charter income for July was $1,412. Divorce forces liquidation at sacrifice. $60,000. Call (916) 891-8736.

CS 36 SLOOP "CHAMPAGNE" 1983. Racer/ cruiser, VHF, stereo, Loran/piotter, digital Signet W/K/D, 33 hp Westerbeke w/200 hre, cabin engine heater, propane stove/oven, reefer. This is an extremely well maintained vessel. Must sell now. $72,000-willnegotiate. (415)467-5145.

34-FT CHB1979. Aft cabin, Ford Leiman Diesel, Immac! Loran C, autopilot, depth finder, upper/ lower control stations, all new britework, full galley, microwave, sleeps 6,2 heads, great liveaboard. Moving - Must Sell. $54,000. Call Jerry (213) 306-4087.

32-FT ATKINS ERIC CLASSIC, 1978. Marconi cutter, excellent condition. Full keel, teak/ipol, teak cabin, Volvo MD3B, 1030 hrs. Loran, VHF, RDF, AM/FM stereo, propane range, new dodger/ sail bags, 5 sails, AP, 3 anchors chain rode, much more. $43,000. (415) 726-6419.

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The least cost access to a good sailboat is by chartering.

Boat available out of Fortman Marina, Alameda.

For charter by the day to experienced skippers.

Call (408) 253-0357 evenings.

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BAYFIELD 32,1980 CUTTER. Full keel, rebuilt diesel, wheel, cruise equipped, Mexico vet documented, VHF, SatNav, Loran, Radar, EPiRB, liferaft, desalinator, Monitor vane, autopilot windlass, wind and trolling generator, inflatable w/o/b, MOB, lots more. $55,000. Call (916) 451-5100.

1975 32-FT CUPPER MARINE aft cabin sloop.

Sausalito Slip. $7,500 or best offer. Will consider financing. Call Jerry (415) 3324745.

$1,750 Oct. thru May - $1,500 June & Sept. - $1,000 July & Aug. 41-ft Morgan Outisland ketch. Sleeps 7.3 cabins, 2 heads. Fully equipped.

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38-FT STEEL This Van De Stadt centerboard yawl is the deal of a lifetime! She's round bilged and magnificent! Great liveaboard or offshore cruiser with huge inventory - Monitor windvane, solar panels, sailing dinghy, Loran, SatNav, VHF, generator, roller furling jib and main, Volvo diesel and much more! We've had lots of tire kickers who fall in love with “Gaisf but don't have the money. If you have $44,000 for your dream sailboat, we're hauled at Anchor Marine, Pillar Pt. Come anytime!

34- FT CAL MARK III, 1977. 25 hp FWC diesel, > wheel steering, roller furling jib, autopilot, Loran, RDF, VHF, knotmeter, windspeed, windpoint, depth sounder, 2 anchors with tackle. Hot and cold pressure water, automatic battery charger, new upholstery. Excellent condition. $28,900 or best offer. Call (619)679-1272.

35- FT ALBERG. Pearson built, full keel, heavy F/G, comfortable roomy, excellent for Bay or cruising, carefully maintained. $27,000. Call (415)453-4872.

PEARSON 34,1985. Yanmar diesel, AM/FM cassette stereo, battery charger, refrigeration, 3 jibs (110,65,90%hlgh cut). Newas of April 1990: bottom paint, 3 battery banks, headstay, 2 extra halyards, dodger glass, double block traveler.

Call (415) 814-0123.

PEARSON VANGUARD 32.5. Classic cruiser, built like a brick restroom. New Loran, speed log, DS. Harken furling. Ready to take you anywhere but Des Moines. $21,000. Call (415) 332-4871.

34-FT CAL MARK II, 1976. Fully equipped, wheel steering, 22 hrs on rebuilt 40 hp diesel, new epoxy bottom, sleeps 6, excellent condition. Ready to cruise or liveaboard. $33,000 or best offer. , (415) 383-2117 or (415) 381-6424.

ISLANDER 32. Roller furling with 2 head sails, dodger and lee cloth, spinnaker, much custom wood and canvas, fireplace, hot and cold pressure water, refrig., solar panel, many modifications for liveaboard. $38,850. (415)355-0599 or (415) 871-1826.

ISLANDER 36,1973. Main, jib, genoa, spinnaker. 9 Barients, Loran, VHF, DS, RDF, knotmeter, stereo. H/C pressure water. CNG stove/oven.

Assume loan. Will consider trade for smaller boat. ALSO 19-ft O'DAY with trailer. $3,900 or best offer. Call (415) 521-2230or (415) 521 -9430 (eves).

CATALINA 36,1983. New epoxy and bottom paint. New interior cushions, lights, head, batteries, Larsen main, 110% jib, 1.5 oz. spinnaker.

Signet Digital knotmeter and depthsounder.

Batt. chrg. and RDF. Rrst $45,000 takes it. NO BROKERS. Call (415) 381 -6732 (after 9/16/90).

FREYA 39,1985. "Str///" Must Sell. Doctors, divorce and dependants make their demands.

Yanmar, Ulmer-Kolius, Barients, tall mast, extra heavy duty fun/fast world cruiser. Engineered safe, easy and low maintenance. Best CASH offer. It must go. Call Jack (415) 567-8485.

35-FT CHINESE JUNK. Shower, head, full galley, Volvo Penta diesel, VHF, depth sounder, wood stove, sleeps 6, teak, beautifully maintained, completely up-to-date, Sausalito berth. $45,000. Call (415) 479-7128.

1983 HANS CHRISTIAN 38T CUTTER. Unique, sweet, proven cruiser. Full B & G instruments, RADAR, SatNav, Loran, Alpha autopilot, etc, etc.

Liveaboard or cruise. $107,250. Call Chris (415) 626-1000 (days) (415) 332-7710 (eves and weekends).

32-FT COLUMBIA 9.6. Double-reef main, 110, 130,150, spinnaker. Volvo dsl, sleeps 6, roomy 6-ft headroom, teak cabin, galley, pressure water, VHF, compass, knot, depth, electric/manual pumps, shore power. Book value $30,000. Left Bay Area. Asking $25,000. Urgentl Call (916) 823-0190.

CLASSIC GAFF KETCH MOTORSAILER, 1949. 34 LWL, 36 LOD, 42 LOA. San Francisco berth, 4 cyl Lehman diesel, batt. chgr, VHF, wood stove, keresene stove, 110/12v refrig, fir on oak, refastened recaulked '88. Ready to sail/liveaboard. $12,000. Call (916) 8734387.

40-FT VALIANT PILOT HOUSE 1980. By Uniflight. Much better than new. One owner professionally maintained, outstanding cruiser/ liveaboard, amenities including Wood-Freeman autopilot, Grunert refrigeration, Furuno Radar & Loran, Lewmar winches, dual steering, Westerbeke 58 diesel, make this one of the finest cruisers in the NW. $185,000. Call for picture and specs (206) 979-2806 or (206) 564-1221.

1983 CATALINA 38. Excellent condition, well maintained, well outfitted, 3 jibs (110,130,150), 3/4 oz. spinnaker, roller furling dual-purpose headfoil, Signet 2000 knotmeter, diesel, self-tailing winches, pedestal steering. (415) 969-3488.

47-FT PERRY CUTTER, 1979. Center cockpit, cruise equip., full enclosure, all furling sails, 80 Lehman, diesel gen, A/P, Radar, Loran, SatNav, depth, RDF, Ig. aft cabin, workshop, 2 heads, a must see. $127,000. Call (714) 969-3068.

EXPRESS37,1988. Hull #62, immaculate, North sails, Signet SmartPak, wheel, deep keel, cruising interior. $109,000. Call (415) 851-7065.

42-FT 1980 PEARSON 424 USCG certified charter sailing vessel. 12 passenger maximum in service on Kawai. June 1990 survey excellent condition. “Lady Leanne /f: is ketch rigged, has been in charter service for 5 years in the Hawaiian islands. $125,000. Call (808) 822-0525.

40 TO 50 FEET

FANTASIA-35. Outstanding liveaboard w/all the amenities, ind. fireplace, grill, reefer, oven, new dodger. Center cockpit w/2 staterooms, main salon, head & workroom. Pisces-27 diesel.

Mainsail, jib, genoa, spinnaker. Great closet/ storage space. $65,000. Call (415) 364-9662.

