Latitude 38 September 2025 by Latitude 38 Media, LLC

VOLUME

579 September 2025

GRAND MARINA

DISCOVER GRAND MARINA –

A HIDDEN GEM ON THE ALAMEDA ESTUARY

You’re invited to experience one of the Bay Area’s most distinctive marinas. Tucked away in the serene waters of the Alameda Estuary, Grand Marina offers world-class amenities in a truly unique setting.

Come explore all that Grand Marina and the charming island of Alameda have to offer.

Reserve your spot today – call us at (510) 865-1200.

F Prime deep water double-fingered concrete slips from 30' to 100'.

F Guest berthing available for a weekend or any day getaway.

F Complete bathroom and shower facility, heated and tiled.

F Free pump-out station open 24/7.

F Full-service Marine Center and haul-out facility.

F Free parking.

F Free on-site WiFi. And much more...

Directory of Grand Marina Tenants

Alameda Canvas and Coverings

Alameda Marine Metal Fabrication

Atomic Tuna Yachts

BAE Boats

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Leasing Office Open Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2099 Grand Street, Alameda, CA 94501 www.grandmarina.com

Mosely’s Café

New Era Yachts

Pacific Crest Canvas

UK Sailmakers

Cover: Teacher Ashley Baker and weekend crew Isaac Sweekey take a break aboard Freda B during the Master Mariners Regatta.

RUBICON YACHTS

$159,000

(3) 42' AquaLodge Houseboats 2020 - $115,000 ea. Mark Miner (415) 290-1347

50’ AAGE NIELSON YAWL, 1956

$179,000

42’ CATALINA MKI, 1993

$84,500

San Rafael (415) 686-5665

39’ BENETEAU OCEANIS 393, 2002

$89,000 Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

34’ SABRE MKII, 1985

$50,000.

Emery Cove (510) 601-5010 40’

40’ SALAR 40, 1975

$84,900 Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

$89,000

$49,500

Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

Thoughtfully designed and beautifully finished inside and out, the Aqua Lodge features fiberglass pontoons, a wood-beamed lofted ceiling, a fully appointed galley, and a full bath with residential-sized fixtures. The main salon is open and bright, while the master stateroom features a panoramic water view and a private deck. With the cost of building on the waterfront ever increasing, the Aqua Lodge is an affordable alternative. We currently have three (3) identical Floating Cottages available at $115,000. each. These are new houseboats that have never been used. With the acquisition of all three one could start a unique Air B&B type business in a nice location.

RUBICON YACHTS

34’ FISHER PILOTHOUSE KETCH

$79,000

Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

NOTE: There is no propulsion included. An outboard engine could be installed on the bracket but, these boats are not equipped with any propulsion. They would need to be towed or trucked to their destination.

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RUBICON YACHTS

47’ GULFSTAR 47 SAILMASTER, 1979

$99,000

Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

36’ CHEOY LEE LUDERS, 1970

$60,000

Cove (510) 601-5010

34’ JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 349, 2021

(3) 42' AquaLodge Houseboats 2020 - $115,000 ea. Mark Miner (415) 290-1347

44’ DAVIDSON 44, 1980

$149,000 Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

40’ HUNTER LEGEND, 1986

$44,000

Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

42’ CATALINA MKII, 1999

$125,000

Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

40’ PACIFIC SEACRAFT, 1999 $320,000 Alameda (510) 838-1800

36’ CATALINA MKII, 2007

$115,000 Emery Cove (510) 601-5010

33’ J Boats J/100 “EIGHT BALL”, 2005

36’ CATALINA 36, 1992 $49,900. San Rafael (415) 453-4770

$209,000 San Rafael (415) 453-4770

$150,000

RUBICON YACHTS

YACHTS

CONSIDERING THE DARK SIDE?

(3) 42' AquaLodge Houseboats 2020 - $115,000 ea.

Publisher/Editor

Contributing

Roving

CALENDAR

Non-Race

Aug. 30 — California Free Fishing Day, statewide. Info, www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing/Free-Fishing-Days Sept. 1 — Labor Day.

Sept. 2-30 — Family Paddle Nights, Alameda, Tuesdays, 5:30-8 p.m. $40/adults, kids free. Gaia Guides, https://app.enrollsy.com/browse/gaia-guides

Sept. 4 — Dockwalker Program Celebration, virtual, noon1 p.m. Free. Info, https://tinyurl.com/mpj69m4w.

Sept. 4 — Mexico Cruising Seminar, Spaulding Marine Center, Sausalito, 4-5:30 p.m. With Baja Ha-Ha assistant poobah Patsy Verhoeven. $10; free for 2025 Baja Ha-Ha skippers & first mates. Info, www.latitude38.com/crew-party.

Sept. 4 — Latitude 38 Fall Crew List Party, Spaulding Marine Center, Sausalito, 6-9 p.m. Vendors, food truck, nohost bar, raffle. $10; free for 2025 Baja Ha-Ha skippers & first mates. Info, www.latitude38.com/crew-party.

Sept. 5-7 — Wooden Boat Festival, Port Townsend, WA. Boats on display, live music, woodworking tent, kids' activities. NW Maritime, www.woodenboat.org.

Sept. 6-27 — Small Boat Sailing, South Beach Harbor, San Francisco, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, weather permitting. Free, but pre-register. BAADS, www.baads.org/sailing

Sept. 7 — Full Corn Moon on a Sunday.

Sept. 7-28 — Keelboat Sailing, South Beach Harbor, San Francisco, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, weather permitting. Free, but sign up in advance. BAADS, www.baads.org/sailing

Sept. 11 — Single Sailors Association Mixer, Encinal YC, Alameda, 5-9 p.m. Info, www.singlesailors.org

Sept. 11-14 — Fall Boats Afloat Show, South Lake Union, Seattle, WA. Boats to tour, free seminars, live music, food & drinks, kids' activities. NYBA, www.boatsafloatshow.com

Sept. 13 — Festival of the Sea, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Live music outdoors & indoors, boat parade, exhibits, puppet show, story time. Free. Info, www.maritime.org/seafestival2025

Sept. 13 — Tenant Appreciation Party, Grand Marina, Alameda, noon-4 p.m. Latitude 38 will have a table. Info, www.grandmarina.com.

Sept. 14 — 2nd Sunday Work Party, Sausalito Community Boating Center, 9 a.m.-noon. Info, secretary@cassgidley.org.

Sept. 19-21 — Sausalito Boat Show, Clipper Yacht Harbor. New boats on land & water, local food, live music, family activities, free educational seminars. See Latitude 38 in booth #105. Info, www.sausalitoboatshow.com

Sept. 20 — CA Coastal Cleanup Day, with new "trashure" hunt. CCC, www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html

Sept. 22 — Autumnal equinox, 11:19 a.m. PDT.

Sept. 25 — Pacific Cup Party, Sausalito Cruising Club, 1-5 p.m. PCYC, www.pacificcup.org.

Sept. 26 — Community Crew Party, Alameda Marina. Vendors, food, music. Hosted by IYC's Women's Sailing Seminar but open to all. Island YC, www.womenssailingseminar.com

Sept. 26-28 — Women's Sailing Seminar, Alameda Marina. Classroom and on-the-water sessions. Tracks to choose from for various experience levels and interests. $500 includes meals. Island YC, www.womenssailingseminar.com.

Sept. 27 — Oyster Festival, Dunphy Park, Sausalito, noon-3 p.m. Info, www.sausalitocommunityboating.org. Sept. 28 — Open House/Free Sail, Cal Sailing Club,

CALENDAR

Berkeley Marina, 1-3 p.m. CSC, www.cal-sailing.org

Sept. 28 — Pacific Cup Party, Sausalito Cruising Club, 1-5 p.m. PCYC, www.pacificcup.org

Oct. 2-5 — Buccaneer Days, Two Harbors, Santa Catalina Island. Live music, gruel & grog, costume contest, treasure hunt. For ages 21+. Info, www.visitcatalinaisland.com.

Oct. 3-5 — Westsail Rendezvous, Pier 39, San Francisco. WOA, www.westsail.org/event-6289629.

Oct. 4 — PortFest, Redwood City, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, www.redwoodcityport.com/copy-of-portfest-2024

Oct. 4-5 — Advanced First Aid/CPR, Port Townsend, WA. $435. Info, www.maritimemedicalguides.org

Oct. 5-13 — Fleet Week, San Francisco. Parade of Ships, 10/10. Air Show, 10/10-12. Info, www.fleetweeksf.org

Oct. 9-12 — Annapolis Sailboat Show, MD. World's largest sailboat show. Info, www.annapolissailboatshow.com

Oct. 11 — Boarded! Pirate Adventure, aboard San Salvador, Maritime Museum, San Diego, 10:30 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. $35-$85. Info, www.sdmaritime.org.

Oct. 11-12 — International Safety at Sea Seminar, Encinal YC, Alameda. PCYC, www.pacificcup.org

Oct. 11-12 — Advanced First Aid/CPR, Seattle Sailing Club, WA. $435. Info, www.maritimemedicalguides.org

Nov. 3-15 — Baja Ha-Ha XXXI, San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, with stops in Turtle Bay, Bahia Santa Maria and Mag Bay. Info, www.baja-haha.com.

Racing

Aug. 30 — Jazz Cup, mostly downwind to Benicia. SBYC/ BenYC, www.southbeachyachtclub.org.

Aug. 30-31 — Millimeter Nationals. EYC, www.encinal.org.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 — Redwood Regatta, Big Lagoon. Humboldt YC, www.humboldtyachtclub.org.

Aug. 31 — Hog Island Race on Tomales Bay. InvYC, www. invernessyachtclub.org.

Sept. 2-6 — Snipe Western Hemisphere & Asia Championship in San Diego. SDYC, www.sdyc.org.

Sept. 4 — New Wave Summer Series. SFYC, www.sfyc.org.

Sept. 6 — North Bay Series. VYC, www.vyc.org.

Sept. 6 — Big Windward/Leeward. BYC, www.berkeleyyc.org.

Sept. 6 — Dave & Kay Few Regatta. CPYC, www.cpyc.com.

Sept. 6 — Moonlight Marathon. SeqYC, www.sequoiayc.org.

Sept. 6 — Wosser Cup. SFYC, www.sfyc.org.

Sept. 6, 27, Oct. 11 — Bender Series on Tomales Bay. InvYC, www.invernessyachtclub.org.

Sept. 6, Oct. 4 — Fall Races. SSC, www.stocktonsc.org.

Sept. 6-7 — Multihull Invitational Regatta. RYC, www. richmondyc.org.

Sept. 6-7 — Veeder Cup. MPYC, www.mpyc.org.

Sept. 6-7 — Tahoe ILCA Fleet Championships. Tahoe YC, www.tahoeyc.com.

Sept. 6-7 — Perpetual Regatta. SLTWYC, www.sltwyc.com.

Sept. 10-14 — Rolex Big Boat Series. For J/88, J/105, Cape 31, Express 37 classes, ORC monohulls over 30-ft, and Classics built before 1955 with an LOA ≥48-ft and a current ORRez rating. StFYC, www.rolexbigboatseries.com.

Sept. 13 — Half Moon Bay Race. SSS, www.sfbaysss.org.

Sept. 13 — Carquinez Challenge. BenYC/VYC, www. beniciayachtclub.org.

Sept. 13-14 — Thistle Regatta. SSC, www.stocktonsc.org.

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CALENDAR

Sept. 13-14 — Catalina Island Series. LBYC, www.lbyc.org.

Sept. 13-14 — Finn CA State Championship. SDYC, www. sdyc.org.

Sept. 19-21 — Fall One Design Invitational. RYC, www. richmondyc.org.

Sept. 20 — In the Bay #4. YRA, www.yra.org.

Sept. 20 — Red Bra Regatta for all-female crews. SBYC, www.southbeachyachtclub.org.

Sept. 20 — Aldo Alessio Regatta. StFYC, www.stfyc.com.

Sept. 20 — Fall One Design #2. SCYC, www.scyc.org.

Sept. 20 — Fannette Island. SLTWYC, www.sltwyc.com.

Sept. 20, Oct. 11 — Fall Series. CYC, www.cyc.org.

Sept. 20-21 — Fall Regatta. PYSF, www.pysf.us.

Sept. 20-21 — Knarr S.F. Bay Championship/Fall Regatta. SFYC, www.sfyc.org.

Sept. 20-21 — Singlehand/Doublehand Race #6. BenYC, www.beniciayachtclub.org.

Sept. 20-21 — Vanguard 15 Fleet Championships at InvYC on Tomales Bay. Info, https://vanguard15.org.

Sept. 20-21 — Beneteau Cup. SDYC, www.sdyc.org.

Sept. 21 — Doublehanded Sunday Series Closer. YRA, www.yra.org.

Sept. 21 — Commodore's Cup. EYC, www.encinal.org.

Sept. 26-28 — One Design Invitational Regatta. BYC, www.berkeleyyc.org.

Sept. 26-28 — Mercury PCCs & Nationals. LAYC, www. layc.org.

Sept. 26-28 — US Para Sailing Championship in San Diego. Coronado YC, www.coronadoyc.org.

Sept. 27 — Bluewater Bash. YRA, www.yra.org.

Sept. 27 — Offshore RC Choice #2. YRA, www.yra.org.

Sept. 27 — Fox Hat/Tornberg Race. TYC, www.tyc.org.

Sept. 27 — Mix & Match/Jack & Jill. SCYC, www.scyc.org.

Sept. 27-28 — Optimist PCCs. SFYC, www.sfyc.org.

Sept. 27-28 — South Bay Championship/Open 5.70 NAs. SeqYC, www.sequoiayc.org.

Sept. 28 — Baxter-Judson Series Race #6. PresYC, www. presidioyachtclub.org.

Sept. 28 — Fall SCORE #2. SCYC, www.scyc.org.

Oct. 3-5 — Beneteau 36.7 NAs. SDYC, www.sdyc.org.

Oct. 4 — Totally Dinghy. RYC, www.richmondyc.org.

Oct. 4 — Twin Island #3. SYC, www.sausalitoyachtclub.org.

Oct. 4 — Women's Championship Series #3 Bonita Regatta. YRA, www.yra.org.

Oct. 4 — Auxiliary Cup. SFYC, www.sfyc.org.

Oct. 4 — Champions Race. BenYC, www.beniciayachtclub.org.

Oct. 4-5 — Vallejo 1-2. SSS, www.sfbaysss.org.

Oct. 4-5 — Vanguard 15 Round the Island/Jeff Knowles Perpetual at TI & ACSC. Fleet 53, https://vanguard15.org.

Oct. 4-5 — BAYS Winter #1 (youth)/USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival. SCYC, www.scyc.org.

Oct. 4-5 — Match Race Invitational/College Match Race PCCs. SDYC, www.sdyc.org.

Oct. 5 — Fall Classic. SYC, www.sausalitoyachtclub.org.

Oct. 5, 12 — Chowder Series. BYC, www.berkeleyyc.org.

Oct. 11 — Champion of Champions. BVBC, www.bvbc.org.

Oct. 11 — Barth Regatta. CPYC/SeqYC, www.sequoiayc.org.

Oct. 11 — Kettenburg & Classic Yacht Regatta. SDYC, www.sdyc.org.

Oct. 12 — El Toro Stampede. RYC, www.richmondyc.org.

CALENDAR

Beer Can Series

BAY VIEW BC — Monday Night Madness: 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/11. Nick, (510) 459-1337 or www.bvbc.org

BENICIA YC — Thursday nights through 9/18. Steve, (415) 238-3977 or www.beniciayachtclub.org/racing

BERKELEY YC — Friday nights through 9/26. Info, beercan@berkeleyyc.org or www.berkeleyyc.org

CAL SAILING CLUB — Year-round Sunday morning dinghy races, intraclub only. Info, www.cal-sailing.org.

THE CLUB AT WESTPOINT — Friday nights: 9/5. Larry, (650) 888-2324 or www.jibeset.net.

CORINTHIAN YC — Friday nights through 8/29. Marcus, (415) 606-4110 or www.cyc.org.

COYOTE POINT YC — Sunset Sail: every Wednesday night through 10/1. John, (650) 703-5621 or www.cpyc.com.

ENCINAL YC — Twilight Series, Friday nights: 9/5. Mike, (925) 357-1461 or www.encinal.org.

FOLSOM LAKE YC — Wednesday nights through September. Info, www.flyc.org.