"DEFIANCE"- 40-FT NEW ZEALAND SLOOP, 1982. Lidgard Ltd. New rig, bottom, topsides and deck 1986-89. 17 sails, B&G 190, Loran SSB, etc. Speed of a one-ton, interior of a Beneteau.

Sleeps 6. Fast cruiser or IMS, PHRF racer. $63,000. (415)421-0174.

SANTANA 35,1982. Popular one design racer/ cruiser. Race ready w/new Mylar 150,2 mains, 3 chutes, Loran, VHF, stereo, Signet 1000/2000.

Large cockpit, berths 8 for cruising. $46,500 or best offer. Call (408) 244-1700, ext 3135 (days).

47-FT VAGABOND, 1979. ’Moonchild", with South Pacific experience, unique, beautiful ketch for sale by owner. Queen aft cabin with windows.

See by appointment or call for photos. $128,000.

Call Lee (206) 285-6040, 2900 Westlake Ave. No., Seattle, WA 98109,

ERICSON 32,1974. Mahogany interior, teak & holly floor, teak cockpit grate, Furuno L800 Loran C, Horizon VHF, Signet fathometer & KM. Navik self-steering. New bottom 6/90. $27,000.

Call (209) 835-6207.

PETERSON 44 AUXILIARY CUTTER. Center cockpit, 50 hp BMW dsl 125 hrs on engine, new paint top and bottom, new main 4 jibs, spinnaker, 2 cabins, 2 heads, new interior, recently surveyed. $85,000, no trades. Call (408) 779-6885 or (408) 779-9200.

COLUMBIA SABRE 32-FT SLOOP, 1966.

Good condition, full keel, 7.6 o/b, 7 sails, head, VHF, stereo, compass, knotmeter, depth meter, icebox, new cushions throughout. $4,500. Call Kriag (415) 285-4074.

YANKEE CLIPPER 48LOA 41LOD. Garden designed F/G ketch, teak decks. Perkins 4-108, low hours. Loran autopilot with vane, remote.

12v refrigerator, planing dinghy w/o/b. Spacious teak interior. Wood stove. Exceptional joinery.

Excellent, equipped cruiser. Comfortable liveaboard. $69,000. Call (415) 398-8170 or (415) 861-6519.

42-FT WESTSAIL CUTTER. Incl. desirable berth in SF/St. Francis YC Marina. Solid & quick, this beautifully maintained classic cruising design is perfect for Bay or bluewater cruising & liveaboard. She is as comfortable at dock as she is at sea w/85 hp dsl, Loran, ST winches, roller furl hdsl, AC inverter, hot pressure water, spacious galley w/microwave, exter. teak trim/inter, teak & holly, & much more. You must see her to appreciate her. Only $119,000. Call (415) 969-8890 (day) or (415) 493-6506 (eves).

40-FT RHODES, 1950. Mahogany planked, oak frames, monel fastened. Includes VHF, Loran, knotmeter, ground tackle, and autopilot Beautiful classic lines. Two boat owner, must sell. $25,000 or best offer. Call (415) 548-8939.

32S-FT IRWIN KETCH. Ctr. cockpit, 27 hp diesel, 110 AC, 12V, dual batt sets, 6 gal hot water, perfect liveaboard, partial teak interior, SSF berth is transferable, pedestal steering, blisters on hull.

Cal! (415) 756-2051 (leave message).

43-FT OFFSHORE CRUISING YACHT, Top quality European mid-80's design & construction.

Loaded, superb condition. $160,000. Serious buyer only. Call (415) 521-9261.

CUSTOM PERFORMANCE CRUISER 36-ft sIood, 1978. Designed and built by Charley Morgan. All lines lead aft Rod rigging, Hood furling, Barient ST winches, refrigeration, autopilot, new dodger, spinnaker gear. Optional cutter rigging and much more. SF berth. $69,000 or best offer. Call (415)664-7777.

LUDERS 42-FT KETCH BY CHEOY LEE A classic and absolutely beautiful yacht of modem design. Teak and fiberglass, built to Lloyds 100A specs. Diesel, refrigeration, propane pto ve/oven, hot/cold pressure water, new sails, canvas, much more. A fast cruiser and terrific liveaboard. $69,000. Call (415) 851-0495.

SANTANA 35. Like new condition. Available for lease. Consider short term/long term, special event or midwinter series. Option on purchase price ($39,500). Complete sail inventory. Sail training and racing primer included. Fee and deposit variable. Call Les (916) 441-7243.

40-FT SEA SMOKE KETCH. Samson design.

Ferro project. Hull, deck complete. Masts, diesel. $15,000, trades, papers carried considered. (805)664-3471.

ISLANDER FREEPORT 41,1981. Commissioned in 1984. Pathfinder 85 hp diesel, Radar/ Loran, 2 heads/showers, full galley, large salon, teak interior, dinghy on davits, autopilot, dodger, etc. Perfect liveaboard, excellent condition. $88,000. All reasonable offers considered. (415) 347-0990.

DEL RAY 50. 45-ft x 12’6" x 6'6", F/G factory produced hull, deck, ballast. GM 3-53 engine, red. gear, heat exchange, Dickerson stove, 2 Wilcox heads, outdoor storage on concrete, adjacent Oakland Estuary. $25,000 firm. (415)9324339.

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SPEND THE WINTER IN MEXICO: 40-ft Anacapa motor sailor. Coast guard documented vessel. Rated same as Cal 40. Well equipped.

60 hp diesel, autopilot, 24 mile Radar interfaced w/loran, center cockpit, dial steering, hand laid fiberglass, reefer/freezer/micro. 10-ft Boston whaler, 2 hp Johnson, Achilles inflatable, 4 bags of sails. Too much gear to list. $68,000 or best offer. Call John (707) 539-1429 (leave message).

MIGRANT 42-FT "GAZELLE" One of two built

by Tom Colvin. Corten steel. Junk schooner, cruised extensively. Excellent condition. One owner. $94,500. For latest survey and photos contact Dick Johnson, P.O. Box 1363, Bellingham, WA 98227, (206) 671-0145.

44- FT RHODES CLASS BEAUTY. Wood sloop, bronze centerboard. Recently cruise tested & ready to cruise again. Good liveaboard. New paint, varnish, diesel, SatNav, loran, 2 hams, VHF, Aires, liferaft, 9 sails, new main, inflatable, charts, etc. $56,000 b/o. (415)474-1782.

CORONADO 41-FT, 1972. Former show model.

Great sailing, excellent liveaboard. Teak interior, large galley and stateroom, full V-berth, head and walk-in closet Equipped with Perkins 50 hp diesel, Radar, tabernacle mast, dodger, and much more. Ownersold. $54,000. Call (415)588-7723 (eves).

ACAPULCO 40. Spacious liveaboard cruising ketch. Beautiful new interior'85. 2 unique single cabinsastern.doublecabinforward. Woodstove, H/C pressure water, refrigeration, A/P, Loran, fathometer, davits, windlass, stereo. 45 hp Isuzu diesel. Possible owner financing. $75,000 or best offer. Call (408) 663-4259.

41-FT MORGAN SLOOP, 1973. Radar, AP, VHF, dodger and Bimini, refrig/freezer, dinghy and davits, Navico elex, rebit 85 hp Perkins, many extras. $70,000. Call (707) 226-8155.

47-FT OLYMPIC offshore cruising ketch, Brewer design, East Coast, Caribbean, Hawaii, South Seas veteran, 3 staterooms, 2 heads w/showers, stand-up engine room, LPG oven/stove, LPG heater, hot water, cold plate refrigeration, AP, dodger, life raft, hard & inflatable dinghy, electric/ manual all chain anchor-windlass. Just rebuilt diesel engine. SSB/h^qi, VHF, Loran. $112,500.

(415) 769-0527 (leave message).

45-FT CUSTOM MASON KETCH. Steel hull, round bilge, built Holland 1962. Teak decks, midship galley, propane stove, microwave, Dickinson cabin heater. GM 3-53,250 gal fuel, 300 gal water, 6 kw generator. SatNav, Loran, Radar, autopilot, 66 lb Bruce. $86,500. (619)420-4697.

41-FT SAILBOAT (FREEPORT 1978). Like new, completely re-outfitted 4/90, (new mast, paint & interior). Fully equipped 6'5" headroom, queen bed & shower in priv. aft cabin, microwave, dryer, 2 heads, dinghy, AP, etc. Walk to work for $85,000. Call Dave (415) 956-1867.

CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 41-FT, 1979. Modern cruising ketch, eye catcherl Thoroughly outfitted, meticulously maintained: diesel, Radar, Loran, autopilot, furling, Datamarine instruments, technautics refrigeration, stereo, fireplace. New epoxy bottom, no blisters! Beautiful varnished teak interior, liveaboard equipped. $85,000. Call (415) 368-2806 or (707) 485-5564.

51 FEET & OVER HUNTER 40,1986. Spacious, little used, one owner, performance cruiser, properly equipped and cruise ready. An ideal liveaboard, maintained in like-new condition. Owner lives in Sacramento, boat berthed at Oakland Yacht Club.

Under market at $79,500 firm. (916) 961-0623.

45- FT STEEL HULL-KETCH DESIGN. 1/2 complete with diesel engine and teak/mahogany interior. Inwater-Must sell! Best cash offer over $10,000 takes. Serious buyers only please. Call Jay (415) 431-1308.

FREEPORT 41, 1976. Ketch, full keel, new epoxy bottom, all new electronics and gauges including Furuno model 1739 Radar. This boat’s interior has been stylishly customized for long distance cruising. Has extensive cruising equipment inventory all recently purchased including Achilles sport boat on davits with 15 hp Suzuki.

Boat is located in Florida ready forthe Islands and the trip back to her home port of San Francisco. $119,000. For photos and more information call J.W. collect at (813) 849-2721.

65-FT MACGREGOR, 1987. Tall rig, rod rigging, Navtec hydraulics, Hercules instrument pac.

Autohelm6000, VHF, SSB, Loran, SatNav, EPIRB, 10 man Avon raft, Combi stereo, CNG stove, New Micron bottom 7/15/90. Business setbacks forces sale. $130,000 or best offer/trade? Call (707) 447-3282 or (408) 268-6823 (before 2 pm - leave message).

CLASSICS MUST SELLI 25-FT DANISH WOODEN FOLKBOAT. Built in 1949'bnd still extremely solid. 2 sets of sails, 10 hp 4 cycle Honda o/b.

Berthed at Alameda Marina. Sacrifice at $2,500 or best offer. Call Michael (415) 521-1314.

30-FT HURRICANE "HAVEN" built Sausalito 1952. Fir over oak, lead keel. Good sails with triradial spin. Spruce mast all fittings standing rigging brand new. Insured. All running rigging led back. Must sell. Look at this beautiful boat and make offer. Bought bigger boat. Call (415) 935-7096.

DO YOU WANT TO WIN the 1991 Master Mariner's? 'Antigua' can do it! 47-ft Kettenburg #5 of 25 built. A beautiful sloop. Very fast. $55,000, or will consider trade for trawler type powerboat. (415>436-6558 or (805) 984-5631.

43-FT LOD, 72-FT OVERALL, English cutter "Aeolus". Newly built by 7th generation boat builder w/finest air-dried exotic woods, etc. Copper bottom, solid spars, traditional gaff rigged, Tanbark sails, Harken winches. A remarkable vessel, meticulously built for world cruising & racing. Call (415) 234-1043.

40-FT SEARUNNER TRIMARAN Under construction. Mast rigging, diesel engine, sails, portlights & hatches, steering system, stove, construction plans and materials, and much more. $25,000. Call Gene (408) 263-7633.

SUPERTRAMP - Australian built 20-ft folding trimaran. (Ferrier design similar to F-27.) Highest quality construction, designed for heavy weather.

Every original option plus trailer and many custom extras. Excellent condition. Call Susan orBarry (619)234-8579 (days) or (619) 287-1432 (eves), SEARUNNER 31-FT TRIMARAN, 1988 refit Well equipped. Cruising Baja Many extras. Last haulout in June, 1990. Great sailing boat & liveaboard. Transportation reimbursed with purchase of boaL Delivery possible. $18,500. For list of equipment & photo call (714) 947-2075.

40-FT PIVER AA TRIMARAN. Professionally built, excellent condition, extensive inventory, hot & cold pressure water, shore power, fresh bottom. Perfect for cruiser on limited budgel Just completed Hawaii 14 days down, 17 days return. $42,500. Call Blair (415) 372-9092.

CROSS 28-FT TRIMARAN. Spry lady needs caring owner. Lots of work done, needs more.

Great Bay boat, 10 hp o/b, 4 sails, VHF, DS, inflat., head, sleeps 4 friends. $7,000. Call (408) 241-5127 (eves.)

SPRAY (JOSH SLOCUM) 56 LOA 39 LOD. Strong & beautiful Perkins diesel, interior unfinished. Call (805) 772-8215 (eves).

27-FT SUNBURNER. Ocean-going racer/cruiser catamaran. Fast strong and stable. Airex sandwich construction, centerboards, 6 sails including spinnaker, full battened main, sleeps 4, 8 hp Evinrude o/b, VHF radio, galley, ice box, portapotti, 2 speed winches. Beats monohulls on speed and comfort without trying. $11,550 or best offer. Call Alain (415) 339-8236.

FOR SAIL - 30-FT CLASSIC TAHITI KETCH. (Needswork), slip available Monterey Bay. $3,500 or best offer. 26-ft Navy launch, F/G, diesel, turnkey. $7,500. Misc. salvage. Highest bid.

(408) 475-4468, Yacht Harbor, Santa Cruz.

31 PIVER AA CUTTER RIG. New Sutter sails, spinnaker, Evinrude o/b, solar panels. Fast, ready to cruise. Berthed in Baja, Mexico. $16,500.

(415) 365-9564 (eves).

53-FT SLOOP. Cold molded, John Spencer design, built NZ 1982. Clipper Cup Competitor with luxury teak interior. Fast, comfortable, easy to sail, great liveaboard. Ready for World Cruise orTrans-PacRace. $175,000. Contact McKay, Box 30747, Honolulu, HI 96820, (808) 845-8063.

SEARUNNER 34. Professionally built, launched 1989, immaculate. New Universi diesel. Furuno SatNav, autopilot, Loran, Martec prop, propane stove. Hulls are mahogany with epoxy glass.

Ventura end-tie available or can deliver. $34,000 serious only please. Call Jim (805) 650-3504 (eves).

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18-FT SOLCAT CATAMARAN. W/trailer & storage compartment Clean, fast boat. $1,250 or best offer. Call (209) 892-3053.

30-FT PIVER TRIMARAN. Pilot house, Yanmar 12 hp inboard, solar panels, wheel steering, full batten main. $22,000 or best offer. Call (707) 829-3428.

53-FT ROBERTS COLD MOLDED HULL Unfinished. Complete set of plans included. $1,000.

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37-FT SEARUNNER TRIMARAN. Radar, SS8, Ham, Loran, solar, diesel, AP, new sails, press HjO, fridge, 3-bumer w/oven, microwave, inflatable o/b, 7 page list. Not a project) $52,000.

Call (415) 933-0950, POB 5052, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

31-FT TROJAN EXPRESS CRUISER, 1966.

Twin gas, new exhaust systems, runs great hot water, silent refrigeration, new AC wiring, circuit panel. Good electronics, 15 amp charger, attractive wood, teak decks, lots of special touches, covered berth. $17,500 or best offer. Call Peter (415) 865-2071.

27-FT RACING TRIMARAN. Professionally built in 1990. Desmon table, wing mast, Assy spinnaker, 3 berths, o/b, 20 knots. The most fun per dollar. $28,000. Call (415) 331-3215.

40-FT HORSTMAN TRI-STAR. Launched this year. Lots of room for liveaboard, will trade on truck, car, or smaller boat. $18,750 or best offer.

Call (408) 867-4757.

POWER & HOUSEBOATS 48-FT X 12-FT 6 X 3-FT, Chrysler engines in good condition, clean, plenty storage, toilet, shower, fly bridge. $25,000 firm. Call (415) 5847561.

CLASSIC 30-FTCAPT, GIG. Navy built 1942 wood, 40 hp, Pisces Isuzu diesel w/low hrs. 2 radios, depth finder, compass, transferable dock space at Moss Landing, Monterey Bay. Call (408) 663-3882.