ISLAND YC — Island Nights, Fridays: 8/29. Info, www. iyc.org or www.jibeset.net

KONOCTI BAY SC — OSIRs (Old Salts in Retirement) every Wednesday, year round. Info, www.kbsail.org

LAKE WASHINGTON SC — Thursday nights through 10/30. Mark, owing78@yahoo.com or www.lwsailing.org

LAKE YOSEMITE SA — Thursday nights through September. Dennis, (209) 722-1947 or www.lakeyosemitesailing.org

MONTEREY PENINSULA YC — Sunset Series: Wednesday nights through 10/8. Info, www.mpyc.org

RICHMOND YC — Wednesday nights through 9/24. Info, www.richmondyc.org. RC racing, Thursday nights through 9/25. Gene, gene@pedrick.org

SANTA CRUZ YC — Tuesday & Wednesday nights through 10/29. Info, www.scyc.org

SAUSALITO YC — Sunset Series, Thursday nights: 9/4. Bob, (415) 828-4425 or www.sausalitoyachtclub.org

SEQUOIA YC — Sunset Series: Wednesday nights through 10/1. Info, www.sequoiayc.org or www.jibeset.net. Hannig Cup fundraiser, 9/3. Info, www.hannigcup.org

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE WINDJAMMERS YC — Wednesday nights through 9/24. Eric, rearcommodore@sltwyc.com or www.sltwyc.com

CALENDAR

Barefoot is an aluminum expedition sailing yacht designed by renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos and built by Dearden Marine in British Columbia. Her design emphasizes o shore performance, safety, and reliability, with a rugged long n keel, watertight welded aluminum hull and deck, and insulated interior for comfort in both high latitudes and tropics. Her owner, an experienced sailor with more than 60,000 ocean miles before Barefoot, incorporated this extensive experience into build details and systems tout. A powerful rig includes a full sail inventory optimized for shorthanded oshore sailing. Steering and autopilot systems are robust and redundant, and tankage is extensive, including integrated diesel and water tanks within the keel. Below deck, Barefoot’s layout is designed for life at sea, with dedicated mechanical room and an interior with master cabin forward, spacious salon, U-shaped galley and a open quarterberth aft. Barefoot is a well-engineered, expertly built yacht for serious bluewater voyaging.

STOCKTON SC — Wednesday nights through 9/24. Andy, regatta@stocktonsc.org or www.stocktonsc.org.

TIBURON YC — Friday nights through 8/29. Rob, race@ tyc.org or www.tyc.org.

VALLEJO YC — Wednesday nights through 9/24. Info, www.vyc.org or www.jibeset.net.

Please send your calendar items by the 10th of the month to calendar@latitude38.com. Please, no phone-ins! Calendar listings are for marine-related events that are free or don't cost much to attend. The Calendar is not meant to support commercial enterprises.

September Weekend Tides

Predictions for Station 9414290, San Francisco (Golden Gate) date/day time/ht. time/ht. time/ht. time/ht.

8/30Sat 0614/3.8 1010/3.3 1644/5.4

Sun 0012/1.1 0815/3.9 1129/3.6 1741/5.4

September Weekend Currents

NOAA Predictions for .88 NM NE of the Golden Gate Bridge

8/30Sat 0040 0411/1.6F 0807 0959/0.5E 1132 1530/1.7F 1806 2056/1.3E 8/31Sun 0125 0516/1.6F 0925 1100/0.4E 1225 1620/1.4F 1852 2147/1.2E 9/01Mon 0230 0627/1.7F 1022 1159/0.5E 1332 1719/1.3F 1956 2257/1.1E

9/06Sat 0310/1.9E 0655 0959/3.0F 1306 1542/1.6E 1835 2157/2.8F

9/07Sun 0047 0357/2.0E 0729 1037/3.3F 1336 1621/1.9E 1927 2245/3.1F

9/13Sat 0259/2.9F 0628 0849/0.9E 1102 1451/2.6F 1717 2010/2.6E

9/14Sun 0027 0400/2.7F 0749 1006/0.7E 1204 1550/2.2F 1815 2110/2.1E

9/20Sat 0023 0324/1.8E 0651 0947/3.4F 1256 1556/2.0E 1930 2212/2.9F

9/21Sun 0115 0412/1.8E 0728 1027/3.5F 1332 1641/2.2E 2019 2300/3.0F

9/27Sat 0242/2.2F 0640 0838/0.6E 1015 1401/1.8F 1623 1911/1.8E 2323

com facebook.com/swiftsureyachts

9/28Sun 0332/2.0F 0752 0935/0.4E 1100 1445/1.4F 1700

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Source: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov

LETTERS

⇑⇓ AN ASTOUNDING WEST COAST SAILING COMMUNITY

I've never written to Latitude 38 before, but I was moved today to share this brief story with the Latitude community.

Several days ago, I had the good fortune to set sail with five other crew on the return passage to San Francisco following the 2025 Transpac. Less than 24 hours out of Honolulu, we experienced a mechanical issue with our autopilot, so we made the decision to return to Honolulu to make the necessary repairs.

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Our captain war ned the crew it was likely it would take several days to assess the damage, determine how to repair it and gather needed parts and technical expertise to execute the repairs. That's when the amazing sailors' informal mutual support system kicked into high gear.

It was an astounding thing to witness.

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To my absolute amazement, when we arrived back at Ala Wai Harbor, a small army of sailors were waiting on the dock to meet us with epoxy, tools, parts and the technical expertise to complete the repairs overnight!

Thank you to those sailors behind the scenes and who met us on the dock (you know who you are) and helped us get back underway so quickly.

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In the turbulent and contentious times that have en gulfed our country, the friendship, support and kindness I witnessed and experienced on the dock in Honolulu filled me with joy, and gave me hope that we can all work together to repair our broken world.

Adam

Diamant Aboard Sir Edmund in the North Pacific

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AN ADDITION TO THAT EXACT SAME STORY, AND THE EXACT SAME GRATITUDE

FOR THE COMMUNITY

We began preparing my 49-ft Chuck Burns-designed Schooner ketch Sir Edmund last fall for the 2025 Transpac. I set a deadline for the autopilot installation in January in preparation for the Three Bridge Fiasco. I contacted Rufus Sjoberg of Quality Care Boat Repair, in Richmond. Due to the holidays, a large project he was involved in, and my tight

'Sir Edmund', the Nova Scotia-built, cold-molded ketch, returns to the Bay from Hawaii after sailing in this year's Transpac. The community rallied to get the boat shipshape for the passage home.

Ullman Sails Mikey Radziejowski winning the 2025 I-14 US Nationals

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Dave Hodges 104 Bronson St. #20

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Ullman Sails Sausalito

Robin Sodaro 465 Coloma St., Sausalito, CA 415.332.4117

UllmanSailsSausalito@gmail.com

LETTERS

deadline, he referred me to another fabricator. The installation was accomplished. The autopilot performed in a seamanlike manner until we began the delivery home from the Transpac.

The first night out, the stage designed to carry the ram unit came adrift from the hull. The autopilot was kaput.

Since we were only about 75 miles out, I decided to return to Honolulu for repairs. It made me consider what happened to Captain Cook when he chose the same course of action. To my surprise, and through the wonder of the YB tracker, friends on the internet and maybe some good ol' wooden-boat karma, Rufus Sjoberg was standing on the dock as we arrived back in Honolulu.

Rufus had sailed aboard the TP52 Meanie in the Transpac and then disassembled her for shipping home. He was staying on vacation with his family. He diagnosed the fault in our installation and secured materials for repair. He lined up a welder and carried out the project. We were back underway for the Golden Gate in less than 24 hours.

It is my great pleasure to report I departed Honolulu with my shin bone intact. (See Captain Cook's demise in Kealakekua Bay.)

A Big aloha to Rufus for saving our trip. Andy Schwenk Sir Edmund Richmond

⇑⇓ A TRANSPAC HISTORY HELLO

Hey Andy Schwenk. This is Roxanne from Quester (Michael Yokel's Oyster 56 Transpac 2019). You masterfully guided us to a second-place finish in Division 7. It was great crewing with you. I have great memories of walking with you around Waikiki and the back byways of Honolulu.

Sail fast and good luck.

Roxanne Vettese

Roxanne was commenting on the March 14 'Lectronic Latitude: 2025 Transpac Race Profile: 'Sir Edmund', by Andy Schwenk In July, Sir Edmund finished second in its division and 13th overall.

⇑⇓ A DEEP DIVE INTO OCEAN RACE SCORING

The reason for starting Transpac on three different days spread over a five-day period is to get most of the competi-

BTW: The 88-ft 'Lucky' took the Barn Door after she was first to finish in this year's Transpac.

LETTERS

tors to Hawaii at approximately the same time. The load on the volunteer group in Hawaii is massive as they turn up for every finisher with all the goodies and lots of applause.

It's a great part of the tradition.

When this is combined with the weekly oscillation of the Califor nia eddy, you get radically different results. Once you get the fleet into the trade winds, the variation is much more predictable.

The good news is that the HRRR weather forecast is highly accurate across the time period just after each start and out into when the competitors should have reached the synoptic wind. That means that F-TCF [Forecast-Time Correction Factor] is very effective for the first two days, and becomes less so as time goes on. (For example: the blob of light wind that hit the fleet mid-race.)

It is fascinating to see how the F-TCF change in scoring ocean races has tightened up the competition without abusing it. "Since forever," as one of my grandkids says, we have been using average wind speed and direction to set the Time Correction Factor for races, such as the Transpac and the Newport/Bermuda race. Finally the weather services are getting accurate enough, and the lowly laptop is fast enough, to calculate the weather along the best predicted route and use that to set the correction.

Given the weird weather in this year's Transpac, it is especially impressive.

With respect to the Fastnet, there will most certainly be different wind strengths, but the race is far shorter and occurs in an area with fantastic weather forecasting by numerous land-based measurement sites. (It's much better than the Transpac). I have no doubt that the ORC Weather Routing Scoring [WRS] will do a fine job, although using the routing software in PredictWind may be less accurate than the hardened system in Expedition, but I'm being fussy here.

I do believe that F-TCF for ORR and WRS for ORC will become standard for ocean racing and will eventually creep into nearshore, short-course racing. As you know, the difficulty with S.F. Bay is not predicting that the westerly will fill in and build, but predicting exactly when the westerly will fill and build.

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⇑⇓ IS FAVONIUS A FAN FAVORITE? CONSIDER, PLEASE,

FAST EXIT

Thank you for reporting on the 2025 Transpac in your August issue. I love the cover image of my friend Craig Reynolds' NM68 Bolt

It appears that Latitude 38 is the victim of reporting deadlines regarding Rahan's performance. Rahan sailed a great race, especially as a two-hander; however, a) Rahan started four days ahead of Lucky yet finished eight hours behind, b) they raced using custom foils, not production, and c) post-race, it was learned they filed the wrong ORR Certificate (standard foils) and not the correct Certificate (custom foils). As a result, they were re-rated and dropped from first in class and fourth overall to second in class and 11th overall. For submitting the wrong certificate, the OA [Organizing Authority] protested Rahan, but the protest was denied by the judges on technicalities.

Despite their filing error, there is no doubt Rahan sailed a great race and worked their hearts out.

For some odd reason, you reported on Greg Dorn's TP52 Favonius, giving the last-place finisher of Division 2 more press time than the winners — this despite Favonius's being more than 350-nm and 27 hours behind Fast Exit While I appreciate Greg's enthusiasm, reporting on Favonius appears to be a priority at Latitude 38 (e.g.: Newport to Ensenada Race with Favonius 2, where Fast Exit was first overall and first in UL-MAXI, while Favonius was 10th overall and third in UL-MAXI, finishing 2:40 hours behind us. (There was also the Transpac Profile: Greg Dorn and Favonius 2, and so on).

There was little said on Fast Exit's results:

First in Division 2, third overall and third-fastest elapsed by more than eight hours, despite starting in a group of 19 yachts from 51- to 88-ft. Fast Exit also had the third-fastest elapsed time at 7d 15 h 39 m 39 s and was one of only four yachts to finish under eight days. Only Lucky (JK88 with canting keel and powered winches) and BadPak (Botin 56 and powered winches) were faster. Fast Exit beat all other assisted or larger yachts, such as Noahs (Volvo 70 with canting keel and powered winches), Mach II (Andrews 77 with water ballast), etc. Fast Exit was also awarded the Merlin Trophy for the fastest elapsed time of a non-powered yacht.

This year's race slowed dramatically while competitors were on the course, moving it from a fast race to an average race duration. As a result, the Forecasted Time Correction Factors (F-TCF is a new concept in 2025) that was calculated the morning of our start overstated the TCFs. As a result, despite being more than 200 miles and 15.5 hours ahead of the RP68 Pied Piper, Fast Exit corrected 26 minutes behind them vs. 66 minutes ahead had the more representative traditional TCFs been used, which are based on average elapsed time.

John Raymont, owner Fast Exit, TP52

John — You're right. We should give more coverage to the top of the fleet. We have actually given you and Fast Exit some props/coverage in the past, but we do tend to lean toward certain sailors and boats. (And we like the Favonius blog.) Congratulations on sailing a wonderful race. To everyone: Please consider subscribing to support our reporting.

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⇑⇓ WAS THIS A LEGITIMATE COMMENT AND A DECENT IDEA, OR WAS SOMEONE TROLLING?

It's much more carbon-efficient to sail back home. Or better yet: Organize a return race as well.

[Name removed]

The above comment was on a Facebook post of the July 30 'Lectronic: Transpac Shifts to Transback as Boats Sail Home In that story, we said, "It's all 'uphill' as you make your way home, and figuring out how to get around the Pacific High or powering through it with the iron genny is one of the decisions you have to make. Diesel fuel is limited in the mid-Pacific."

The comment was authored by someone representing a sailing-related app, the name of which we've omitted. We're skeptical about the author's intentions. Were they just trying to advertise their app? Was it some everyday trolling? Regardless, we think the discussion was worthwhile. And for the record, we think a race home could be interesting.

[Name removed] — Apparently you haven't been paying attention to the Pacific High for the entire month of July for the returning boats. If you had, you would have understood how difficult and challenging it was because the Pacific High was not cooperating in any shape.

Only one boat went due north to about 44° north and then tur ned right to come around in the lows coming over from the west. And he's headed to Newport Beach, not the Pacific Northwest.

Sailing home this year was not in the cards.

I've delivered nine boats from Hawaii after races and I've followed every Transpac return when I wasn't delivering. This year has been the most disorganized North Pacific I have seen in a very long time. In fact, I can't remember

weather that was this disorganized and shape-shifting as this summer's.

I have a buddy who was sailing home from Hawaii; he left Hawaii for Long Beach on July 3, in front of the racers. He made it 27 days later on a Valiant 40. They were stuck out there because of limited fuel and had to sail 2 to 3 knots at times just to close the distance to the West Coast..

The longer time you spend sitting and flapping your sails crossing an ocean, the more you are subject to changing weather patterns — and not necessarily for the better. Not

The 2017 Transback, as seen from aboard 'Merlin', Bill and Lu Lee's legendary 1977 68-ft sled.

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to mention the abuse on your sails and rig from slatting around like a cork.

PS: My buddy actually covered 3,095 miles to get home while looking for wind that never showed up. That's nuts!

Jeffry Matzdorff

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⇑⇓ LET'S DO THE NUMBERS

Back-of-the-napkin math: Four people on a delivery. You might have/use about 100 gallons of fuel +/- 50 gallons. Those four people won't be driving for 2 weeks, or doing anything else that "harms" the planet. The plane flights to and from Hawaii for race crew, delivery crew, friends, family and race officials are far more material. (The carbon impact equivalent of about 60-70 gallons of auto gas per one-way). Racing sailboats is bad for the environment. Let's all stop.

Barry Demak

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DISPATCHES FROM A WINDLESS OCEAN

It was a tough one this year. The Pacific High and lightwind regions have made the return trip quite challenging. Most boats took on enough fuel to motor back.

We're limited on fuel and trying to find slivers of wind to motor and sail back. Right now we're 1,500 miles out from Santa Barbara. We have enough fuel for about 100 hours of engine run time with 15 gallons reserve.

Arnstein Mustad

⇑⇓ CONSIDER THE FACTORS, NAMELY WEAR AND TEAR

While it always feels good not to bur n fuel during a trip, to really estimate the carbon footprint of a passage, you have include the wear on the sails that are used for that 2,800 mile trip up wind. Generally, we get about 1,000 miles out of sails before they start to rip. The sunlight damages them. In light wind (like this year) you slat, which further destroys the sails. This is the reason boats keep old sails for deliveries, because deliveries ruin them.

I don't know the carbon foot print of building a new set of plastic (Dacron) sails for our boat, but they weigh about 300 pounds and it's all plastic. Sailing is certainly a little cleaner, but far less than most folks believe.

It's also more expensive to sail. To quote an old delivery skipper of mine: "If sails were cheaper, fishing boats would have sails. They don't, ever." Nails the issue for most folks.

Schooner Mayan

⇑⇓ NOT ONE BUT THREE … SO FAR

I'm currently 1,100 miles from the mainland and am watching my fuel consumption closely. These Pac highs — there have been three so far — are challenging.

Michael Polkabla Solstice, Cal 40 2025 Singlehanded Transpacific Race Winner

⇑⇓ DISNEY SAILS HIS LAST ACT WITH VOLVO 70 PYEWACKET — THE FASTNET RACE

Hats of f to the Disney family for inspiring sailors and providing great leadership for the future sailors. Roy and his father have always supported youth sailing, while running top programs with top people in our sport.

Peter M

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Peter was commenting on the July 25 'LL with the same name as this letter.

⇑⇓ DEAR SIR

Mr. Easom: by the time you might read this, I'm sure you've already given them hell over there with Pyewacket representing California. The Disney team is so fortunate to draw great talent, and you make us proud of S.F. Bay sailing leaders out there on the Grand Prix international scene.

Greg SV Ravenswing

⇑⇓ FILL A BOOK

Thank you for all the kind words. It has been my honor and pleasure to have been a part of the Pyewacket program for over 30 years. The stories I could tell would fill a book. The adventures, the people, the successes and the failures have been the highlights of my sailing career.

Scott Easom

⇑⇓ THE EASOM FAMILY

From left: Scott Easom, Hank Easom and Ron Young at the February 2023 christening of the Hank Easom buoy, which now sits off Yellow Bluff and is San Francisco Bay's newest weather mark.

Your Uncle Hank would be proud, but that was a long time ago. I raced many years ago against your father Bruce on his Cal 29 Champagne. No one could beat him. You come by it honestly and are the current head of a special S.F. Bay sailing family. Stay safe.

vivaceskipper

⇑⇓ REMEMBER YOUR ROOTS

Gotta love a guy who also sails an Express 27. Roy Falk

⇑⇓ SPEAKING OF ROOTS AND FAMILY

My brother Donn Campion's boat Merlin held the record for the Transpac for a long time, until Disney beat it, like, 20 years ago.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Roy Disney, episode #19, on Latitude 38's Good Jibes podcast. You can listen to the episode any time!

Mark Campion

⇑⇓ WHAT'S THE PERFECT STARTER RACE BOAT?

It so happens that my S2 7.9 is for sale. It checks almost all the boxes for af fordability, low maintenance, singlehand-ability, and highly competitive racing. See the S2 7.9 Classys page (last month, and possibly this month) if interested.

Arnold Oliver

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nold was commenting on the July 28 'Lectronic Latitude: How To Get Into Racing Part 2: Buying a Race Boat by Andy Newell and Lori Tewksbury.

SIMPLE = FUN. AND CHEAP!

May I humbly suggest a Cal 20? They will cost you anywhere from a few well-chosen words to $1,500 at your local marina. They are stout vessels and have held up well for over 60 years. I will be happy to guide you through the refitting process to bring her up to racing condition. I have just finished shaping a super rudder for a new owner, and can do that for

en't royally fast, but are a ton of fun to sail, and will easily break 8 knots downwind, and have a stable and generous PHRF rating. I am happy to help you learn the tricks to sailing them to that rating, and offer a high bar to overcome, as you work up your learning curve. Then, you can take her down to SoCal for a reality check. Unlimited fun, for a fraction of the cost of a speedster.

Richard vonEhrenkrook

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Did someone say Cal 20? We concur. The editor of these Letters first sailed Cal 20s out of the Navy Sailing Center in Point Loma in the late '90s. They were initially a little too fat and heavy for his taste — until a brisk spring day. Suddenly, a stout vessel was the greatest (and fun-est) boat imaginable.

⇑⇓ JOIN THE NEW SAN FRANCISCO BAY NAVIGATOR'S RACE

This looks completely nutty. I am interested. Jim Antrim

Legendary naval architect Jim Antrim was commenting on the July 21 'Lectronic with the same name as this letter.

This is insanity, I love it. Please do it again next year (when I won't be already-comitted to a YRA race that day.)

Rosanne

It's the for mat of the 24-hr race on the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands. Great format and lots of fun.

Casper Thijssen

THIS! It's crazy enough to be a massive success for the San Francisco sailors!

Beau Vrolyk Schooner Mayan

I've done something similar in The Netherlands, but over 24 hours. Start at 3 p.m. in several locations, finish before 3 p.m. the day after. Longest distance wins. Super fun! Hope to join next year!

Anne-Carlijn Alderkamp

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⇑⇓ TRUST ME

Twenty Hundred Club sailor here. You guys will love this race. We never miss it! Fun for the entire crew. Grabbing as many legs as you can but ensuring you can make the finish line in time creates an interesting and challenging competi tion!

Ec Helme

Readers — The Twenty Hundred Club in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, focuses on medium-distance sailing races that move beyond traditional buoy-to-buoy races and explore more challenging, strategic courses.

⇑⇓ A TAD ON THE EARLY SIDE

This looks awesome. I love the concept! But the 9 a.m. start time from being on anchor at a distant location and then finishing at 4 p.m. seems a little extreme if trying to encourage first-time participants of a new format. I'd need to be off my dock by 7 a.m. The likelihood of bobbing around for a couple of hours with no wind at 9 a.m. in the lees of all those anchorages also seems high. I'd be more likely to find crew to give this a try with a 10 or 11 a.m. start time.

⇑⇓ FORMATTING ISSUES

Greg Milano

I'm embarrassed to say, only for mats I'm familiar with are 1) we go to a mark straight upwind and downwind, two times each; 2) we go from point A, Point Fermin, to point B, Diamond Head. Repeat every two years, budget permitting.

Seeking a race format for S.F. Bay that would appeal to racers who want a novel sailing challenge, Evan McDonald from Berkeley Yacht Club searched the web for "unusual sailboat race formats." Based on the Prince Henry Navigator Race, the concept includes: seven start lines, a course at the discretion of the sailor across a web of allowed sailing legs between navigation marks, and a fixed sailing time window for all boats, with the goal of sailing the most corrected miles within a time window.

John Brynjolfsson Saga, TP52 San Diego

⇑⇓ THE FEROCIOUS SUMMER WINDS OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY

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seasons unfold like chapters in an epic saga.

The adventure begins as the flood tide surges past Point Cetacea slices through the water like a creature reborn. The crew sets their course through the deceptively mild Raccoon Strait, skimming past Angel Island, where eerie calm reigns below while the fog shrieks overhead, clawing at the sky.

Then comes the fury: a sudden broad reach to Treasure Island or homeward to South Beach, wind screaming at 28 to 32 knots, the boat surging forward at 8.5 to 9.7 knots. The rigging groans, waves roar, and Cetacea dances on the edge of chaos.

When the Bay tur ns brutal and decks are too treacherous to man, we take refuge below — eyes fixed on the maelstrom through the pilothouse windows. White-capped chop hurls foam 42 feet aft, spray lashes the cockpit, and we heel

at a steady 25 degrees — sometimes giving in to 35 degrees when the wind roars to 34 knots. For a breathless second, the sea swallows the bottom of the windows.

The Gale arrives like clockwork — a daily curtain-raiser at noon, a final crescendo by five. There's nothing else like it on Earth. Your only passport to this tempest-touched world? A strong, seaworthy vessel and a fearless crew.

Cetacea

South Beach Harbor

Cetacea was commenting on the July 23 'LL with the same name as this letter.

⇑⇓ MODERATE, PLEASE. AND MEDIUM-RARE

I'm getting older and so are my friends who sail the evening Sausalito beer canners with me. It's nice for the winds to stay moderate, the currents to cooperate, and the RC to pick a course that gets us back to the berth in time for a visit to the clubhouse for a burger following the race — before the hour's drive home. If I want heavy-weather sailing, I'll head for the Cityfront in the afternoon!

Pat Broderick Nancy, Wyliecat 30 Sausalito

⇑⇓ GALES ON TAP

Not sure if it's related to the below-average temperatures in San Francisco this summer, but this Pier 39-based sailor has seen 28- to 30-knot winds on each of my outings.

Wind, anyone? A glorious August day on the Bay in 2019.

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William

⇑⇓ DO YOU DIY OR CALL A PRO?

Gary Girard hoped to find a professional to do some work on his boat, the Catalina 470 Gary's Goddess. Things didn't quite turn out that way. He wrote about it in the July 21 'Lectronic: 'Gary's Goddess' Bilge Ballet: I Didn't Want To Do It. Gary was left wondering if he did the right thing.

You definitely did the right thing:

1) You know exactly how things are installed and work on your own boat. This is very valuable when you will be far from shore and something happens.

2) Very few installers will spend their time and your money just to route things nicely behind panels and headliners. This takes a lot of time.

3) The "I will work on your project next week" is very frustrating.

Bernard

⇑⇓ DIY DISPATCHES

One of the absolute worst decisions I ever made: relying on "professionals" to do jobs on my boats, rather than doing the jobs myself.

those sailors who never considered hiring a pro, because sometimes, the work is half the fun.

Kelvin Meeks

Yep, working on boats can be very hard on the body … maybe so hard you will be too tired to go sailing!

Roger

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⇑⇓ RESOURCEFUL SAILOR

There are no designers who have been better at doubleenders than Auge Nielsen. Murrelet is flat-out, drop-dead gorgeous. I am sure that it goes through the water while barely leaving a ripple.

Bill Mittendorf

Bill was commenting on the August 1 'Lectronic Latitude: The Resourceful Sailor: Unstepping a Small Boat's Mast With a Bigger Boat's Yard

We met Rob Fenner, dedicated owner of 'Kittiwake', Bird Boat #9, in 2013 while doing research for a Boatyard Tour article. Rob is one of

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⇑⇓

THE FIRST SAIL. AND THE SECOND

Many years ago, I was fortunate enough to have a friend in Redwood City whose dad, Dr. Waters, owned the Bear Boat Threadbare (Or was it Threadbear?) I was invited to sail with them out of Sausalito on a sunny, warm day on the Bay. It was my first sail anywhere. I think it was in 1954 and I was about 13.

That was just the beginning. Dr. Waters sold that boat and bought a 35-ft sailboat called Lana Kila, a wonderful boat that got me on my second sail. I'll never forget that first sail. Now, many years and miles later — some 15,000 miles plus uncounted miles on a Navy destroyer — I often think of that first sail.

William Houlihan

⇑⇓ REVISITING SOME MISTAKES MADE ON THE WATER

Back in spring '84, when I was in the "lear ning" phase of my sailing career, I had an unforgettable moment involving five friends, a charter boat in the San Juan Islands, and a 200-ft Washington state ferry on standby — because of me.

Midweek on my first-ever charter of a sailboat, we decided to meet up with some other boats. Trouble was, the wind forecast for that day was going to be at storm force. At that time, I basically viewed caution as a suggestion for timid people. Besides, since our destination was only five miles away and our passage was in a channel surrounded by islands, how bad could it be?

Bad. Luckily for us, some part of my pea brain decided that for added caution, maybe we should just motor and not sail. That settled, we cast off. About halfway there, the inflatable tender we were towing started flying five feet off the water like a kite. It was really windy out there. Lucky for us, we were almost there.

As we approached Friday Harbor and the passageway leading into the marina where Washington state car ferries, seaplanes and commercial and recreational boats transit hourly, we all heard a strange sound, like metal on metal — chunka, chunka, chunka — for 10 seconds.

New to sailing, we were all making incorrect guesses as to what that sound might be when the boat jerked to a stop and the bow spun around to face our set anchor. What the? As we were right in the way of anyone wanting to leave Friday Harbor, such as the 200-ft Washington state ferry now backing away from the dock, we had to do something — and we had to do it fast.

All hands to stations: engine to neutral; life jackets on (better late than never); two people in the bow began winching up 250 feet of chain in what you might call sporty conditions. And, oh, by the way: Someone call that ferry on the VHF — tell them we're OK, but it may take us a few minutes to get out of their way.

I wish I had a picture of that experience. (I'm sure someone on that ferry got one.) The ferry came closer and idled in place as people pointed at our laboring in what we later learned were gusts to 50. Since then, every time I see a sailboat, I check how well that anchor is secured on the bow.

Or rather, how many crashing waves it will take before it lets loose and heads to the bottom. Still learning. Jay Thiele

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⇑⇓ REVISITING SOME MISTAKES MADE ON THE WATER

On a delivery several years ago from Mazatlán to Marina del Rey, we had a week or more of repairs due to the boat's having sat for three years during COVID. As the crew was sitting in the condo after a day of frustratingly unsuccessful electronic work, someone launched into some very bizarre tales of a paranoid nature: The president of the US was having the CIA kill him, and the FBI had stolen his driver's license — really weird stuff out of the blue.

As this crew person was spouting these seemingly serious, off-the-wall accusations, I surreptitiously began Googling his name and found that he had been certified as paranoid schizophrenic, replete with death threats against his wife and fellow employees. The owner was beside himself when I showed him my findings and decided that we couldn't have him aboard for the sail north. The question was, "How do we get rid of him without triggering a mental incident?"

I recalled reading about a known-by-all paranoid schizophrenic who was alone on a night watch and had apparently jumped over the side; he couldn't be found on board when his relief came for the next watch nor could an exhaustive search find any trace of him. His PFD and tether were found neatly folded and coiled on board. The man's family sued the captain of the sailboat, and won, because the captain knew of the paranoid schizophrenia and allowed the man to stand watch alone.

Back in Mazatlán, the owner devised a ruse about his brother having been hospitalized and had to terminate the delivery. We all pretended to make flight arrangements and began packing while we waved goodbye to our unsuspecting ex-crew as he got in the taxi to the airport. Bullet dodged.

But there was a second mistake.

On the same delivery from Mazatlán to MDR, we'd stopped at Turtle Bay to refill the several jerry cans on deck. After getting back underway and motorsailing for several days, the owner decided to fill the fuel tank from the jerry cans on the starboard side. As I schlepped the cans across the trunk to the port side where the fuel was filled, the owner filled the tank. Soon after restarting the 4-108, the engine quit. Assuming the worst about dirty fuel bought from Enrique in Turtle Bay, we commenced to change the fuel filter and purge the fuel lines, and worked the fuel pump lever to start the fuel flowing. We pumped and pumped and pumped, but no joy. We couldn't get the engine restarted.

Being a sailboat, we continued zigzagging north toward

• Full service engine shop

• Marin County’s YANMAR DEALER

• Doc kside facilities

• Seasonal Diesel 101 Classes

Quick show of hands: Who has not stowed their anchor properly and had it run out on them while underway? The editor of these letters is raising his hand.

The Top TEN Reasons For Doing The 31st Annual Baja Ha-Ha!

More than 4,000 boats and 14,000 sailors have done the 750-mile cruisers rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas. Here are some of the main reasons. 1) It’s really, really fun. 2) Superb safety record. 3) You get a Ha-Ha backpack filled with swag at the Halloween costume kick-off party. 4) To a great extent there is safety and shared knowledge in numbers. 5) Daily roll call in ports, professional weather forecast, and net. 6) Six social events in which to make lifelong cruising friends. 7) You’ll be featured in the Ha-Ha bio book. 8) Experienced leadership. Collectively, the three event leaders have transited the Baja coast 100 times. 9) The fleet will able to check into Mexico at Bahia Santa Maria 10) It gives you compelling deadline to leave the dock. And Bonus Reason #11, most cited by past participants, all the new cruising friends you’ll make.

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Ensenada. We tied up at Baja Naval and waited for their mechanic to help us get the engine going again. The mechanic pumped the lever on the fuel pump, pressed the starter button; nothing. He went up on deck, took out his flashlight, and peered into the fuel tank. It was empty. We checked the bilge. It was dry. It was then that we noticed that the bung for the fuel tank was situated right next to the bung for the waste tank.

Not to give away where this letter is going, but let's just say that it's very important to have your tanks properly labled.

Do I need to continue?