"TULE LADY",

1928, 34-FT LABRUZZI classic motor yacht. Exceptional, immaculate, completely restored in classic tradition. Every convenience. Full aft cabin. Excellent liveaboard and/or get-away yacht. 4cyl Isuzu diesel. $50,000 firm. Call (415) 331-7153.

CARVER 36,1984 AFT CABIN CRUISER. Luxurious liveaboard, office or Delta Pleasure Craft. Recently hauled, new carpets, low time Crusader350 engines, Gen Set, refrig., ice maker, electric galley, 2 cabins, 2 heads, heat pump/AC. $112,500 or best offer. Call (415) 568-5529 or (415) 732-8123.

32-FT TOLLYCRAFT, 1968. Twin Greymarine gas engines, hot water heater, propane range, lots of storage, excellent liveaboard, Delta canvas, Sausalito slip. $17,000. Call (415) 3311610 (after 5 pm).

29-FT SAIL-ASSISTED commercial fishing boat.

Based on a (fiberglass) Willard 8-ton motor-sailor hull. Isuzu diesel, large tanks, large insulated fish hold, Radar, Loran, 2 VHF and one CB radio, fish finder, autopilot. Well equipped for salmon, bottom fish, albacore and bonito fishing with 2 spool hydraulic salmon gurdies, a Norwegian Autofisher and a CA salmon license. Live aboard (1 or 2 people) in a sustainable fashion with minimum shore hassles. $27,000. Call (805) 481-3956.

PARTNERSHIPS MAINTENANCE CHARTER AVAILABLE Yankee 30 in excellent condition. Berthed in Richmond. Call (415) 388-3626.

TIME SHARE. Put yourself at the helm of a well equipped, Bristol condition, Oakland Estuary berthed Ericson sloop. Enjoy sailing San Francisco Bay without the hassles of ownership. $1,025/yr + deposit. Gall (805) 723-1785 (leave message).

MASON 37. Traditional cutter imported by Hans Christian. 1/3 time share. Radar, Loran, Autohelm 7000, depth, speed, H/C water, color TV, microwave, spacious master stateroom. $30/ month including maintenance, slip, insurance, everything. Experience, references, and deposit required. Call (415) 969-3069.

"CAMILLE" CUSTOM 42-FT SLOOP. Built in New Zealand. Partners wanted, no entry cost, share direct expenses and loan payments ($32,000 /15 years). Berth in Sausalito, Pelican Harbor downtown. Well equip, boat excellent for cruising and racing offshore. Cali Bill (415) 3317335.

SEASTAR 46. Be a partner in beautiful 46-ft cutter rigged sailboat. Wheelhouse, furling jib, staysail, Loran, Autohelm, H/C water, fully equipped galley, sleeps 10,2 heads w/showers, stereo, TV, etc. One remaining 25% partnership. $6,000 and $425/mo. Call (916) 791-4879.

CHEOY LEE OFFSHORE 27,1970. Teak cabin and deck, new sails and rigging, VHF, two speed Barients, Volvo diesel, well maintained. Lovely boat. Half share $7,000 b/o. Using rarely, can’t bear to sell it. Call Jeana (707) 763-2275.

NEWPORT 28. 1/3 interest in family pocket cruiser. Easily sailed, well equipped for shorthanded use. Sail training available from experienced owner. Deposit required on option. $135/ month includes slip, insurance, taxes, everything.

Call Les (916) 441-7243 or (707) 938-3446.

PARTNER WANTED. Basis negotiable, in 1913, 50-ft cruising cutter, Schockdesign, 4 cyl Lehman diesel, full offshore equipment, extensively cruised by present owner last 20 years. (415) 549-2406.

USE ONLY INTEREST in fully equipped Bay and Ocean cruiser. Excellent condition, comfortable, stable & SF city front berth. Experienced sailors.

Includes full maintenance. $250/month plus sec. deposit. Call (415) 328-2408.

SAN JUAN 34,1980. F/G sloop, fast, rod rigging, new sails, H/C press, water, SatNav, VHF, sleeps 6. A nice boat, a great deal! Must sell. $1,800 down for 1/2 interest, plus $385/mo. Call (415) 753-0617.

ISLANDER 36. ”Windwalker*. 1/3 share. YRA racing, beer-can races, and cruising. $400 per month, plus low buy-in fee (to be negotiated with Dave). Competitive boat. 2nd in fleet, 1989.

Leading fleet YRA summer 1990. Great sail inventory with new #2 jib. Stable 3-man partnership for 8 years, but Dave is ready to move on.

Sausalito Berth, Clipper Yacht Harbor. Call Dave Borton (408) 749-1238, Greg Gilliom (408) 4473300 or Rich Shoenhair (408) 257-9873.

PROFESSIONAL, RESPONSIBLE experienced boater wants to live aboard your boat in Sausalito in exchange for berth rent and/or maintenance. References. Call (415) 776-5186.

WANTED - VAGABOND 47-FT - WANTED. Private party wants to purchase a Vagabond 47ft bluewater ketch in any condition. Please call Tom (916) 6354252 (days) or (916) 638-1824 (eves). No dealers please.

WANTEDTO RENT-LA PAZ SAILBOAT. Would like to rent a 3540-ft sailboat out of La Paz for several weeks this falland spring. (415)346-8212.

SAILING VESSEL WITH COAST GUARD certificate of inspection. Must be minimum 35-ft, maximum 50 gross tons and be certified for at least 12 people. I'll look anywhere on the West Coast I will also consider a partnership. Price negotiable.

Call (415) 689-2634.

WANTED: CT-54-FT KETCH. Perry design, 1980 or newer. Write with details/photos to 114 Sherwood Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Principals only.

SERIOUSLY SEEKING 4O60-FT SAILBOAT. (Pref. steel or F/G hull). Any neglected, damaged, dismantled, fixer upper to perfect condition. I’ll look at everything, have cash. Please call Paul (415)527-0868.

TRADE USED GEAR TRADE A WONDERFUL DAY OF SAILING for a wonderful day of boat maintenance on my Hans Christian '38. Workday is Saturday September 15, sail day is Sunday September 23rd. Pray for sunshine and fair winds! Larry (415) 332-8321.

TRADE 38 OR UP TO 45-FT BOAT. For equity in asingle family home. Your choice in Scotts Valley or Alameda. Call (408) 3784790 or (415) 7960651.

CATAUNA 34,1987. Excellent condition! 1/2 interest available. Fantastic Bay & Delta boat, has fast wing keel! Roller furling, DM, KM, stereo, cockpit cushions, swim ladder, etc. etc. Very personable partner staying with boat. I’m buying a liveaboard. Call Stan (415) 689-2634.

SANTANA 35. In like new condition. Limited racing background. 1/3 time share with purchase option. 2 mains, 3 chutes, new Mylar 150%. Enjoy fast, fun, colorful racer/cruiser. Some experience and deposit required. $300/month includes all.

Call Les (916) 441-7243.

CATAMARAN, 24-34-FT. Fiberglass hulls w/ insulation. Will pay up to $20,000. Trailerable cat o.k. Send photos/info to: Richard Waters, 1462 Darby Rd„ Sebastopol, CA 95472 or call (707) 823-0131.

WANTED WANTED-CATAMARAN cruising sailboat. 3645-ft unfinished - incomplete or neglected. (916) 365-6345.

WANTED - SERVICEABLE USED MAINSAIL & working jib for international folkboat. Contact Ed Brady, 291 Kawaihae SL, #124, Honolulu, HI 96825, (808) 395-2618.

PATAGONIA DRYSUIT, size large, $175. Aigle Dinghy boats, size 43, brand new, $45. Omega lifejacket, large, $30. Call Peter (415) 865-6389.

MARINE DIESEL GENERATOR - 3.5 KW, 120 VAC Westerbeke, runs good (too small for my application) $1,200 b/o. Call (415) 364-8227.

ASSTD. CRUISE BOAT EQUIP. Sail, autopilot sextant, etc. Tillermaster $210. RDF $50. SS BBQnew$65. Tamayasextant$325. Flding8stp ladder $75. Fspr Whskr pole $90. Hood 150 Genoa, luff: 36'8’, foot 20', $500. CrsngSpnkrw/ snuffer, Ik new, luff 37’5" foot 21 '1 O', $800. Storm jib or staysail luff 22’4‘, foot 9’9', $250. Most equipment off Columbia 8/7. (916) 677-0378.