Obviously the owner had inadvertently filled the waste tank with the diesel from the jerry cans.

Ron Harben Latitude Nation

Ron was commenting on the May 9 'LL: Whoops! Mistakes Made on the Water

⇑⇓ I SPY

We were on a charter in Tahiti recently, and as we were pulling into a small cove, I looked across the way and saw Rosie G. The scow-bow cruiser with the junk rig was a stone's throw from us. I had passed her many times in the marina in Emeryville and gave them a shout from our boat. The eclectic drive boat was 4,000 miles into her voyage and looking good.

Craig Russell Aquarius, 40-ft Jeanneau Emeryville, CA

⇑⇓ A FAIR SEAS CONCLUSION?

Ahoy and avast Maties! Old Capt. Phil here — I used to be young Capt. Phil but then … something happened.

The mystery of the Fair Seas has been solved! And why do I know that I have solved this mystery? Because I was there when she sank.

It was March 3, 1982, when tropical cyclone Isaac paid a visit to the Friendly Islands. It was one hulluva storm and did much destruction in the Vavau Group where I was anchored on Redhawk. My story of "Nightmare in Neiafu" appeared in your April and May 1982 issues and was one of the longer articles to appear in Latitude at that time.

Barry Spanier's ultra-unique 'Rosie G' would be hard to miss in any port of call.

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I actually flew home after the cyclone on the same plane as the Panters, and son Richard did indeed have a deep wound on his foot. To say they weren't happy campers would be an understatement.

I also helped Don Coleman (manager of a charter operation at the time) pull some of his charter boats off the beach with Redhawk and her big engine.

Anyone interested in seeing some footage of this event should Google/ YouTube "South Pacific Redhawk" and take a ride with us aboard Redhawk — it's all in a one-hour documentary of our trip.

Captain Phil Howe, Retired

Captain Phil was commenting on the July issue's Sightings: The Strange Journey of Fair Seas.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

To BCDC executive staff — I am hoping that with the departure of Adrienne Klein and Matthew Trujillo, and my ownership interest of 21 Pierce Lane reduced to one half acre, the BCDC can pivot to the desire to again have a public facility on the Suisun Marsh.

For the restoration of the Old Pierce Lane Marina on Goodyear Slough, for the enjoyment of the families of Benicia, Cordelia and Fairfield to be possible, the worsening flooding issue must be addressed. I am available as an interested, experienced minority owner to follow BCDC's lead in exploring nonpolluting, realistic, affordable solutions to achieve that end.

In the absence of arriving at such a solution, the BCDC, with full knowledge and approval, is dooming this former Suisun Marsh Public Access Marina to remain, likely forever, a sodden, seasonally submerged mosquito farm.

Thank you for taking this under advisement,

Lee Greenberg Marin

⇑⇓ TRAGEDY IN TAHOE

As the conditions deteriorated, I can't understand why the skipper didn't have the passengers put on PFD's. I also can't understand why there was no distress call when the boat started foundering in that weather. In hindsight, hanging out in Emerald Bay for a couple of hours would have probably saved the day, although they probably would have been very cold.

David Whaley

⇑⇓ PERHAPS THE FINAL LETTER ABOUT LMSC

Thanks for the article Denis [Hazlewood, who wrote a

Phil Howe's 1982 article in Latitude 38. LATITUDE ARCHIVES

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piece for August's Sightings]!

Lear ning to sail El Toros on Lake Merritt, courtesy of the Oakland Recreation Department, and then becoming part of the Lake Merritt Sailing Club and Junior program was an exceptionally memorable experience. Lifelong friendships and extended families took hold, for which I am grateful and blessed.

What a lot of club members may not be aware of is that the hoists and the "new boathouse" that replaced the pumphouse and canoe storage were partially funded through

run this photo of Lake Merritt, taken sometime in the 1950s, one last time. The number of sailboats out on the lake is truly astonishing when viewed through a modern lens. We can't help but ask: Why has interest in sailing declined so much over the past 75 years? Is it that there are so many recreational options available to people now? Is it that the middle class has shrunk and people actually have less time to recreate? Are devices, social media and the internet to blame? Or is it some strange and terrible mix of all these things? We'd love to hear your thoughts and publish them in these Letters.

donations generated by a bridge club comprising some members of LMSC, including Pete and Maggie Newell, Stan Shane, Bob Cresswell and Lane Ladd. It is so sad that the connection between the City and LMSC evaporated over time. My memories as a LMSC Jr. secretary, commodore, and Laser sailing instructor are warm and everlasting.

I believe LMSC is down and not out, as we have planted seeds of what could be. With our records going to the Oakland Public Library, my hope is that an enterprising sailor with many friends will resurrect the activities we leave behind. LMSC will rise from the ashes.

Pat Nelson

We'll

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Weloved this image of a steam engine doing its best to become a sailboat. It reminded us of stories we’d read as kids in which anything could happen, and often it did! According to the information that accompanied the photo, this incident took place during the Illinois River Flood. “Which one?” you ask. Good question; apparently that river has a long history of flooding. We can only hope, that in time, someone will find a way to convert trains to sailboats at the push of a button. Winner and top 10 below.

"Keep her in reverse, Cap’n. I know the station back yonder was on higher ground …" — John Callahan.

"US 25 Mariner had a similar stern shape. Which came first?" — Sam McFadden.

"Making it home under our own steam ….

Hoist the gennaker.

Trim the main.

Shovel coal in the boiler.

Steady as she goes, helmsman. If our luck holds we should be home before dark!" — Eben Kermit.

"I knew I should have had that depthsounder serviced. Charlie, break out that lead line, and mind the coral." — William Willcox.

"The original marine railway." — John Dukat.

"Converted from a schooner in the ‘60s, she still sails like a freight train on rails." — Johnny Morris Retzlaff.

"Train ride to Hawaii, anyone?" — @dtgarts.

"When I said I wanted a steam engine, I wanted an engine to power my ship, not a railroad engine!" — Luther Abel.

"Sometimes you just want to go fishing." — James Rutherford.

"She’s a little sluggish, but she’s built solid." — Kevin Hendricks.

A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever will be. — Aubrey de Selincourt.

Winner: "Fulton’s steam-powered submarine was never popular with the Navy." — Jim Hunt.

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SIGHTINGS

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The 2025 T ranspac featured plenty of great stories, including the Cal Poly Maritime Academy sailing team. The 'Keelhaulers' competed on Oaxaca a Santa Cruz 50 donated to the program in late 2024 — in the Cabrillo Boat Shop Division Five with five other boats. When all the results were tallied, they finished fourth in their division and 34th overall on corrected time. Oaxaca's elapsed time was 10:22:47:17, with a corrected time of 9:22:05:10.

The team consisted mostly of current Cal Maritime students, with several recently graduated alumni aboard, including Max Roth, who graduated in 2024 and served as the team's primary helmsman.

"This is a very special race for me," Roth told Latitude. "I'm finishing at my home yacht club with family and friends there. Diamond Head buoy is my training ground. That's where I grew up Laser sailing as a kid and watching all the [Transpac] boats coming in. It was my childhood dream to skipper the race. My dad used to tell me bedtime stories about me finishing a Transpac — it's very special for me living my childhood dream at such a young age."

Cyrus Khaleeli, another recent graduate and one of Oaxaca's navigators, said this year's Transpac was special for him for the exact opposite reason from Max's. "My home yacht club is where we left from. I watched people start the Transpac and knew I wanted to do it sometime in my life. Being able to do that and this time as navigator, was a new experience for me. There was definitely some uncertainty. Finishing it was, like, 'Wow, I can do this.' It was an immensely proud moment."

Oaxaca's team featured many sailors making their first-ever crossing. Among these was 19-year-old Oscar Perry, a native of San Francisco who just completed his freshman year at Cal Maritime.

"The main highlight was just being able to live sailing," Perry told us. "That was pretty awesome, for lack of a better word. I was getting up from 2 to 6 a.m. and sailing downwind and down waves as the sun came up. It was a sigh of relief to cross Diamond Head buoy." Perry hadn't had a lot of offshore sailing experience prior to the race, but was pleased to have been part of the crew. "Seeing myself and the team come together like that was amazing."

Both Roth and Khaleeli emphasized that watching the younger sailors and first-time Transpac participants grow into their roles was one of the highlights of the race.

"It was extremely rewarding, not only to see the excitement, but to watch them grow throughout the race," Roth said. "We had five guys who had never really been offshore, and watching their skills grow every day, every watch … you would come up, and everyone had gotten a little better. That was the biggest thing we were trying to instill."

Khaleeli said he would race again with Oaxaca's crew in a heartbeat. "After day two you're like, 'Wow, these kids are going to kill it!' And it kept building from there."

Prior to the race, Cal Maritime's participation in the Transpac drew some criticism in the comments section of a 'Lectronic Latitude post, sparking a debate about whether it was a good idea for such a young team to compete.

"If anything, criticism added a little fuel to our fire," Roth told us enthusiastically. "We know we are some of the best-trained mariners out there. We follow the strictest safety procedures. We go to an academy that teaches discipline, safety, and teaches us to be competitive. I found it fun to learn how uneducated some people are on what we do at Cal Maritime. We're young, but we're not kids." continued on outside column of next sightings page

With the change of seasons comes a change here at Latitude 38. After 35 years of lending her talent and dedication to sailing, longtime race editor Christine Weaver is stepping back to make time to pursue new activities.

With her departure, we're happy to welcome aboard our new race editor, Fritz Baldauf. You may recognize the name, as he comes from a San Francisco Bay sailing family. Fritz was also very active in local youth and high school sailing before heading to Connecticut College in New London, CT, (also home to the US Coast Guard Academy) where he sailed for four years on

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the college team. Luckily for us, he was also editor of the school paper. He knows about writing, homework and publishing deadlines. And he knows about sailing.

Fritz is currently actively coaching youth sailing on the Bay, racing Knarrs, J/105s, and many other boats. You may have already seen some of his stories in 'Lectronic Latitude. You'll see his story on Oaxaca's Transpac on these very pages, as well as a few of his stories in this month's Racing Sheet. He'll be racing in this year's Rolex Big Boat Series and bringing us more fastpaced news from the Bay and California.

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Khaleeli also said that the post added to the desire to perform well. "I remember reading that exact comment — we thought, 'We're gonna show that guy that we can do this. Everyone wanted to do the race, but that added extra fuel to the fire. The fact that we performed well on the level we did proves beyond a doubt that college students can do this if they really want to."

Roth said that college students might have a competitive advantage in an offshore race. "We're young, we have more energy, we have quick reaction times. We're used to getting up at four in the morning," he said, adding, "There isn't currently a 'youngest team' trophy, which is a shame because there is currently an 'oldest team' trophy. We should support more younger people doing this race, because that's the future.

"Everybody on the boat wants to go do it again."

— latitude / fritz

The Cal Poly Maritime Academy (recently renamed after a merger to keep the school sustainable) took fourth in their division and 34th overall in the 2025 Transpac.

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West Coast sailors are about to be treated to a unique boat show in the heart of the Bay Area's sailing community. We recently sat down with one of the show organizers, Mitch Perkins, to have a chat about what we can expect from this year's Sausalito Boat Show at Clipper Yacht Harbor September 19-21. These past two years we've been blown away by the range and caliber of vendors, informative and educational seminars, networking opportunities, on-the-water and dockside activities, food, entertainment, and, of course, sailboats.

Mitch tells us there'll be a range of new and classic sailboats dockside, ready to get our wallets burning in anticipation. There will also be powerboats for those considering the 'dark side'. Suffice it to say, we expect there'll be something for almost everyone.

We asked Mitch for more on the educational seminars scheduled across the three-day event. "All the seminars this year are geared

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Chris is not completely leaving, but rather, adjusting the jib leads for an easier reach. She will continue to edit our monthly calendar pages and write stories. (To submit events, send them to Chris at calendar@latitude38. com.) Fritz will do his best to do the impossible task of keeping up with all the racing done by West Coast sailors, whether it's the Island Yacht Club's Friday night races, Roy Disney sailing Pyewacket in the Fastnet, our up-andcoming West Coast Olympic sailors or the Santa Cruz 27 fleet. Think of all the club events, classes and racers

Thank you to all the local business owners and volunteers for bringing the Sausalito Boat Show back to the community. Top photo, from left: SBS co-founder Ethan Hirschfeld of H&M Marine, KC Pedersen and his father Ken, the owners of Clipper Yacht Harbor, and SBS co-founder Mitch Perkins. Middle, from left Nick and Erica Deuyour and KKMI CEO Paul Kaplan. Bottom right, from left Paul Irving, Sophie DuBray, Latitude's Nicki Bennett, and Mitch.

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we didn't mention in that last sentence. It probably includes you.

Latitude 38 has always appreciated the help of our sailing readers, so if you have racing news, Fritz would love to hear from you at racing@latitude38.com. A few pictures, captions, credits and paragraphs will take you a long way toward getting a racing story in 'Lectronic Latitude or the magazine. (Email Fritz directly at fritz@latitude38. com.) Welcome aboard, Fritz!

Thanks, Chris, for doing an amazing job in dif ferent roles over the years, and for your active sailing and dedication to the sport.

— latitude

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toward sailing," he told us. Tom Relya from South Beach Rigging will present "Safe Rigging Saves Money"; Laura and Rich Brazil from Petaluma will share stories and answer questions about their five-year commuter-cruising adventures between the Bay Area and Mexico; Charlie Meyer from Helmut's Marine Service will present on diesel engines and share tips for worry-free boating. Shane McCormick from H&M Marine will overview essential marine electronics and mechanical systems, including navigation and communication equipment, engines and propulsion systems. Whew!

But wait, there's more! Spaulding Marine Center will present "Fix it Right: Fiberglass Basics for Boat Owners"; Ben Rifkin of Rifkin Yachts will present "Marine Navigation & Training"; Wesley Nunez from Reliable Marine will share his knowledge on Marine Electronics including inverters and inverter/chargers; Mike Gunning from Electric Yacht and Berkeley Marine Center will discuss electric propulsion; Stephanie LaChance from Club Nautique will share how to use charter income and tax savings to buy your new boat; and the crew from Cruisers Academy will present "Cruising Essentials and Weather Wisdom."

Will there be any time left for plain old entertainment? You betcha! It wouldn't be a boat show if we didn't have the opportunity to meet, greet and mingle with other sailors and boating enthusiasts.

"We have a couple of new features this year," Mitch continued. "And we're pretty excited about them."

The first-ever "Women in Yachting Breakfast," (sponsored by Latitude 38) will take place on Sunday morning. The gathering is all about women coming together, sharing stories, and building a stronger, more connected boating community. The breakfast is free with your entry to the boat show, and is open to all women.

Back for the second year running is the "Waves of Opportunity" Happy Hour hosted by Helmut's Marine Service, in partnership with ELM (Enriching Lives through Music) and Big C Charters. The Friday-evening fundraiser will raise money for ELM, a nonprofit that provides intensive music education and wraparound support to students and families in San Rafael's Canal neighborhood.

Moving from libations to food, you can also enjoy "Dockside Dining: A Luxury Culinary Experience" on Friday evening — an exclusive, after-hours event when Sausalito Boat Show VIP guests drift from yacht to yacht, savoring bold vintages, seasonal flavors and the elegance of Sausalito at twilight.

If you're not an evening person, don't worry, there's plenty of entertainment throughout the day. Five bands are lined up to play across the weekend. Pair that with the abundance of food and drink stalls, and the "Clubhouse," and you're on the way to a rockin' good weekend. "What's the Clubhouse?" we asked Mitch.

The Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA) will host the Clubhouse on Yacht Club Row. Meet yacht club members from across the region or connect with your own club in a relaxed, waterfront setting. Or for non-members, find out what clubs are all about.

Also on of fer is Club Nautique's "Intro to Sailing Experience." We know this won't apply to many of our readers, but imagine if you're bringing a friend or family member who has never sailed. Pop them on a boat and let them experience the passion you live every day. The sailboats will run Friday through Sunday. The price is $150 per person and includes same-day show entry.

"There's also the Bae Boats' Harbor Hop Tour aboard an electric Duffy," Mitch said. "A half-hour loop along the Sausalito waterfront

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from the boat show to Marina Plaza, to the Cruising Club, the yacht club, and back. It's free," he added. "And we didn't forget the dunk tank. Along with the dunk tank, there's also a family-friendly kids' zone with bag toss, coloring table, and other activities."

Since its inception in 2023, Mitch has called the Sausalito Boat Show a grassroots celebration of boating and the Bay Area's maritime spirit. "It was created by local marine industry leaders, and it's fueled by a passion for growing boating, expanding access, and strengthening community. We can't wait to open the gates."

The Sausalito Boat Show runs from September 19-21 at Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito. We'll be there handing out magazines and good vibes all weekend, so come see us, win a hat, take a photo, grab a magazine and meet your favorite Latitude 38 ambassador.

Go to www.sausalitoboatshow.com for tickets and details on all the events. And, if you're available to help out, volunteers are needed. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/45qs8EA — latitude

racing into environmental action

At the end of a regatta, long after the last boat has been trailered up and driven away, what is left onshore tells its own story, one that is often ignored. Forgotten gear, bits of electrical tape, broken zip ties, snack wrappers and empty plastic bottles remain scattered along the dock. Sailing is a sport immediately connected to the water, but its environmental footprint is often overlooked. The very athletes who depend on clean oceans for competition and recreation can unintentionally contribute to their decay. But a growing movement in the sailing community aims to change that.

Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation organization, is leading the way through its Clean Regatta Initiative. This program offers a simple framework for organizers to reduce the environmental impact of sailing events across the world. From small intraclub regattas to international championships, the Clean Regatta certification process provides step-by-step guidelines to help events lessen their ecological footprint. By eliminating single-use plastics, establishing recycling stations, and promoting ocean education, it provides sailors with a framework to protect the oceans they depend on so heavily.

At the front of this movement is Chloe Goodman, a 29er sailor from San Diego. She became involved with Sailors for the Sea after learning about the Clean Regatta program and immediately felt it aligned with her values. "It gave me a clear way to combine my passion for racing with environmental action," Chloe says. "I've always loved the ocean, and I started noticing how much plastic and waste was left behind after regattas. I was looking for a way to do something meaningful through sailing, and when I discovered the Clean Regattas program, it felt like the perfect fit."

Chloe advocates for small, green changes so that people can get started: "There are so many simple things that make a big difference," she explains. "Skipping single-use water bottles and bringing reusable packaging, such as reusable metal boxes, a reusable water bottle and silicone ziplock bags, is a huge start. Also, setting up recycling stations, adding a water station and organizing cleanup crews are all easy sustainability practices to implement day to day or at events. Even switching to digital notice boards instead of printing out pages of

For sheer variety of boats and gear, sailors can't do better than a visit to the Annapolis Boat Show. If you've got cruising dreams or are pondering any kind of sailboat or major equipment, the Annapolis Boat Show, being held this year from October 9-12, is the most comprehensive, in-person knowledge center you'll find anywhere in the United States.

October is a beautiful time of year to visit the historical town of Annapolis and make a shopping/browsing excursion east for a long weekend. The main attraction is, of course, the sailboats, which include small dinghies and massive catamarans and

Clockwise from top right: Author of this Sightings Chloe Eenmaa; Chloe at a beach cleanup; Chloe with a group of kids at a Sailors for the Sea kelp clinic; beach cleanups should be a standard part of the community. The California Coastal Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, September 20. Visit: www.coastal.ca.gov.

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everything in between.

We've made an annual pilgrimage to the show for the past 30+ years and always return home invigorated by the sailing community. Whether you're inspecting gear in person or perusing the booths to pick an expert's brain — or you're just there to drink a few painkillers and dig the scene — the Annapolis Boat Show is one of a kind.

We hope to run into you while we're doing the aforementioned cruising, perusing and boozing, and enjoying the East Coast in the fall. It's truly a terrific time of the year to visit and sail the Chesapeake.

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results and instructions can reduce waste."

In the future, Chloe hopes sustainability becomes an essential part of sailing culture. She imagines a sport where "recycled sailcloth, eco-friendly apparel, and electric or solar-powered coach boats" are the norm. More importantly, she wants Clean Regattas to be a standard part of every practice and event, not just an occasional effort. By making these changes, sailing can become an example for how sports can live alongside and protect the environment.

Want to get involved? Organize a beach cleanup near you. Create awareness. Choose reusable gear bags, lunch containers and water bottles. Share these habits with teammates, coaches and younger sailors and help build environmental consciousness.

In the end, every sailor has a role to play. The sport of sailing depends on the ocean, and it's only right that we return the favor.

— chloe eenmaa

SIGHTINGS

a high sierra regatta we won't forget

The only thing better than the sound of new sails is the sound of your friends cheering from the shoreline. That's what I wanted this year's High Sierra Regatta to be about. But like most good sailing stories, things didn't quite go according to plan.

It was a beautiful mor ning — the kind where the sun stretches lazily across camp, slowly peeling back the chill that settled in overnight. The lake lay still, with rowers gliding like whispers across its glassy surface as the low haze began to lift. Spirits were high. We had the Lusty crew from Mexico and the Sitkas by our side, cheering us on as we prepared to race alongside Mitch and Quincey, who now officially owned Little Blue Boat (formerly Sniper One). It felt like things were shaping up to be a great weekend.

It had been over a year since Geronimo had danced with the wind. We were extra-excited to hoist our brand-new sails from Precision Sails, convinced they'd give us that extra edge. If confidence could win

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Cathy Simon and her husband Charles have covered around 100,000 miles of ocean, cruising aboard their Taswell 58 Celebration Latitude has chronicled many of their adventures, including their 11-month World ARC circumnavigation in 2014-2015. This led to the couple being included in Latitude's West Coast circumnavigator's list, speaking engagements at the Annapolis Boat Show, and their first book, Quick Start Circumnavigation Guide based on their circumnavigation.

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Sailing never goes quite according to plan. Author of this Sightings Marissa Neely (top middle and bottom right) recalls an unfortunate collision between 'Geronimo' and 'Red Eye' (top right) that ultimately brought the community closer together.

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the Arctic Circle to the Pacific Ocean end of the Arctic Circle," they told Latitude in 2016.

Cathy Simon is thought to be the first woman to do the Northwest Passage, a North American continent circumnavigation and a global circumnavigation. She has now authored a second book, Cathy Simon World Sailor filled with practical cruising information and adventures from her travels.

The Simons lear ned to sail on San Francisco Bay and currently live in Spokane, WA, which is where they started their 2014 circumnavigation. They’ve done the miles and now have many lessons to share with future voyagers in Cathy’s new book.

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regattas, we were already on the podium just by association.

Saturday: After breakfast, Chris and I rigged Geronimo and made our way out to the start line, tacking alongside our fleet and weaving between the other classes that dotted the lake like confetti. That familiar hum of adrenaline settled into my stomach as I managed the sheets under Chris's calm (but focused) commands. At the sound of the gun, we were off third over the line, our new sails filling beautifully as we charged up the course.

We finished sixth, but it was a tight race — one of those finishes where you're still grinning, knowing you fought for every inch. Spirits were high. Then came the second start.

We were forced to tack early to avoid a couple of rogue kayakers who had paddled right into the starting area, throwing off our timing and positioning. Still, we clawed our way back, picking off boats one by one. It was shaping up to be a decent recovery … until we rounded the second downwind mark.

That's when we collided with Red Eye.

Red Eye is the legendary boat owned by Chris's Uncle Scooter — the godfather of the Victory 21 fleet, and quite literally the reason we're all here. For the first time in over two decades, Scooter wasn't at the helm. Instead, he'd passed the tiller to his fraternity brother and longtime crew, Chuck Phillips, known to us as Uncle Chuck.

Red Eye is notorious for always landing on the podium. Their crew never reveals their secrets — black magic, we joke — and we've spent years trying to beat them. We never imagined it would happen like this.

"You see Red Eye coming up?" I asked from the bow, bracing to douse the whisker pole. We were on a downwind port tack about to round the mark, while Red Eye was on an upwind starboard tack.

"Yeah, I see them," Chris replied — right as Chuck's booming "STARBOARD!" cut through the wind. In a blink, our boom was against their cap shroud, pulling them from their course and breaking their mast in half.

The air went still in my lungs as I tur ned to see Red Eye's sails crumpling over what remained of her mast. Chris's face was pale — wide-eyed and shaken, he dropped his head into his hands, trying to process what had just happened. What should have been a spirited downwind leg turned into a quiet, somber sail back to the dock, where Red Eye was already under tow. Chris was devastated. Embarrassed. Heartbroken. Of all the boats on the water, we had to hit Red Eye, the boat and the patriarch of Victory 21 sailing.

Once at the dock, Chris made his way to Chuck and his crew, who had just stepped off their wounded vessel. Scooter wasn't far behind, climbing off the boat he'd been watching the race from."I'm not gonna hit you, son," Scooter said with a half smile, pulling Chris into a hug.

I stood back and watched both "Uncles" embrace Chris, steadying him with their quiet understanding. No yelling. No blame. Just a shared weight of unfortunate circumstance, softened by decades of camaraderie. They rolled up Red Eye's sails — the iconic double zeroes with red pupils — carefully stowing them away like a wounded flag. Our plan had been to offer Geronimo to Chuck and the crew so they could race in Red Eye's place, but Chuck declined. Instead, he offered up another solution. Everyone was OK. Boats can be fixed. Family? That's forever.

I sailed Geronimo back to the dock while Chris helped Red Eye regroup. Mitch and Quincey had halyard issues aboard Little Blue Boat, so when Chris returned, we dropped their mast to sort it out. Then, our floating friends arrived via pontoon boat and the real therapy continued on outside column of next sightings page

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began: sunsetter cocktails at the China Peak Boathouse, baby snuggles from 5-month-old Obi, and laughter so hard it left our abs sore.

That night, we cozied up and displayed our annual viewing of Wind, the sailing movie that inspired us to name Geronimo. We usually watch it before the regatta. This time, the universe demanded a post-incident viewing. Considering a similar incident occurred in the movie, we couldn't help but feel like we were fulfilling some prophecy.

Sunday: The last time I watched a regatta from the shore, I was 14 and clueless. Chris was still "just a friend" and had invited me to watch him race. Nothing made sense as the boats went back and forth. But now, with some seasons under my belt, I watched with intent. It was much more than boats just going "back and forth," they were playing the wind, strategically pushing each other over the start line early and calling starboard whenever they could. Chris was crewing aboard Geronimo, with Uncle Chuck at the tiller — a solution to Red Eye's retirement from the regatta and a unique learning opportunity for Chris.

Geronimo looked stunning. Our crimson Victory 21, with the "Geronimo" logo displayed on the headsail, danced across the lake with elegance. She held her own, finishing fourth in the first race.

The second race saw a better start, and they crossed the finish in third. We gave Chris a round of applause as he rejoined us, filling his hands with a Solo cup and a fork full of boozy watermelon. "Crewing is hard," he said, collapsing into the camper. "I have a newfound appreciation for you," he said to me with tired eyes.

After awards on the beach, we ended the day with our annual fleet photo, this year bigger than ever. New babies, new boats, familiar faces, and growing traditions — it's what makes this regatta more than a race. It's a reunion.

Before we parted ways, Uncle Chuck — ever the mentor — had a list of notes for me. Rigging suggestions, tuning tips, racing strategies, each one delivered like a nugget of gold passed down from a master craftsman. It wasn't criticism — it was legacy. He was sharing the secrets that have made Red Eye a legend, handing them to us not as a consolation, but as a challenge.

We have the tools. We have the tribe. And with every lesson learned, we're one step closer to seeing Geronimo on that podium. And we won't stop chasing it.

— marissa neely

where the blows and the jibes are good

With over 200 episodes of salty adventures on Latitude 38's Good Jibes podcast, here's a taste of two recent conversations with sailors that have stuck with us.

Bill and Suzette: Sailing Into Retirement

Bill and Suzette Lewis are the kind of couple who make you think, "That's what I want to do when I grow up." Longtime Blue Water Cruising Club members, sailing brought them together for the start of a decades-long partnership. Their first date? A picnic and a bottle of wine aboard a Catalina 27. They fell in love on the water and soon bought their first boat together, a Catalina 22 named Ono

From weekends at Big Geiger Cove to building decks on the beach, they became fixtures in the Catalina cruising community. But their

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Inflation is taking a bite out of everything, including raising the already high cost of boating. The public may not feel sympathy for owners who struggle to purchase and pay for berthing, insurance and maintenance on their 50-ft yacht, but the vast majority of sailors are in far more modest boats that are under 30-ft and are often many decades old. A small percentage of those sailors may one day grow up to purchase a slick 50-footer, but most will happily continue to sail small boats. Or not.

The trouble is, the waterfront is the most valuable land in the country, so every real estate investor hoping to earn profits from land eyes the shoreline for its high return

Left: Reno Cambridge. Right: Bill and Suzette Lewis.

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on investment. They're not thinking about its value to the community. Theoretically, that's a concern for city councils. The pinch is being felt everywhere, and city councils are happy to cooperate, deferring to the developers and forgetting about public access.

A few years ago, Latitude started a Working Waterfront page on our website to collect the stories related to the maritime trades and preserving access to the Bay and ocean. Please stay alert and get involved. The waterfront we've enjoyed for decades is getting gobbled up and less affordable and accessible every week. www.latitude38.com/working-waterfront-west-coast

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story took a bigger turn when, instead of buying an island (yes, that was actually on the table), they decided a boat could be their floating home. With engineering minds and a shared love of planning, they spent years narrowing down their dream cruising boat.

They looked at everything from Italian-built race boats to performance cruisers before finding their match in a Jeanneau 51. It had everything they wanted: a comfortable guest cabin, a dedicated laundry and workroom, and, importantly for Bill, enough headroom to stand up straight. They bought it in France, visited the factory during the build, and even shipped over pallets of gear to have ready when the boat splashed.

Now they live the dream they mapped out: 90 days cruising the Med, 90 days back home. They've explored from Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, to Greece, cooking fresh-market food aboard and relishing the life they built — one decision, one boat, and one crossing at a time.

You can hear the full story, including how they pulled off their plan and what it's really like to cruise part-time in Europe, on Good Jibes Episode #199.

Reno Cambridge: From Deckhand to Captain to Boatbuilder

If Bill and Suzette's story is about long-ter m planning, Reno Cambridge's is about seizing opportunity when it appears — sometimes on Craigslist.

We talked with Reno while sailing aboard Matthew Turner. His sailing life began unexpectedly. While visiting Boston, he used a free pass to board the schooner Liberty Clipper. Within a month of his first sail ever, he got a job on the boat. That chance encounter launched a 20year career on tall ships. He's crewed and captained vessels up and down the East Coast, through the Keys, and now on the West Coast as captain of the schooner Freda B.

But Reno doesn't just sail; he builds and restores. He bought his personal boat, the Cape George 36 Pacific Crystal, in 2020 during the quiet, early days of COVID. It came with good bones and a deck in need of a complete rebuild. Learning as he went, Reno tackled the restoration head-on, replacing rotted sections, redoing earlier repairs as his skills improved, and upgrading systems to make her capable of serious passagemaking.

Living aboard in Sausalito's Galilee Harbor, Reno is surrounded by a community of mariners and artists. It's a throwback to a waterfront where knowledge is shared over dockside conversations and boats are in every stage of repair or adventure. For Reno, it's the perfect base: close to family, steeped in maritime history, and right on the edge of some of the most beautiful sailing in the world.

When he's not working on Pacific Crystal, Reno is at the helm of Freda B, welcoming guests aboard for everything from foggy-morning Bay tours to solemn memorial sails. He's passionate about introducing young people to the water and especially those who've never had access. It's all part of preserving the traditions and values of tall ship sailing.

His dream? To take Pacific Crystal cruising in the Mediterranean, with Tunis high on his list. "I've heard you can smell the spice markets before you can see the lights," he says.

You can hear Reno's full journey from his first tack to his boatbuilding lessons on Good Jibes Episode #200.

— ryan foland, Good Jibes host and SoCal correspondent

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PI TO THE 50TH —

Astory of ingenuity and adventure, loss and survival, and one deeply tied to the beginnings of ULDBs and the history of ocean racing on the California Coast.

Steve Fennell grew up the eldest of five siblings in Alameda, California. Sailing was the center of the Fennell family, and with their going out every weekend, it seemed that everything revolved around sailing. After graduating from SDSU, Steve found his way to Capitola in the late '60s and purchased the historical Van Sickle house on Cherry Avenue. He lived there with his wife and daughter, Serena, and offered cheap rents to friends in one of the many rooms and apartments on the property. Steve became a middle school math teacher and was a free thinker way ahead of his time. He invented a honeycomb aluminum building material, the Fennell Module. He held ecology classes for students and "was a safe harbor" for young people in his community. Students could be themselves around Steve and "never have to worry."