FOR SALE: Farymann diesel model 140, single cylinder horizontal. Rebuilt with all new internals, test-run, numerous spares, variable displacement, hydraulic pump and motor, whole package suitable for 35' or less sailboat drive or for trawler gethome drive. $1,000. Call (415) 364-9140.

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USED MAST, BOOM, MAINSAIL, furling genoa for 1-45.00'J-14.17’P-40.00 E-13.75 keel stepped. $1,075. Call Robin (415) 332-4104.

CHARTS - Northwestern Mediterranean, from Portugal to Sicily, 49 DMA and 2 BA charts, all new, $365. Also, British Isles, ind. Scotland and Ireland, 17 DMA, BA, or IMRAY charts, mostly new, $160. Sold as packages only. Call (916) 422-8946.

COMPLETE ORIGINAL RIG for 26-ft sloop Frisco Flyer. Wood box mast (needs repair).

Roller reefing boom. SS wire. Tumbuckles. $250. Call (415) 453-3693.

NAVIK WINDVANE. She wants to go to Mexico, I can't make it. For $750 she will steer your boat all the way. Health excellent, will model on present boat. Can handle up to 30'. (209)478-3474 (after 5:30 pm).

CHEVY V-8 350 CID. 4-bolt mains, Rochester Qjet, Rebuilt 0 hours, “Crusader-fated" with engine mounts, cast oil pan, transmission adapter, heat exchanger, starter, alternator, etc. $1,200. Call George (415) 853-4744 (days) or (408) 732-2676 (eves).

NEW NORTH SANTANA 22 MAINSAIL Never sailed - in bag with battens. $700 or best offer.

Call (408) 259-2750 (after 6 pm).

CRUISING GEAR: Avon 6 man liferaft, new '89, $1,500. 200-ft 5/16 high test chain, $200. Sobstad cruising spinnaker with sock, new, $1,000.

25 lb CQR, $150. Drifter, near new, $500. Magnavox4102 SatNav, $1,000. Call Dave (408) 7364064.

PROPANE STOVE. 2 burner with oven & broiler -16“ x 18’, $175. Sea Scan Radar, $300. Spinnaker, 40', $700. VHF radio, $100. Sailor VHF radio, $50. Call (415) 521-5453.

UFER AFT, MONITOR WINDVANE, $1,400. Avon liferaft, 4 person, Valise case, $1,200. (707) 7780685 (betw 6 £ 9 pm).

KEVLAR TAPE DR BLADE luff 46' Ip 17,40 sq ft, ex condition, new $2,800. $1,000 or best offer.

Call (415) 330-5405 (leave message).

ARIES VANE, $1,200. Toyo 4 man liferaft $2,000, ICOM 735 & Auto tuner, $1,000. SatNav, $800. Small water maker, $500. 35 lb plow & more. Call (415) 236-4025.

1988 SUZUK19.9 SAIL OUTBOARD. Extra long shaft, very low hours. With six gallon tank. Can deliverto Bay area $900. (707) 442-9274 (eves).

GOING CRUISING? We have just returned from a season in Mexico and have equipment for sail.

Elliot 6 man liferaft, new Ritche compass (still in box), Stowe knot log, RDF, misc. gear. Call (415) 267-6162.

1981 JOHNSON SAILMASTER OUTBOARD. 10 hp, long shaft, electric start, newly reconditioned, $950. Wind generator 20 amp, $700 (new). Autohelm 2000 autopilot $500 (new).

Martec props 14 x 12 RH, 14x14 RH, $200. 15 x 15 RH, 15 x 12 LH, $325. Gene (408) 263-7633.

GOING CRUISING. Will sell Sausalito waterfront shop/storage container by Oct. 1st Want used SatNav, Aires vane rudder, wind genny and dive/ cruise gear. Call (415) 332-1259.

1989 6 HP JOHNSON SAILMASTER with alternator, heavy duty gearbase and long shaft Purchased December 1989, used three times. Replacement $1,000. Asking $875. Call John (415) 332-7572.

MISCELLANEOUS CLUB NAUTIQUE LIFETIME SINGLE membership. Includes unlimited sail/power, navigation lessons, free trainer boat use, charter discounts, dub activities. Value $2,500. Asking $1,800.

(415) 567-7066 or (415) 565-4316.

FOR SALE OR TRADE. Dinghy - 4 person Sevyior K116, $75. Purebred Arabian mare, $6,000 or best offer. Prefer cash but would consider trading for a trailerable sailboat (415) 545-4121 to discuss/deal.

CRUISING GEAR. TamayaSpica Sextant with 6 x 30 Starscope & 7 x 50 Monocular, $800. Furling system fits 30-35-ft boat, $600. 5/16“ P.C. chain 215-ft, $200. Solar panels - 2 amp, $180 ea.

Shipmate stove LP, $650. (All new equipment).

Call Gene (408) 263-7633.

FOR SAIL - Unused 7.8 oz. Dacron Crosscut NORTH 110% Genoa with T.T. window for Islander 30. 1=39.5, J=13.8. Cost $1,322. Asking $1,100 firm. Call Scott (415) 797-6139.

LOST FOLDING WOOD BOARDING STEPS. Last seen Racoon Straights heading for Honolulu. Call Murray (415) 877-5922 (days) or (415) 593-5176 (eves).

DECENNIAL GATHERING OF MORGANS. All Morgans welcome. Anniversary of a maxi tie out at McNears Beach, October 13-14,1990. Rain date October 23-24,2000, so don't miss this one.

Call John or Sue (415) 223-3535.

BERTHS & SLIPS S.F. BERTH. “Gas dock cove" across from Marina Safeway store, 25-ft, $95/mo. Available now.

Call (415) 436-6118.

CREW TRAILER 23-FT SAILBOAT to San Carlos then explore Sea of Cortez. 42 yr old male, tall, trim, looking for female companion. Contact Sailor, POB 2784, Arnold, CA 95223.

REALLY GREAT GUY w/really great boat (40-ft luxury cutter) seeks really great lady, 30's for long term partnership on the water & off.

Photo & spedfics to #729, POB 5553, Mill Valley, CA 94942.

CRUISE THE CARIBBEAN Ibis coming Oct-May as First Mate aboard 41' sailboat doing light charters. Congenial, fit, N.S., single, Coast-Guard licensed Skipper/Airline Pilot, 45, 57", 140 lb (who'd pass inspection with your mom) seeking athletic or tomboy type female (25-35), with easy going disposition, interested in sailing, snorkeling, SCUBA, flyfishing and exploring islands. Please write telling me about yourself, what you’re looking for, and indude recent photo to: Jay Spivack, POB 303,177 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226.

SOUTHBOUND 37-FT CUTTER (Multi) G/W/M, 38, seeking good crewperson for Mexio and Canal transit. Smoke/drink ok, no drugs! Contact: SAIL, POB 5052, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. \

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DOWN TO EARTH COUPLE seeks crewing position. Long/shortterm. Well rounded sailors with experience in navigation, SCUBA, W.S.I., mechanical, cooking and Spanish. Educated, great with children, musically inclined and ready to work hard. Dana and Micah (415) 547-4449.

NEED FAST LEARNERS to crew Santana 22.

Experience offset by enthusiasm, athletic ability, demeanor. Quality to honor commitments (keep your word) very important. Foulies available.

Spinnaker experience helpful. Rakes, fatties need not apply. Call Mike (415) 967-7886.

AMIABLE, HARDWORKING FAST learning 28 yr M, w/one solid ydar of sailboat racing and a good cook to boot. Looking to gain some bluewater experience and meet some good people. Expense sharing possible. Have references. Call Bruce (408) 458-3725.

ATTRACTIVE, ATHLETIC, FREE-SPIRIT seeks same in sailmate to cruise his self-built trimaran south. Must be enthusiastic, emotionally secure, finandally sound and an adventurer at heart. No itinerary or return date. Interested? Please write w/photo. POB Box 692611, Stockton, CA 95269.

IWANTTOGO SAILING: Experienced crew3065-ft boats. Recently returned from 6 mo cruising Southeast Asia: offshore passages, coastal cruising, some racing (grinder & foredeck). Easy going, dependable, share work and expenses.

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THE SAN LEANDRO MARINA is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Marina Supervisor. Monthly salary is $2,650 to $3,262/mo. City application must be filed by 9/28/90. For further information, call the City's JOB HOTLINE at (415) 577-3397.