Steve had become involved in the Santa Cruz sailing community as one of the originators of the SCYC SCORE series, and he was keen to build a boat out of composites, just as he had seen his neighbor Bill Lee do with Magic The empty lot across the street became his boatyard. According to interviews, Steve and a friend first attempted to build a boat off the mold from George Olson's Grendel

Apparently, they got far enough along in the build to have laid fiberglass on one side of the mold before Steve realized he should work on his own design and they abandoned the project. "When Ron Moore rescued Grendel's mold from certain destruction, a new partnership was born between Ron and John Moore, and George Olson. The next chapter of the story was the creation of the ultimate Wednesday Night boat for Monterey Bay — Summertime. The first thing the trio decided was that the new boat needed a little more beam than Grendel's five feet and change. No problem. They just jammed a few 2x4s in the mold and pried it apart until it looked about right. A foot more beam looked pretty good, and the glass and resin started flowing."

Some speculate that the fiberglass Steve had laid up created additional rigidity in the mold, causing uneven spreading when they widened the hull, with the result being the famed and endearing asymmetry of the Moore 24. Steve began designing the hull for Pi, a 24-ft fiberglass ULDB, in 1971. He documented the process in photos, often using his growing baby, Serena, as a marker of time passing as the boat materialized. In the family collection of slides, there is baby Serena with the stations cut out in sequence, Serena learning to walk around the lot when the fiberglass was being laid, and toddler Serena at the launch of Pi. Steve included others in his build and would often let some of his young neighbors and students from the middle school, including Niels Kisling, help with sanding and painting.

Steve didn't particularly have a background in engineering or naval architecture, but he was curious and an inventor by nature. Steve was certainly inspired by Bill Lee and Ron Moore, and was often at the lot in Capitola or at Moore's Reef, learning from and with the pioneers as they were building some of the first ULDBs. Much is lost to history as to how and why Steve chose to build the light keel for a 2,000-pound boat, but as evidenced by the asymmetrical Moore 24, lots of things about boatbuilding were experimental at that time. As Bill Lee said when asked what prompted him and the others to build ultralight ocean racing boats, it was "because we could … and the ocean was there."

Piwas completed in 1972. Family and friends celebrated her launch in Santa Cruz Harbor. Steve conducted a self-righting test with Pi in the estuary, resulting in his adding an additional hatch for egress near the stern of the boat. Steve often sailed Pi with his younger brother Walter, the golden child of the Fennell clan — with his long, wavy blond hair, bright eyes, his easy dimpled smile, and a playful spirit of adventure — who was an accomplished sailor on San Francisco Bay. Steve and Walter raced in the 1973 Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara Race, successfully completing the course without issue.

Niels remembers Steve's generosity, as he often would allow Niels and friends to take Pi out on Monterey Bay on their own. So it was no surprise when Steve and Walter asked Niels, who was 16 at this time, to crew with them in the 1975 Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara Race. Niels' father, who had been a leader in the Danish Resistance during World War II, secreting Jewish refugees out of occupied territories and no stranger to preparing for ocean passages, would only permit Niels to race if there was a life raft aboard. Niels' father purchased the available four-person life raft on the market at the time, a model widely used in small aircraft. Like boat building of the era, much of the safety equipment for ocean racing in 1975 was experimental. Most sailors didn't wear life jackets and sailed in cotton jeans and Chuck Taylors. Niels had a float coat and had packed wool socks and a flashlight. The crew set off in high spirits on Friday, June 27, 1975.

Walter and Steve Fennell.

A REMEMBRANCE TO REMEMBER

Theweather started out sporty as they made their way toward the coast of Big Sur, and deteriorated through the day and into the night. Other racers remarked that they went to bare poles at some points as the gale strengthened and the sea state got to three-plus meters. The crew had been sailing for hours with just a jib up, and Pi was awash with water as they surfed down monstrous waves. The crew kept track of their progress and noted their best estimates on the cockpit bulkhead. In the late afternoon of Friday, Walter was driving and Niels was on deck as a massive wave picked up Pi and she was rolled. Walter was tethered to the cockpit, being pulled under, and was struggling to keep his head above water. Niels was able to retrieve a knife and cut the tether so Walter could swim to the surface.

Steve had been down below and was trying to push the life raft out of the safety hatch, and Niels pulled from

the outside. The life raft inflated partially and the crew were able to gather some food and what safety supplies they had — there was no such thing as handheld VHF or EPIRB yet — from the capsized Pi and to squeeze into the minuscule raft. They tied the painter to

the upturned hull of Pi for a time, but the boat appeared to be sinking and the crew decided to abandon ship into the life raft at approximately three miles off the coast of Point Sur as the sun was setting on June 27.

Stevetried to keep spirits light by pointing out constellations as they appeared in the night sky, and the crew thought they could see headlights on Highway 1. At some point in the evening, taking stock of their dire circumstances and because the life raft was barely staying above water as the three companions were essentially on top of each other, they had agreed that if any one of them did not survive, the others would set their body off the raft, to give the others a better chance at survival.

As they had tracked their progress during the race on Pi by writing on the hull, they began notations on the inflated tube of the life raft, "Pi CAP[sized] 27 June 8:15PM."

Walter had been soaked to the bone and exhausted from helming when he got into the life raft, and he soon became quiet and lethargic. He became unresponsive during the darkest part of the night, and just before dawn he was without a pulse. Walter Fennell, age 22, succumbed to exposure and was set free in the Pacific by his brother and his friend in the early hours of Saturday, June 28, 1975, "WALT DEAD 28th 5:00AM."

For a time, Steve had a renewed energy and was determined to seek

'Pi' is completed, on the trailer and ready to launch.

FAMILY ARCHIVE

SERENA FENNELL

Niels, Steve and Walter sailing out of Santa Cruz Harbor on the way to the start of the 1975 Santa Barbara Race.

rescue. But as the duo drifted in the howling wind and waves, Steve too became quiet and succumbed to the elements, "STEVE DEAD 28th 8:45AM." As the sun began to rise higher in the east over the Santa Lucia Mountains, Niels set the body of his mentor and friend to sea to join his brother. Steve Fennell was 33.

Niels came to terms with the terrible predicament in which he found himself as he wrote, "I'M ALONE AND WAITING HELP." The sunshine gave him some much-needed warmth, and he tried to eat food for energy. Throughout that day, Niels was in and out of consciousness and delirium. Serendipitously, as evening began to set in on Saturday, June 28, Niels was coherent enough to see an oil tanker approaching. He did his best to stand up in the life raft and wave his float coat frantically above his head. He waved and watched as the ship steamed north past him and out of sight.

As the ship disappeared into the distance, Niels began to feel any hope he had slipping away as the sun began to sink lower toward the horizon. Niels accepted that he would likely be spending another night in the sinking raft and wasn't sure if he would survive until morning.

But on this day, the chief engineer on the Utah Standard, who usually took his smoke break on deck looking toward the open ocean, was compelled to instead have his cigarette on the starboard flybridge to admire the rugged coastline of Big Sur. It was during those few moments of solitude that he spotted the tiny raft bobbing wildly in the waves with an even tinier person waving in desperation for salvation.

The captain did a Williamson Turn to retrace their course and find the raft

again. The ship attempted multiple approaches and was finally able to get a ladder down to Niels. After almost 24 hours in the raft and suffering from exposure, Niels no longer had the strength to climb. A crew member went down the ladder and helped Niels up the rungs, and at Niels' insistence, brought the remnants of the deflated raft with them onto the ship. Niels had been lifted to safety less than two miles off the coast from Piedras Blancas, just as the light vanished on June 28. As the rest of the race participants were finishing the race at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, the reports of the loss of Pi and her crew cast a shadow over the fleet.

After war ming up on the ship, and once a health checkup had determined that despite his ordeal, he was no worse for wear, Niels was delivered to the arms of his family and swarms of reporters at the Commercial Dock in Richmond, CA. In the ensuing days, the Coast Guard searched by boat, and the Fennell family and Niels took to the air to look for any sign of the Fennell brothers or Pi. The remnants of Pi washed up on a beach near Ragged Point, and subsequently, the wreckage was destroyed and buried in the sand where it lay.

The Fennell and Kisling families were forever altered and connected, the effects of the accident rippling through the generations of both families in the 50 years afterward.

SERENA FENNELL

Niels' collection of the float coat that saved his life, the life raft from the accident, and a piece of the hull of 'Pi' found at 'Pi' Beach 22 years after the accident.

Baby Serena with the cut-out stations of the frame of the wooden plug for 'Pi'.

VIKKI FENNELL

A REMEMBRANCE TO REMEMBER

Formany, the relationship to Santa Cruz and sailing might have ended there.

Niels was undeterred, getting back out on the water within days, and instilling his love of sailing and sense of adventure in his boys.

In the Fennell family, the loss of Steve and Walter was difficult to discuss, and many of the younger Fennells hardly knew about them, but the surviving Fennell siblings shared their love and connection to sailing with their children as well.

The youngest Fennell brother, Justis, seeking a connection to his lost siblings, later got a job at Moore's Reef to learn about boats similar to Pi. When the time came for his other brother, Michael, to buy his own boat in the 1980s, Justis recommended the Moore 24. Hull #75, Paramour, became the Fennell summer home in the Delta, and was often seen with lawn chairs on the deck and Fennell kids being towed behind the boat on a line, cheering on the other Moores as they raced to Stockton.

at a Moore 24 regatta in 2024 that the Fennells and Kislings reconnected and a vision was born to commemorate the history of Pi on the 50th anniversary of the accident.

Niels Kisling and his son Jack, who sails in the Moore fleet, invited the Fennells to stay with them, and Niels shared details of his account with Rowan.

That same summer, on a midnight watch during the 2024 Pacific Cup, Fennell family friend John Callahan told Justis' daughter, Marina Fennell,

OnSaturday, June 28, the Fennell and Kisling families held a historical presentation at the SCYC. On display were archival photos and documents from The Build, The Race, and The Rescue. Niels shared the raft and orange float coat that saved his life, a scrapbook full of images and newspaper clippings from the accident, and the piece of Pi that he found 22 years after the tragedy.

They had agreed that if any one of them did not survive, the others would set their body off the raft, to give the others a better chance at survival.

the story of the tragic 1975 Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara Race. An idea was launched that became the Pi Project, to preserve the history for the next generations.

Several people attending also brought photo albums with images from the 1970s. Marina Fennell composed a scripted program detailing The Build, The Race and Capsize, and The Rescue, which was read in four voices: a narrator, Steve Fennell, Walter Fennell and Niels Kisling.

As the Fennell kids grew to be accomplished sailors in their own right, Nathaniel and Rowan Fennell, Walter and Steve's nephews, began campaigning Paramour in earnest in the late '90s, and #75 has been a regular on the starting line ever since. It was

The commemoration began on Friday, June 27, 2025, with a trip down the coast to Ragged Point, where Pi washed up on the beach 50 years ago. Niels led three generations of Fennell family members to "Pi Beach"; most of them had never been to the spot. Stories were shared, native flowers were placed, and a Pi symbol made of driftwood was installed to mark the place where Pi washed ashore and now lies in pieces under the sand.

In the room were eight sailors who'd participated in the 1975 Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara Race. They are Howard Spruit, Alan Wirtanen, Don Snyder, Walter Olivieri, Jay Crum, Wally Hansen, Bill Lee and Niels Kisling.

Steve Fennell's daughter, Serena, was 2 years old at the time of the accident. She has since written a children's book, A Journey to Wholeness, a reflection of Serena's own journey to wholeness after tragedy, which she read to the audience.

During Saturday's program, videos were projected of sailing in Santa Cruz

Left: Sistership to 'Pi', 'Nelle Belle', one of three other boats built off the 'Pi' mold by Alan Wirtanen. Alan modified the rudder and keel design for greater stability. Alan had Marina Fennell and Christian Kisling aboard for the Memorial Sail Out. Right: Eight sailors who'd sailed in the 1975 Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara Race were in the room for the presentation on Saturday, June 28. They are Howard Spruit, Alan Wirtanen, Don Snyder, Walter Olivieri, Jay Crum, Wally Hansen, Bill Lee and Niels Kisling.

PI TO THE 50TH — A REMEMBRANCE

in the 1970s, originally filmed and provided by David Vandenberg. The program ended with a video of the actual rescue shot from aboard the oil tanker, Utah Standard

Sunday, a fleet of 10+ boats sailed out into Monterey Bay, including Summertime, the first Moore 24 and Nelly Belle, Alan Wirtanen's boat and a sister ship to Pi. Serena Fennell led the fleet with a cleansing ceremony followed by offering flowers to the sea, and poems and special thoughts were shared with the group over VHF. The preparation for the event and the weekend itself allowed the families to connect further with each other and with those lost.

The Fennell and Kisling families are grateful to the Santa Cruz Yacht Club for their support in hosting the historical presentation and to the wider Santa Cruz sailing community for helping us to honor the lost sailors and their willingness to contribute their memories and insights to the Pi Project.

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WHO'S ABOARD FOR THE 31ST BAJA HA-HA?

OnMonday, November 3, the 31st Baja Ha-Ha fleet will cast off the docklines or haul up the anchor and head south on the annual Cruisers Rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Crews aboard the 100+ boats will be waving and hooting and hollering as they pass by the official starting boat. Those of us not signed up for the Ha-Ha will be waving farewell from the docks, rather than the decks.

Ahead of each Ha-Ha, the Poobah and Assistant Poobah gather a little background on the fleet; a who's who of the Ha-Ha. Over the years this has proven to be a fun read and is great for getting to know one's fellow cruisers. It's also great for those following along from home. Of course, we can only tell you about the sailors — we know nothing about the cruising experience of the whales, dolphins, frigate birds, flying fish and other sealife you're likely to encounter along the way. We can, however, assume that they're very comfortable in their environment, and with a little luck, will happily cruise along with the fleet from time to time.

Here's a snapshot of the Baja Ha-Ha XXXI participants.

Raven — Reinke 13M Special Jim & Lisa Osse

Everett, WA / Leavenworth, WA

Jim, 67, is a retired mechanical engineer, while Lisa is a retired technical writer. Their crew will be Mic Fite, 71, an electrical engineer.

"We are relatively new to boat ownership and long-passage sailing," Jim and Lisa report, "but not to adventure. Our first date was a three-day climb of Glacier Peak, and our honeymoon was a 10-month around-the-world bicycle trip.

"It was always our hope to go bluewater sailing, but other activities — mountaineering, kayaking, and motorcycling — got in the way. But the desire did not go away. After retiring it took 3+ years to find the right boat. We bought $$Raven in 2021 and alternated working on her in the winter (Jim did a full systems refit) and sailing in the summers. Our summer trips took us to Alaska and back, around Vancouver Island, and around Haida Gwaii. Now we are ready to make the Big Left Turn out of the Strait of Juan de Fuca as part of the 2025 Coho Ho Ho Rally and sail to Mexico with the Baja Ha-Ha.

"Raven is a twin-keel aluminum-hull cutter made in Bavaria in 2001. She has sailed around the world in the hands of other owners, and we are confident she will get us wherever we decide to sail.

"We were going to join the Ha-Ha last year, but on a whim, we decided to take seven months to ride our motorcycles from our home in Leavenworth, Washington, to Ushuaia, Argentina, a distance of roughly 18,000 miles. Our sailing dream is to cross the South Pacific," they add, "then head to Northern Europe via the Northwest Passage. But first things first. We love Mexico and look forward to spending a winter in the Sea of Cortez and on the mainland west coast."

During his career, Jim designed underwater autonomous vehicles to gather oceanographic data, including the Seaglider and Deepglider at the University of Washington. He also participated in many Arctic field camps, including three trips to the North Pole, to support scientific operations under the ice.

Orca — Cartwright 44 Pat Fryer

San Rafael / Novato Pat, 68, is a retired utility service rep. He'll have three crew: Jeremy Shima, an entrepreneur, and two others yet to be determined.

In his 35 years of sailing, Pat has owned five sailboats, including the 1993 Jerry Cartwright-designed Orca for the last four years. While this will be Pat's first Ha-Ha, he has considerable sailing experience, having done the '96 and '00 Pacific Cups. He's also sailed to San Diego twice and Santa Barbara and Catalina once each.

After the Ha-Ha, Pat plans to cruise the Sea of Cortez and beyond. His dream destination would be Hamburg, Germany, because "it's close to our flat in Hannover." A Wally 150 would fit the bill as Pat's dream boat, despite the fact that the humble Bernard Moitessier is his kind of sailing hero. A right-hander, Pat says ice cream "satisfies my savage sweet tooth."

"To be what we are and to become what we are capable of becoming is the only end in life" is Pat's favorite quote, coming from the great Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote The Wrecker, which just happens to be the Poobah's favorite book. The Wrecker is a rollicking tale where art and business collide, and takes place in Paris, Edinburgh, San Francisco, Sausalito, Sydney, Midway, and Honolulu. The spirit of the Ha-Ha actually comes from the late-1800s day trips from San Francisco to Sausalito described in the book.

Capricorn — Hallberg-Rassy 42F Simon & Lisa Lilley

Seattle, WA

Simon, 53, is a retired actuary, which the Poobah presumes means he used mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess the risk of potential events with the goal of helping businesses and clients develop policies that minimize the cost of that risk. Lisa continues to work as a software developer. The two will doublehand.

Simon fell in love with cruising while chartering with family on the coast of Scotland, and couldn't wait to move to Seattle and enjoy the cruising grounds of the Pacific Northwest, where they have lived for 20 years. "I started with a 22-footer," Simon reports, "then went

'Raven' - Jim and Lisa Osse.

'Orca' - Pat Fryer

on to enjoy a Catalina 30 for almost 10 years. Now Lisa and I have just finished refitting our Frers-designed HallbergRassy for big cruising adventures.

"We're equally keen sailors, and it's been a dream of ours to cruise Mexico and hopefully beyond into the Pacific. Our dream destinations include the Marshall Islands, New Zealand, and the west coast of Scotland.

"As I get older, my dream boat starts looking more like a Nordhavn motorsailer," says Simon, "although the new Hallberg-Rassy looks pretty sweet."

The Poobah loves Simon's favorite quote, which is from Dylan Thomas: "When you burn your bridges, what a pretty fire it makes."

Sea's the Dream — Jeanneau 44DS

Rick & Chris Watson

Bellingham, WA / Culdesac, ID

Rick, 68, is a retired wildlife biologist, while his spouse Chris is a retired teacher. They will have two crew, but had not selected them as of press time.

Rick reports he's been sailing "about 50 years," during which time he's owned just three sailboats. He and Chris acquired Sea's the Dream 13 years ago. The last Ha-Ha will be the first for Rick and Chris, but before that they expect to have done a 15-day passage from Port Townsend to San Diego as part of the Cojo Ho Ho this summer. In 2022, Rick spent three months sailing from Bellingham to Juneau via the Inside Passage and back via the outside of Vancouver Island. After this, the Ha-Ha is likely to be a warm breeze for him and Chris.

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"After the Ha-Ha we will explore the Sea of Cortez and the coast of Mexico to Puerto Vallarta," they say.

"My dream destination is the islands of the South Pacific," Rick says. "While my dream boat is a Hallberg-Rassy 44, my Jeanneau 44 is pretty darn good as a dream boat, too!"

First solo circumnavigator and author Joshua Slocum is Rick and Chris's sailing hero. Between April 1893 and 1894, Slocum rebuilt and refitted the derelict sloop Spray in a seaside pasture in Massachusetts. Then he set sail across the Atlantic twice to begin what would become a three-year, 48,000mile circumnavigation. With the book Sailing Alone Around the World, the self-deprecating Slocum proved to be as fine an author as he was a sailor.

Athena — Custom Solent 44 (W) Joe Maciorowski & Katie Oitzinger Loch Lomond / Sebastopol Joe, 66, is a retired firefighter/paramedic while spouse Katie is a retired teacher. They plan to have two crew.

"I've had a few dif ferent forks in my trail, workwise," Joe says. "I was a mechanic/engine builder, a scuba and swift water rescue instructor, a firefighter/paramedic, and a general contractor, and most recently I taught auto shop and construction in high schools. I just retired."

Katie has been a restaurant owner and a high school science teacher with a big focus on AP environmental science. Joe lear ned to sail on a 17-ft Gruman canoe and Hobie Cats. "For a few summers I was a whitewater rafting guide and scuba instructor, getting paid to have fun. I sailed on a wooden

replica of Joshua Slocum's Spray out of Bar Harbor, Maine. Ed Davis, the owner, built her by himself using mostly traditional methods. My father and I spent four months welding a steel version of Spray in the 1980s."

Left-handed Katie grew up on Long Island, New York, where she sailed Blue Jays as a kid. "I enjoy exploring the pockets and slots of San Francisco Bay in all her moods. I like chocolate and making bread, as well as turtles and all beautiful things in nature." She's excited about the couple's next chapter living on and in the water. "We got back into sailing with a MacGregor 25 with a cast iron keel, then moved up to Nepenthe, a Pearson 30. Now we sail on our dream boat, Athena, a 44-ft custom aluminum expedition boat, which we've owned for two-and-a-half years after buying her in Tahiti. She's named after our incredible Great Pyrenees dog, who barks no more."

Not surprisingly, Joshua Slocum, the first person to sail around the world singlehanded, is the couple's sailing hero. Slocum wrote a terrific book about the adventure.

Mystic Wind — Catalina 350 Meggie Woodfield & Steven Naler

San Diego

Meggie, 35, is a product manager at Microsoft and owner of Mystic Wind

Her crew will be life partner Steven Naler, 38, who is a licensed captain and the junior fleet manager at the Southwestern Yacht Club. Originally from Provo, Utah, Meggie moved to San Diego in 2021. Despite little sailing experience, she was invited to race and

'Capricorn' - Lisa and Simon Lilley.

'Sea's the Dream' - Rick and Chris Watson.

'Athena'Katie Oitzinger and Joe Maciorowski.

WHO'S ABOARD FOR

was immediately hooked. She bought Mystic Wind in early 2023 with aspirations to go cruising internationally. She met Steven around the same time, and they have been together since.

Steven has lived in San Diego for most of his life and has a lot of sailing experience. He is the winner of annual CRA sailing awards with his

J/24 crew aboard Wharf Rat and has done multiple boat deliveries, including to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and north to Port Townsend, WA.

There's nothing unusual about Meggie's Catalina 350. As for herself, she's not left-handed, doesn't have a nickname, and doesn't have any sailing heroes. But she does love cake and pastries. And she really loves her first boat. "I'm very attached to Mystic Wind and not sure I'll ever give her up."

"After the Ha-Ha we plan to keep Mystic Wind in La Paz and explore the immediate area for a few months," Meggie says. Because she's able to work remotely, she and Steven are considering the possibility of cruising part-time while working. "But we need to see how well Starlink works in Mexico first!" (Poobah Tip: I've had five Starlinks on boats in Mexico/California, the Caribbean, and France. Starlink kills it. It only takes a couple of minutes to set up

and has only failed during the height of the most intense tropical downpours. It's been the biggest game-changer in my 50 years of sailing offshore.)

Ultimately, Meggie and Steven would love to cruise the South Pacific. Re: My final feature now complete

Asyou can see, these are everyday folks taking the opportunity to sail south among a fleet of like-minded people. Sure, not everyone is a retired wildlife biologist, or has been to the North Pole for work, or sailed on a wooden replica of Joshua Slocum's Spray, but these aren't prerequisites to sailing the Ha-Ha. The most important thing is that you love to sail. Oh, and a love of ice cream may help; that's a common thread. If we were to take a (very) rough stab, we could say well over 10,000 people have made this annual voyage to Mexico. Add your name to the list and become a part of cruising history. See you in San Diego!

— richard spindler/latitude 38

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SAILING WITH AMERICA'S TALL SHIP —

Thissummer, I had the rare privilege of sailing aboard the USCGC Eagle, the Coast Guard's iconic barque, from San Francisco to San Pedro. While I've been fortunate to sail on Eagle before — last summer I joined her from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Portsmouth, New Hampshire — this voyage was different. It wasn't just about the miles logged or the sails set; it was about the setting, the mission, and the remarkable people aboard.

Eagle was on her 2025 West Coast tour, a deployment that carried her from the East Coast to the Pacific. This tour was historic in its own right: Eagle doesn't often venture to the far side of the world. Her homeport is New London, Connecticut, and her missions typically unfold in the Atlantic and Caribbean. A Pacific voyage means thousands of miles under her keel, challenging conditions, and the chance for new audiences to see and step aboard "America's Tall Ship." For those on the West Coast, it was an opportunity to connect with a living piece of maritime history — one with a past as complex as it is inspiring.

The leg I joined was part of "Swab Summer Shorts," a unique training program for the incoming class of Coast Guard Academy cadets. These "swabs," as they're known, spend their first summer at the Academy in an intense indoctrination period: physically grueling, mentally taxing, and designed to forge discipline, resilience, and teamwork.

Cadets step away from maintaining 'Eagle's hull to take a portrait while sailing offshore.

By the time they step aboard Eagle, they've been living in a constant state of high alert, drilling, training, and learning the fundamentals of military life.

This weeklong sail of fers them something different: a chance to breathe, to reset, and to channel the pressure of Swab Summer into hands-on seamanship. On Eagle, the classroom has no walls, the ceiling is sky, and the lessons are felt in the heave of the deck and the pull of the lines. For many, it's the first

time they've been at sea. They learn to work the rigging, steer the ship, keep watch, and, perhaps most importantly, to function as a crew: a skill that will serve them in every role they take on in the Coast Guard.

As one might expect of San Francisco, the breeze was pumping as we made our way under the Golden Gate Bridge in a scene worthy of a postcard. Only two hours into our voyage, the tone shifted to something more intimate and awe-inspiring: A pod of hundreds of humpback whales surrounded us.

The ocean boiled with their movement — tails slapping, blows sending mist into the air, massive backs breaking the surface in slow, graceful arcs in every direction. For nearly three hours, we slowed the ship and delayed setting the square sails, mindful of the risk of striking one of these giants. Conversations quieted, replaced by the sound of water and the occasional exclamation when a whale surfaced close by. In a way, it felt like a second departure — a blessing from the Pacific before we truly began.

The next mor ning brought what every sailor hopes for. With the sun high, the wind steady, and the sea state moderate, we added more sail by setting our topgallants, the second-highest square sails. Eagle came alive, heeling moderately and charging forward with purpose. The creak of the rigging, the thrum of the wind through the canvas, and the rush of water along the hull created a symphony of motion.

Standing on deck, I thought about the countless cadets who had stood there before me. Led by a complement of about 50 commissioned officers and enlisted crew members, Eagle serves as a classroom as she has done for generations of Coast Guard officers, teaching them not only seamanship but leadership under pressure. The lessons are sometimes subtle, sometimes stark: how to make decisions with incomplete information, how to lead peers and follow superiors, how to adapt when the sea doesn't match the forecast.

Climbing Eagle's rig is one of the great privileges of sailing her. Even for those not afraid of heights, ascending the shrouds to the yards is an exercise in trust: trust in the ship, your gear, your shipmates, and yourself. From aloft, the ship below becomes both smaller and greater, a reminder of the fragility and power of human endeavor at sea.

For the cadets, these climbs are more than thrills. They require focus, calm under stress, and confidence, all traits essential for a Coast Guard officer. Mistakes at sea can be costly; mistakes aloft can be immediate. The rig becomes a leadership laboratory, each cadet learning to balance personal responsibility with reliance on the team. Aloft, there is nowhere to hide. You need to lean in, trust your training, and do what it takes to get the job done.

Eagle is in capable hands under Captain Kris Ensley, the barque's 31st commanding officer. Life aboard is defined by professionalism balanced with camaraderie, where training methods evolve to meet the demands of the modern Coast Guard while preserving traditions that span centuries. This blend of innovation and continuity has been the key to Eagle's success since she first arrived in America as a prize of war in 1946.

Author Will Sofrin on 'Eagle's fantail with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

MY VOYAGE ON USCGC EAGLE

Before her US service, she sailed under the Nazi flag as a German training ship. Delivered across the Atlantic by her first American commander, Gordon McGowan, Eagle narrowly survived a hurricane just 24 hours out of New York, a dramatic beginning to her new chapter.

Like the Coast Guard itself, Eagle's mission has continued to expand. She has become a global symbol of American

ideals, visiting ports worldwide as a floating embassy. Over the decades, she has welcomed kings and queens, politicians, ambassadors, and celebrities, while remaining accessible to the general public whenever she docked. At the request of Australia's prime minister, she represented the United States at that nation's bicentenary. Near the end of the Cold War, she sailed to Russia on a goodwill visit, a gesture of soft diplomacy that a US Navy ship could not have carried out at the time.

As we sailed south approaching the Channel Islands, the wind and sea began to build. We saw gusts touching 40 knots as the ship heeled under the pressure of the wind. Sent aloft at night to take in a staysail, working together with the cadets, the crew handled the evolutions with a steadiness that spoke to the effectiveness of Eagle's training. This wasn't just theory — they were living the reality of maritime service.

It's in moments like those when Eagle's leadership laboratory shines most brightly. At the Academy, leadership principles are taught in classrooms; aboard Eagle, they're tested against real-world variables: fatigue, weather,

and the unpredictable nature of the sea. A squall doesn't care if you've been on watch for hours or if your hands are cold. The mission continues, and so must you.

Eagle's 2025 West Coast tour was about more than just training. It was an opportunity for the Coast Guard to Good times as everyone on board dons survival suits for safety at sea drills.

Academy cadets furl the sails aboard USCG Cutter 'Eagle' while underway in the Pacific Ocean.

Seaman Logan Hook, a crew member aboard 'Eagle', sits on the yard of the tall ship's forward mast to watch the sunset while underway.

SAILING WITH AMERICA'S TALL SHIP

engage with communities far from her usual ports of call. In each port — Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Los Angeles, California; Portland, Oregon; Astoria, Oregon; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Victoria, Canada; San Diego, California; and Panama City, Panama — thousands of visitors came aboard, many experiencing a tall ship for the

first time. For young people especially, seeing Eagle up close can spark curiosity about the sea, the Coast Guard, and service to the nation.

The tour also highlighted the Coast Guard's expanding role in the Pacific. From fisheries enforcement to search and rescue to national security missions, the service is increasingly active in this region. Eagle's presence was both a public-relations success and a reminder of the Coast Guard's commitment to safeguarding US waters on all coasts.

When we reached San Pedro, I stepped ashore with the same mixture of satisfaction and reluctance that comes at the end of any good voyage. Sailing on Eagle is both a privilege and a responsibility. She is not a passenger ship; everyone aboard contributes to the work of keeping her moving. Whether hauling on a line with a dozen others, bracing yards in the wind, or

lending a hand during sail evolutions, you quickly realize that you are part of something larger than yourself.

For the cadets, this is the heart of the experience. Leadership, after all, is not about titles or authority — it's about service, accountability, and the willingness to put the mission and your shipmates first.

— will sofrin

A change of command ceremony was held at Pier 17, San Francisco, on June 27, 2025.

USCG Petty Officer Third Class, Cameron Davidson, holds a mooring line while docking in San Francisco.

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"Toquote Cmdr. Jack Aubrey," I shouted up the open companionway hatch, from my seat at the nav station. "The Spanish are good fighters, but they are never ready."

"Actually," Lee Helm corrected me less than a minute later, "The full quote is: 'The pleasant thing about fighting with the Spaniards is not that they are shy, for they are not, but that they are never, never ready.' "

Lee was in the pilot berth outboard of my nav station, and I had no idea she was still awake. It was a long ocean race on a big boat, and I was signed on as navigator and assistant cook. Lee Helm was a watch captain. But the titles didn't fool anyone: Lee was calling the shots, I was doing the grunt work of downloading new weather files as they became available.

"Yikes, Lee, have you memorized the whole Patrick O'Brian series?" I asked.

"Thank Starlink and my favorite AI server, and, like, my cellphone's Wi-Fi," Lee admitted from her bunk, phone in hand. "I'm trying to, like, make a point. We might need to go back to the A2 spinnaker any time; let's be ready!"

The A2 runner had been doused a few minutes earlier, and had been left as a big, tangled heap of sailcloth on the cabin sole.

"Jack Aubrey is a fictional character, and his words are made up," protested a very tired voice from the quarter berth. He needed to sleep on his tooshort off-watch rather than crawl out of his berth and pack a spinnaker.