STEM TO STERN MARINE SERVICES Is a full service, maintenance and repair company. One position (F/T) open for a skilled worker. Duties range from boatwashing, polishing, paint and varnishing to fiberglass, gelcoat, wood, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs. Dependable transportation is required. Skills and experience will determine salary. If you are a conscientious and energetic person with a good work history and alove for boats, contact Mike (415) 368-2872 for an appointment or send resumd to 635 Bair Island Rd., #110, Redwood City, CA 94063.

NEW 32-R DREADNOUGHT ’TahitiKelch'huW with ballast. Flush deck with interior roughed in.

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TARTAN 37,1982. Sparkman & Stephens design. Fast, solid, bluewater cruiser, liveaboard.

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F/T RECEPTIONIST for busy Berkeley sailing school. Exciting environment. Medical, free sailing. Must be motivated, personable, good phone skills, cash handling exp., type 40 wpm accurately, and 10 key. Most weekends, $7/hrto start.

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33-FT TARTAN lO.Well maintained Bay racer/ cruiser. $23,000 or best offer/partnership. (415) 439-2150.

PEARSON 10M. L.O.A. 33'-6', 1975. Fully equipped racer/cruiser (never raced). Fin keel, pedestal steering, headroom, roller furling, dodger, beautiful new paint job, oversized rigging. Berthed at Gas House Cove. 1/2 share. $20,000. Call Bill Service (415) 571-6400 (work) or (415) 364-9786 (home).

1984 ISLANDER 28. Diesel, wheel, roller furling jib, many extras. $25,000 or best offer. Call (415) 965-1582 (eves).

CORONADO 30,1974, Palmer 4-cyl gas engine, 2sails, well maintained, ample headroom, dodger, VHF radio, sleeps 6, good Bay and Delta boat. $17,000. Call (415) 763-9960.

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RAWSON 30 sailing sloop, fiberglass. Ready for cruising. New: LP exterior, interior paint/cushions, Radar, furling, sails. 2-3 yrs old: Yanmar diesel, VHF, propane stove/oven, dodger/awning, autopilot more. Excellent condition! Liveaboard slip available! $25,000. (213)518-9075.

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ADVENTUROUS, INDEPENDENT, ACTIVE 30 yr old female seeking crew position to South Pacific. Extensive schooner experience. P.A.D.I. SCUBA instructor, professional underwater photographer with equipment, professional gourmet cood. Non-smoker, excellent health. Contact Trish Lafferty, POB1460, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753, (808) 874-5651.

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Stocfqfafe Marine Montgomery Sailboats & Dinghies • O'Day/Cal Sailboats • Mariner Outboards • Prindle Cats • • Specializing in Traiierable Sailboats * Over 40 Boats on Display • 4730 MYRTLE AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95841 • (916) 332-0775

SELECTED BROKERAGE

CATAMARANS

with trailers

NEW W/TRAILERS ★ ★ CLEARANCE ★ ★

15' MONTGOMERY.. .3 from $4,595

PRINDLE 15(1 only).$2,495

17' MONTGOMERY.,.$4,950 17' VAGABOND. 20' RANGER..$4,950 21' FREEDOM. ...Reduced! $6,950

PRINDLE 18-2 (2 only).$5,495

Montgomery i15 & 17

PRINDLE 19(1 only).$4,495

SELECTED BROKERAGE

22' CATALINA.

without trailers

22' O’DAY.

23’ SEA SPRITE, full Keel.$4,200

23' ROB ROY YAWL .$19,000

25' SANTANA, fin keel.$7,500

24' NEPTUNE.

25’ TANZER, club jib.$8,800

24' WAVELENGTH .. .$14,500

27' CORONADO, fin Keel.$8,500

24' O’DAY 240. .$19,900

27' ERICSON.$17,500

25' CATALINA.... .2 from $13,500

27' CATALINA.$14,500

25* BRISTOL SAILMASTER.$10,500

28' LANCER, shoal keel.$12,900

25' SANTANA525.... .$11,500

28' SANTANA, fin keel..$16,500

25’ MacGREGOR. .$7,500

30’ RAWSON .$29,000

26’ CHRYSLER. .$12,000

32' KETTENBERG.$29,000

28' LANCER. .$11,950 /

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• 50' AMERICAN MARINE MOTORSAILER 1969

52' CHEOY LEE MOTORSAILER 1982

Genset • Twin Diesels • Forced Air Heat 14x16 Aft Cabin! • Recent Survey • No Recommendations 2 BOAT OWNER ♦ $179,500 • JOHN BAIER

Pilothouse • Twin Screw Fabulous Long Range Cruiser! $285,000 • PETER SHEPPARD

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45' STEEL SLOOP 1962 A Strong World Cruiser Throughly Refit • Reduced!! $117,500 • JERRY RUMSEY

42' COOPER PILOTHOUSE CUTTER 1982. Two Double Berth Staterooms Tub & Shower • Reduced!!

39' CAL 1979 Perkins dsl, furling jib, full batten main $67,000 • JERRY RUMSEY

$109,000 • PETER SHEPPARD

QUALITY LISTINGS INVITED • SPACE AVAILABLE AT OUR SALES DOCK

43' ENDEAVOR KETCH 1979 Very Well Maintained Superb Liveaboard! $129,500 • AL LEVENSON

"REGARDLESS V" 198243' CHEOY LEE MOTORS AUER

A one-owner boat with very little use. Perfect condition with pages of miscellaneous cruising gear. New aluminum spars and sails with roller furling. Boat is perfect for Bay use, liveaboard or Canada/Mexico cruising. Asking $170,000.

- fair Sarae 103' STAYSAIL SCHOONER

Fully commissioned and sailing on San Francisco Bay. English designed and built in 1938.

Guernsey Island Registry. Excellent charter history. Asking $650,000.

KEEFE PACIFIC CORPORATION 89 VIA LA BRISA, LARKSPUR, CA 94939

(415) 924-5204

OSLUND 40 CRUISING KETCH

$38,000

KERMIT PARKER YACHT BROKERAGE i__ (415) 456-1860

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San Rafael Yacht Harbor, 557 Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901

Very complete cruising equipment list. Yanmar diesel,SitexSatNav,Avon2.80,Sayes rigwindvane.

Autohelm 3000, Sea Jay liferaft, Technautics refrigeration, Harken roller furling. Glass over plywood hull. 2 boat owner - Both lying Rio Dulce, Guatamala. Must sell quickly.

• For complete equipment list phone •

Doug or Gayle (916) 583-4913 days or write: Box 15, Tahoe City, CA 95730

SELECTED SAIL BROKERAGE 20 WINDROSE w/trlr.$4,000 22 MERIT w/trlr..,.8,995 24 MARTIN Full Race.7,200 24 C&C.OFFERS 24 YANKEE . 10,500 25 FRISCO FLYER .(2) From 7,700 25’ CORONADO.6,000 25 OLSON .

18,500 26 S-2 w/trailer.16,500 27' VEGA.9,500 27 CATALINA 27.(3) From 8,700 27 CAL 2-27 . 17,500 27 CHEOY LEE Offshore.18,000 28 CAL, 1967. 13 500 28 HERRESHOFF. 24,000 29 COLUMBIA..(2) From 15,500 29 CAL 2-29.24,000 29 ELITE.38,500 30 ERICSON.(2) From 17,900 30' KNARR.12,500 30 SANTANA 30-30 .38,500 31 CHEOY LEE KETCH .

33,000 31 COLUMBIA 9.6 . 30 500 31 BOMBAY CLIPPER.28,500 32 ARIES.48,500 32 CHEOY LEE M/S .55,000 32' WESTSAIL.56 000 32' DREADNAUGHT KETCH.29,000 34 ANGLEMAN Ketch .47,500 34' RHODES Sloop.,.18,000 34' YAWL, Cruiser.;.16,000 35 JASON 35.

49 950 35 YAWL. TERE.52750 35 ALBERG .35,000 36 CHEOY LEE.57 000 37' RANGER . 42,500 37 GARDEN KTCH Teak.67 500 37' STEEL CUTTER .TRY 35700 38' FARALLONE Clpr . (3) From 29,900 38 YAWL, full ciuise.35 000 40 CAULKINS.65,000

40 41’ 41 42 44 44’ 44 45’ 45 46' 46' 55 58 60' 65' 84 90 95'

YAWL.75.000 NEWPORT.58,000 CHAPELLE SCHOONER.60700 WESTSAIL. 109 900 CHEOY LEE KETCH .110,000 CSY Cutter..I.;.... 125,000 HARDIN Ketch ..115,000 CORONADO SLOOP.TRY 75,000 STEPHENS Pa/crra.35,000 GARDEN KETCH . 89 500 ' ALDEN SCHOONER.65,000 SWEDE .89,950 SLOOP SABRINA . 89 950 JONATHAN SWIFT ... , 85 000 SLOCUM SPRAY..97,000 STONE Schooner.135700 STONE Schooner.185,000 ALDEN Schooner.

335,000

SELECTED POWER BROKERAGE 18 DEE WITE, 1931. 16,500 20 LUGER.7,500 27 SAGA, diesel. 29 000 27 TOLLYCRAFT. 17 000 28 MONTEREY .11700 30 SEARAY, Loaded.45,000/OFFERS 30’ MONTEREY, dsl .22.500 37' HERSHINE Trawler.

72 500 42' CHRIS CRAFT.89,900 42' GRAND BANKS. 175,000 43 ' STEPHENS, Trl cbn, dsl .48 000 45 TRAWLER. 49 500 47' CHRIS CRAFT.187,500 47' PACEMAKER. 118 000 48' DUTCH BARGE .64700 51 HACKERCRAFT Classic. INQUIRE 57 TRAWLER. 149 900 57* CHRIS CRAFT. 169000 61 CHRIS CRAFT.225,000 70' KALLIS — classic .189,500 Berthing Available

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San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 543-1316 Fax:6192972440

EXPRESS 37 Moderate displacement racing and cruising sloop designed by Carl Schumacher. Proven offshore race winner in Transpac, Cabo and Catalina races. Now eligible for St. Francis Big Boat Series. Large one-design fleet or race PHRF in YRA. The Express 37's elegance is made possible by sophisticated design and construction techniques. The hull and deck exceed the stringent standards of the American Bureau of Shipping for offshore yachts. The combination of strength and speed is complemented by beautiful joinery work in ash and white oak. Huge inventory of extras including 30 bags of sails, carbon fiber spinnaker pole, gel batteries, autopilot, h&c water, etc.

Motivated seller Submit offers to owners agent: David Sheldon

★ YACHTING ★

San Francisco Bay 3300 Powell St. Suite 8 Emeryville. CA 94608 (415) 652-2109 Fax:4156581635

43' AMPHITRITE. 1986. French built proven world ciuiser. Spacious accommodations. Well equipped. Perkins 4108, full B&G electronics. Must be seen. $169,000.

HALBERG RASSY 42 1982 Well equipped, in biistol condition. Located in Emeryville, as are oil photographed boots.

35' DUFOUR. Cruise reedy. Loron, windlass, immaculate performance cruiser. $45,000.

40 NORDIC 1981. Complete refit in '89. Epoxy bottom, LPU topside, full electronics & extensive cruising gear. Ready for a fast ride to paradise. $139,500

34' IRWIN CITATION. 1980. Great liveoboard!

Epoxy bottom. Loaded with equipment. Only $39,500. Must

NEW 46' KELLY PETERSON. Beautiful aft cabin cruising cutter. Call todoyfor complete information on our new 1990 model.

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GLen cove

vacHT saies 38' CATALINA.' Cruiser/rocer—thebest equipped 38 on the market. Epoxy bottom. Asking $55,000.

1986 52' CUSTOM BUILT, Colvin design.

Just returned from Mexico Ready to return or head north. Well-equipped.

Owner must sell.

22'

SANTANA, 76.f

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24’

DEL RAY,'66....£

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52'

CUSTOM (COLVIN), '86...$135,000

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70' LUKE,'38, Cutter.115,000 47' CELERE, New, Sloop.Bose 275,000 45' HANS CHRISTIAN, 76.137,500 44' KIRKWOOD, ketch....52,000 44' CSY, 78, Cutter.105,000 43' AMPHITRITE, '86, Ketch.183,000 43' TASWELL, '87 Cutter,.229,000 42' HALBERG RASSEY,'82 .185,000 41' CHEOY LEE, 79.98,500 40' MOTIVA, '81, Ketch.88,000 40' NORDIC, '81, Cust. Sloop. 139,500 40' CAL-JEN, '69, Sloop.39,000 38' CATALINA, '84, Sloop.*.55,000 37' PR0UT CAT, '86, Cutter.30,000 37' HUNTER,'84, Cutter.,.65,000 36' CAPE DORY, loaded.76,000 36' ISLANDER, '82.Offers 36' ISLANDER, '69, Sloop..40,000 35' SANTANA, '80.52,000 35' RASSEY, 73, Sloop.45,000 34' IRWIN, '80, Sloop.37,500 34' PEARSON, '84 Sloop.55,000 33' LIDGARD CRUISER.43,000

32' 31' 29' 29' 25'

WESTSAIL, Cutter.52,000 CHEOY LEE, '69, Ketch.27,500 CAL 2-29, 73, Sloop.22,000 COLUMBIA,'69, Sloop.12,000 CATALINA, '83, Sloop.9,000

POWER

57' CUSTOM, 77 St. Trawler .$325,000 53' ALASKAN, 77, Trwlr .220,000 50' CALIF., '83, CPMY .239,000 48'CAMARGUE,'88, CPMY .275,000 47'N^/PORT, 70, Trwlr .149,000 42' CRUIS. INC., '88, F.B. Exprs.145,000 41' GRAND BANKS, '81, Trwlr .175,000 41' HERSHINE, '81, Trwlr .92,500 40' CUSTOM, Commercial Fisher.—35,000 40' CHklS CRAFT, '60 72,000 38' CARVER, '88, Aft.CMY .210,000 38' BAYLINER, '88, Convert. .135,000 36' DELTA, '83, SptFsher, Com'l.79,000 32' STAMAS, 79, Spfs Fisher .67,500 CALL FOR OTHER LISTINGS

Valiant 32 • 37 • 40 • 47 George Stememann — Broker

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33' Freedom 1981 Beautifully maintained. Lines led aft, lovely interior.

Very easily handled by one ort wo. Lots of extras < & very bristol! $79,900.

★ PLUS ★ SWAN 59 "MSBLU" ('86). Superb Frers design in impeccable condition, with

both full racing and cruising inventories, twin pedestal grinders and extensive electronics.

Also full-batten main, generator, leather upholstery. Loc. Newport Beach... $1,050,000.

53' Steel Roberts '84, 41' Tartan, 38' Globe '83, 35' J/Boat '84 and 40 More at Our Docks!

(206) 283-1390 2448 Westlake Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109 Home of the North West's Best Sailboat Values

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MULTIHULLS SWAN 46 "TRUMPETER" (‘86). Immaculate tall rig, deep keel Frers design

with full, updated racing sail complement plus a separate cruising inventory. SSB, radar, weatherfax, Loran, SatNav, B&G 290 system & AP. With 600 engine hrs & professional maintenance, yacht shows like new. Loc Newport Beach, price reduced to... $490,000.

• 25' PIVER • Totally redone. Six sails, lOhp Honda outboard, new batteries plus stereo and speakers. Sloop rigged. $8,000.

• 30' PIVER - New paint and non-skid top sides. Brand new Yanmar diesel. Sloop rigged. $13,000.

• 32' PIVER • New paint, lOhp Faryman dsl. Ketch rigged. $19,950.

• 33' CROWTHER BUCCANEER • West epoxy system, 6 sails, 7.5 hp Honda o/b, 5 Barient winches, Awlgrip paint, launched '87. $30,000.

WE HAUL MULTIHULLS • CALL THE MULTIHULL EXPERTS: ■

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NAPA VALLEY MARINA 1200 MILTON ROAD • NAPA, CA 94558 (707) 252-8011

SWAN 441 "FCifO" (79). Ron Holland designfeatures2 heads, sleepsingfor 9, double cockpit arrangement. This yacht shows little use, having been kept under cover since 1981, and has only 770 engine hours. 10 sails, many unused, upgraded winches, new Harken furling, extensive electronics. Impeccably detailed throughout, appears fike new. Loc. San Diego...$200,000

SWAN 391 "Katrina"

('85).This extremely deon, lightly used Ron Holland design featured B&G instruments, central dsl heating, Neco autopilot ond o full North cruising inventory. Under 400 engine hours, Reckmann furling, 4-function hydraulics ond refrigeration induded. Located Alamedo...$225,000.

SWAN 57 "Splendid Isle" 080). Extended transom ketch rig, rarely raced ond lightly soiled since orriving California 1981.16 soils, SSB, SatNav, extensive cruising equipment Overall condition is excellent, priced to sell quickly. Loc Newport Beoch. ..$4 50,000.

SWAN 42 "Blue Streak"

C82)Toll rig version cruise equipped with windlass. Max prop, diesel cabin heating. Redrawn furling. 3-way hydraulics, plus extensive electronics. Ventura...$220,000.

Illustrations shown mov in some cases be sistsrships. Particulars believed to be correct but not guaranteed. Subject to price change prior to sale, or withdrawal without notice.

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Utilizing the waters ol the Carquinez Straits and San Francisco Bay, C.MA welcomes vessels of all types, marine equipment, and training aids.

The California Maritime Academy Foundation receives no government support. Your TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION will be used for demonstration and as training aids, or will be sold to advance the Instructional program.

DONATE YOUR VESSLE TO THE CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMYI For additional Information and free brochure, call or write: CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. P.O. Box 327 Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 648-4216

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1977 CAPE DORY 28’ A classic full keel design that shows better than most 'new' boats. A self-tending jib and Loran make her a desireable single-handle. If you have an appreciative eye for quality, come see this dandy with a reduced asking price $29,500.

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TWO CHALLENGER 40'*

1982 WYLIE 34' A custom performer that's seriously.. .repeat.. seriously for sale, folks) We're talkin' seven sails here - plus three, count 'em - three spinnakers. Diesel. Loran, wind Instruments, fractional rig with a bendy spar +++. Now... only $36,500 for a PHRF 120.

One a fin keel, skeg rudder ketch rig: the second, a full keel sloop rig. Identical interiors but different equipment lists. Both are Ideal for the liveaboard cruisers who have limited budgets but want lotsa space. Both are asking $64,500.

Still the 'most thirty footer' you can buy for the money, this spotless sailboat includes autopilot. Lotsa weather canvas and . . .sssh ... an epoxied bottom. Wheel, diesel.

Asking $35,000.

TWO ISLANDER FREEPORT 4 Vs This very popular center cockpit, aft-cabln. full keel cruiser has always had a strong demand among traditionalists.

Not many yachts this size offer as much comfort and privacy at the dock, or at sea. And, we have two of them side by side for you to compare. Asking starts at $95,000.

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1984 SEA STAR 41' PILOTHOUSE Steer inside or out; powered by Hood sails with Seafurl headsall and stowaway main. An Eva Hollman pilothouse design in excellent condition for the sailors who would be comfortable. Loran. inverter, wind Instruments all contribute to make this an attractive buy at $95,000.

BAY & COASTAL CRUISERS 36' HUNTER....34.950 .

36 PEARSON.....47.500 .

34' C&C.....44,500 i 34' WYLIE ....-.36,500 .

34' HUNTER.49.500 i 34T ERICSON......32.000 33' RANGER...31.600 . i 32' ELITE.49.000 . , 30 CATALINA.,........35.000 . , 30 NEWPORT MKIII...29,900 i 30' S2 9.2C...31,000 .

• 30' LANCER.30.000,-• , 28' CAPE DORY.29,500 ,28 CONTEST.....24.950

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1979 CAL 39 MK II A lot of boats were built after these graceful Lapworth designs; few will match the simplicity of sailing style the 39 offers. Fewer yet will meet and survive our conditions as well as rhe Cals. Downwind sailor???... You betl... None better. At our docks. Asking $64,500.

LIVEABOARD/CRUISERS 65' STEEL KETCH.........617,500 4T PERRY......

119,500 45' HANS CHRISTIAN...137.500 45' HUNTER...

125.500 45' JEANNEAU...

159.500 447'NORSEMAN.199.000 43' TASWELL...229.000 42' GOLDEN WAVE.......100000 41' SEA STAR PH..95.000 41' C&C...

59,500 41' FREEPORT KETCH.95,000 4V FREEPORT KETCH...98,500

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LIVEABOARD/CRUISERS, cont.

40' CHALLENGER (2).

64,500 48 VALIANT.. .....99.900 48 CHRISTINA... 170.000 39’ CAVALIER ..... ..115.000 39' CAL......64950 38 ERICSON..89900 37' CREALOCK........90.000 36' LANCER.6,1.900 36 ISLANDER...44500 35' C&C. 82.950 34' TRUE NORTH...69.500

• AT OUR DOCKS /

1984 HUNTER 34' This affordable liveaboard/weekend cruiser just came on the market. Two private statrooms In just 34' at a price of $49,500. This Is just another reason why you shouldn't suffer another season of 'stulffed' and 'crowded'... don't wait any longer.

POWER BOATS • 45' ANGEL..220900 • 44' GULF5TAR.....149,000 4V MMC...105900 4V PT;.......;;.....94,500 • 48 GOLDEN STAR..145900 • 36 SEA RAY 355.82500 .35' CHRIS CRAFT...74,500 • 32' BAYUNER ..

58.900 . 32' PHOENIX 8LKHAWK.59.500

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“Sea Explorers are looking for any craft, power or sail, in serviceable condition.

Contact: Dave Dunakin 38' HANS CHRISTIAN 1983. CRUISE LOADED. DODGER, AP, BROOKES & GATEHOUSE, ELECTRIC, 6 SAILS, SELF-TAILING WINCHES. LOCAL. ASKING $107,000.

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Call Bob Berry For Competitive Rates And Complete Coverage.

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MASTER MARINERS VET. RARE TURN-OFTHE-CENTURY DESIGN IN PERFECT CONDITION. ASKING 8,500.

MARKS-CLARK 34' SEA HORSE TRAWLER. 1984 PERKINS DSL, COMPLETELY REFURBISHED. SEAWORTHY IN COMFORT. ASKING $69,000

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25'YAMAHA 25 MKII.15,000 25'CATALINA.14,500 26' ERICSON.24,500 27 ERICSON 2 from.12,500 27 LANCER P/SAIL.27,500 28'SANTANA.18,500 28'MORGAN 0/1.Offers 29' CAL 2-29.22,500 29' ERICSON.14,900 29' RANGER.24.500 30' CAL 2-30 2 FRM.20,000 30' PEARSON 303 .44,500 30' SAN JUAN.26,800 31' IRWIN Citation.49,500 32'ERICSON.26,000 32- FREEDOM.77,500

PERFORMANCE CRUISERS 24' 30' 30' 33' 35' 37 38' 40'

1986 Express 37 $126,000

WAVELENGTH.15,500 CAL 9.2.24,950 WILDERNESS.Offers PETERSON.37,950 SANTANA 35.49,000 EXPRESS Perfect.126,500 SODERBERG.45,000 WILDERNESS.64,500

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1985 Pearson 30i $44,500

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STORFIDRA 25.17,850 ORIAN-Pac Seacraft.42,000 CHEOYLEE.25,000 PEARSON COAST.24,500 C/L BERMUDA.19,200 ISLANDER.35,750

32- CHRIS CHEROKEE.22,500 35'HALBERG-RASMUS.49,000 35' NIAGARA.79,500 36' ISLANDER 3 Fr.44,500 36' CS..75,000 36' MORGAN....:?..59,500 40' MARINER.60,000 n 41' ISL/FREEPORT.94,500 43' AMPHITRITE KETCH.169,000 ' 43' GIB'SEA.159,000 ■ 45'HANS CHRISTEN.137,500

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25'BAYLINER.27,500 28' SUNDANCER.27,000 30'CHRIS CRAFT.24,950 40' CRUISE-A-HOME.59,500 45' BLUEWATER.110,000 • 57 CHRIS CRAFT.165,000 • Star Indicates at our docks

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48' CAMARGUE YACHTFISHER 1990 New demo with twin 375 Cats. Tops 22 knots.

Generator and air conditioning. Asking $309,000.

32' ALDHN MOTORSAILER

34’ PEARSON

1968 by Cheoy Lee . Fiberglass. Diesel. Steering inside and out. Clean. Asking $38,500.

1984 diesel sloop. Wheel, sleeps six, new dodger new epoxy bottom, very clean. Asking $68,000.

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