"But you know, Patrick O'Brian made extensive use of narrative lifted right out of the contemporary Naval Chronicles," Lee answered. "That's why

his battle scenes read so true. I'll bet that British naval officers in the Napoleonic wars actually said things very much like that quote."

"It's a clever combination of respectful praise and a prejudicial insult," I added. "Point is, if the wind drops we'll need the A2."

But the crew in the quarter berth had already started to snore.

"Let's get the chute packed," I suggested to Lee. "I'll run the tapes and run the zipper, if you can help me stuff it into the bag."

Ever since leaving broken rubber bands in the ocean became verboten, racing sailors have been looking for an alternative. Velcro looked promising, but tended to be too easy or too hard to break out. The answer is zipper luffs. At least, zippers are the answer for big sails where the extra weight is not significant. They reliably unzip from the bottom up, so the sail fills with no twists. And zipping up a sail is faster

Correct zipper configuration

than rubber-banding and much faster than tying yarns.

I ran the long green tape to the head of the sail — which was more difficult than it sounds because the sail had come down in several twists and a half hitch. But eventually the luff was clean and I started to zip just below the head.

Now, I'm pretty good with zippers. I can start the zipper slider on a sail bag with the best of them, even when the plastic teeth are getting worn and the stitches holding the zipper to the cloth are starting to fail. But this was different. Try as I might, I could not get the zipper slider to get the two sides of the zipper to engage.

Lee diagnosed the problem.

"You have the zipper teeth, like, upside-down," she informed me.

"Does it make a dif ference?"

"Look at the shape of the openings in the slider," she said. "They're L-shaped. They have a top and bottom. You went the wrong way around to bring the two sides of the zipper together."

Sure enough, I was trying to zip with the teeth upside down. "You learn something every race," I sighed, and had no trouble starting the zipper once I'd corrected my error.

The rest went fast, even though there were more twists in the sail toward the clew. I had only run one of the three tapes. "Topologically speaking," Lee reminded me, "you have to run two tapes to make sure there are no twists left in the sail, but you don't need to run all three."

Spinnaker bags are always just a little too small, so Lee crawled out of her bunk to help. While we were stuffing, I wondered out loud if it really made

Inside-out zipper geometry. In the dark, the failure of the slider to connect the teeth might be your first clue that the teeth are upside down.

The zipper slider has L-shaped channels, so this type of slider will not work if the teeth are upside-down.

THE ART OF THE SQUIRREL

sense to assign the least-experienced crew on the boat to be the squirrel, the person who stays below during a douse and makes sure the sail gets all the way down and inside the cabin.

"There must be a technique to it," I suggested. "If the squirrel does it right, can the sail be pulled into the boat with no twists? It would sure speed up the re-pack."

"Context is everything," Lee answered. "If it's, like, a letterbox douse, the crew on deck wants to get their sheet back, disconnected, so they can re-run it. I usually get my hands on the clew first, pop off the shackle, and then run the foot to the tack, which has been blown from the sprit. Then I run the luff, usually the green tape, and leave it up to the person who lets the halyard down to go slow enough to keep the sail out of the water. But if it's not too windy I might pull it in by the leech instead of the luff, to get control of possible twists a little sooner."

"Seems like that would ignore a lot of sail acreage that might need to be pulled in first," I imagined.

"Context, Max. If the boat is still going downwind, you can take your time and keep the tapes from crossing. If the

boat heads up around a mark, pull in as much sail as you can grab as fast as you can."

"And listen to how much panic is in the voices on deck," I added.

We finished stuffing the bag and velcroed all three corners.

"Ready for action against the Royal Navy!" Lee pronounced. "But it's, like, interesting to think how the squirrel's

moves change depending on the kind of douse. At a leeward mark, where the same sail will be flown on the next downwind leg, the sheet stays attached and there might not even be a repack: Just fly it out of the hatch and hope whatever got twisted coming down gets untwisted going back up. It usually works. For an ocean sail change, they might need the old sheet ASAP for the new sail, or they might be using a change sheet. A good squirrel has to know the difference."

"Never mind the squirrel job," I said. "I get nervous when the most novice person on the boat is put in charge of the running backstays."

"It's OK when the runners just tension the forestay," said Lee, "but on some boats the mast comes down if the backstay trimmer messes up."

"Also, the topping-lift job during a jibe with the old symmetrical chutes," I reminisced. "Topping lift was always assigned to the newbie, and that was often a big mistake."

"T rue enough," Lee said as she crawled back into her pilot berth. "Topping lift has to be done right for a good jibe. It should start by pre-slacking the lift so the pole drops right down to lifeline height as soon as … the pole is …" Now Lee was snoring. I tur ned back to the computer screen to download the latest weather updates, but there was nothing new in the wind forecast.

TOPPING LIFT FOR NEWBIES

• Pre-slack the lift to a preset mark, so the pole drops to just above lifeline height as soon as the pole is tripped.

• Lower the pole below lifeline height only after it has been swung forward to the bow, if necessary, to clear under the forestay.

• After the new afterguy is made, raise the pole to just above lifeline height but no farther until it's squared back, to avoid risk of poking the pole through the sail.

• Raise the pole into position after it's squared back. Mast person might help by jumping the lift at the mast. Make sure the mast person does not jump the pole too soon.

• T rimmers and drivers should be able to keep the distance between the mast and the new tack of the spinnaker exactly equal to one spinnaker -pole length, so the pole goes into position with very little ef fort.

Type 2 jibe, when the new sheet is under the pole tip instead of over it:

• Spinnaker will continue to fly on the old afterguy after the pole is tripped, but the new sheet needs enough slack to let the pole go all the way forward. Let the pole down to just above lifeline height before it swings forward.

• Wait for the bow person to clear the new sheet from the pole tip, then lower the pole more if necessary to clear under the forestay.

• Same as a type 1 jibe from there.

The squirrel has to make sure the chute is packed and ready for the next hoist without a twist.

MAX EBB

The wind did not drop back to the A2 range, but after an hour or two it shifted enough to put us on a reach, and the crew on deck called for the A3 reacher.

I heaved the sail up the hatch. Then dousing the old spinnaker gave me a chance to practice a twist-free squirrel. Not as easy as it had sounded, especially in the dark.

Lee was still snoring, so I took on the repack singlehanded. But first I retrieved another box of chocolatecovered espresso beans from the secret locker of rationed night snacks, gulped down a handful, and passed the rest up to the watch on deck.

The watch schedule on this boat was set up with very short late-night watches, which also meant very short of f-watches. Lee was up a few minutes early and thanked me for doing the spinnaker re-pack.

"Nothing new in the wind prog," I informed her.

The navigator's hours have been increasing over the years.

"For sure," she said. "It's like, the forecasts these days are getting so good, it's not always critical to, like, check every single update."

"Just a few years ago," I recalled, "if you missed one new run of the weather model, it could mean losing the race. I get the feeling that the forecasts changed more often back then than they do now."

"We could be at a point of inflection," Lee surmised. "For the last couple of decades, the navigator's job has been

demanding increasingly longer hours."

"Well, back in the day," I said. "All we had was celestial, and most of the navigator's job was just figuring out where we were. We were lucky if we could decode the one weather map a day that came over in Morse code, defining just one isobar and the coordinates of the centers of highs and lows. Then we started getting weather fax by shortwave, then GRIB files, and it became full time and then some. Couldn't miss a single update. Is it possible that with more accurate and stable forecasts, we navigators actually have more time to work on deck or pack chutes?"

"I don't know," Lee answered. "The navigator's working-hours-perday curve has an upper bound at 24, so we'll see if it starts to fall. But with all the sails packed, at least we're still ready to take on the Royal Navy."

— max ebb

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THE RACING

S ummer regattas run hot and heavy as evidenced by the YRA Encinal Regatta and Offshore Series, Estuary Extravaganza, the Plastic Classic, the I-14 Nationals, the Mercury Huntington Regatta, SFYC's Summer Keel, and the Sears Cup Box Scores is jam-packed, and we finish up with Race Notes and a final special note…

YRA Encinal Regatta in a Flood

On Saturday, July 26, 54 boats raced in the YRA Encinal Regatta across eight divisions. The regatta was only one race, but it was a long one. After starting to the north of Treasure Island, boats sailed upwind out the Golden Gate and into the Pacific Ocean before rounding the channel marker at Point Bonita. A long run back into the Bay, into the OaklandAlameda Estuary, and to the finish off Encinal Yacht Club followed.

David Gruver's Sketch won the fiveboat Olson 25 fleet and also posted the best corrected time of 3:54:34. The Olson 25s were one of two one-design classes that raced.

"Saturday was a challenging day," Gruver tells Latitude. "It was not obvious to us if the Cityfront or the Marin Headlands would be the better way to get out the Gate. We were fortunate to have enough of an ebb bubble to get around the North Tower. From there we were able to stretch out on the fleet and

had a great sail out the Gate and then down the Estuary. The Encinal Regatta is unique as you get to experience everything from Bonita to Alameda. We love both the challenge and the scenery."

The only other one-design division, the Express 27 class, was won by John and Michael Rivlin's Peaches, sailing out of St. Francis, with an elapsed time of 4:13:48. "The Encinal Regatta has always been one of our favorites, as it provides a wide variety of strategic opportunities and a great tour of our beautiful Bay," John Rivlin tells us. "This year's event provided the temptation to avoid the flood current by going up the Cone or Cityfront, but we ultimately decided that we couldn't get enough relief to justify crossing the tide twice. Moreover we were too far south to get much relief on Angel Island, so we decided not to foot off and just sailed fast upwind. That turned out to be a good call. We also had an exciting sequence at the North

Tower, which paid big dividends, coming within a few feet of the tower to optimize the tide protection.

"The run downwind from Bonita was great. Uncharacteristically, the Estuary wasn't nearly as fluky as it has been in years past. As always, the Encinal put on a great party. I highly recommend this event!" —

YRA ENCINAL REGATTA, 7/26

SPINNAKER 1 — 1) JetStream, JS9000, Dan Alvarez/Chris Jordan; 2) Saoirse, Tripp 41, Russell Huebschle; 3) Jeannette, Frers 30, Bob Novy. (6 boats)

SPINNAKER 2 — 1) Reverie, J/109, John Arens; 2) Speedwell, J/88, Thomas Thayer; 3) Pelagia, J/88, Christos Karamanolis. (8 boats)

SPINNAKER 3 — 1) Golden Moon, Express 37, Michael Laport; 2) Pazzo Express, Express 37, Gavin Corn; 3) WYSIWYG, Olson 30, Hendrik Bruhns. (9 boats)

SPINNAKER 4 — 1) Checkered Past, Wyliecat 39, Kim Desenberg/Chris Gibbs; 2) Lilith, Wyliecat 39, Tom Paulling; 3) Azure, Cal 40, Rodney Pimentel. (6 boats)

SPINNAKER 5 — 1) Topper II, Moore 24, Conrad Holbrook/Eric Ochs; 2) Windwalker, Islander 36, Richard Shoenhair; 3) Zeehond, Newport 30 MkII, Donn Guay. (5 boats)

EXPRESS 27 — 1) Peaches, John Rivlin; 2) Wile E Coyote, Dan Pruzan; 3) Salty Hotel, John Kearney. (5 boats) OLSON 25 — 1) Sketch, David Gruver; 2) Synchronicity, Steve Smith; 3) O'Mar, David Scott/Matt Kelly. (5 boats) MULTIHULL — 1) Caliente, Explorer 44, Truls Myklebust; 2) Tri Jolie, Corsair 880, Rafi Yahalom. (3 boats)

Full results at www.jibeset.net

Estuary Extravaganza

Many of the boats that had raced in the YRA Encinal Regatta the day prior stayed overnight in Alameda in order to race in the Estuary Extravaganza, put

Russell Huebschle's Tripp 41 'Saoirse' returning from Point Bonita in the YRA Encinal Regatta on July 26.

Racers beat out the Gate past the Marin Headlands in the YRA Encinal Regatta (ex-2nd Half Opener).

on by Encinal, Island and Oakland YCs.

While the Extravaganza goes somewhat hand in hand with the Encinal Regatta (many of the same boats race in it, and it takes place the day after), it is not directly connected to Saturday's race. A member of the race committee from EYC gave a perfect description of what the regatta provides, stating that "The related but separate Estuary Extravaganza rewards racers who leave their boats overnight with multiple races on the flat waters of the Estuary."

After a day of fighting the flood for hours racing toward Point Bonita, sailors were given a very different type of challenge sailing on the Oakland Estuary. When one thinks of racing on San Francisco Bay, the first image that comes to mind might be 20 or more knots of breeze and big chop, but the Estuary is more akin to racing on a small lake in the Midwest or northern New England.

Two races were sailed, using most of the length of the Estuary. The start line was down by the eastern end of Coast Guard Island, with several possible windward marks of varying distance up the Estuary.

David Gruver, whose Olson 25 Sketch out of SFYC had won their division in the previous day's race, also took the victory in the Olson 25 class in Sunday's Extravaganza. Gruver tied with Steve

Smith's Synchronicity out of RYC with 4 points from the two races in the fiveboat fleet, but Gruver bested Smith on the tiebreaker, having won the last race. "Sunday's racing in the Extravaganza is another reminder of all the wonderful variety we have on offer in the Bay," Gruver tells Latitude. "Shifty and puffy breeze made every leg a mental challenge. We stumbled in Race 1 by rounding the wrong first mark but were able to recover and battle back to a third. We managed to win the second race and post the best score for the day. The O25 fleet sailed the Extravaganza last year, and we all wanted to do it again this year. I hope we can get even more boats to this event in 2026!"

— latitude/fritz

EYC/IYC/OYC ESTUARY EXTRAVAGANZA, 7/27 (2r/0t)

PHRF 1 — 1) Snowy Owl, Express 37, Jens Jensen, 3 points; 2) Checkered Past, Wyliecat 39, Kim Desenberg, 5; 3) Good and Plenty, Soverel 33-2, Justis Fennell, 6. (8 boats)

PHRF 2 — 1) Double Agent, Merit 25, Scott Ollivier, 4 points; 2) Ursa Minor, Santana 525, Richard Standridge, 5; 3) Duende, Cal 40, Philip Lavelle, 7. (7 boats)

OLSON 25 — 1) Sketch, David Gruver, 4 points; 2) Synchronicity, Steve Smith, 4; 3) O'mar, David Scott, 6. (5 boats)

Full results at www.jibeset.net

BVBC Plastic Classic

"Bay View Boat Club launched its 40th annual Plastic Classic Regatta on Saturday, July 19, with perfect sailing conditions in distinctive Bay View style," reports race committee volunteer Devra Dallman. "With 73 registered entrants, 63 boats from around the Bay started in 10 divisions and had a good course run. Encouraged by a squad of lovely, fan-waving ladies at the infamous TMark, 52 boats finished. First overall was Brandon Mercer's J/24 Tenacious Cuttlefish, a 1977 design."

Only thr ee J/24s entered, but to watch them, you could have sworn they were racing one design. The wind averaged 11 knots from the west, but puffs, lulls and shifts kept helmspeople and rail meat adjusting accordingly. It was a sunny day with flat water on the South Bay and ebb giving away to flood (watch the big ships in Anchorage 9 swing on their chains to see which way the water is flowing). The Dallmans' Ark provided the T-Mark, with gals gaudied up in red spangles waving huge red fans. It was more burlesque than exotic dancing (to tunes such as My Sharona).

The bright yellow BVBC clubhouse has disappeared into the Med-Tech building boom. Chase Center is just to the south. Look for the old, dilapidated

THE RACING

railroad ferry pier. Once you get close, you can spot the flags flying and hear the Sea Bop jazz band. Practice your anchoring skills in the basin, then catch a ride on a little powerboat taxi to the party. Fetch a drink from the bar (cash only), meander through the garden, aka "the Back Forty," and grab some delicious fish tacos. Getting a bit chilly as the sun dips low and the fog creeps back in? Throw some kindling into the big cast-iron stove and gather around for sailing tales. Stick around for dancing to the Sol Ful Knights.

The awards were delayed somewhat by a protest. The Ranger 33 Liquid Asset and the Northstar 727 (a 27-ft Farr design) Zena were in a collision with damage at L.A.'s PHRF 2 start. (Zena was in PHRF 4.) After the collision, neither boat raced.

"We enjoyed celebrating the winners of each division, dining and dancing late into the evening," adds Devra. — latitude/chris

BVBC PLASTIC CLASSIC, 7/19

PHRF 1 — 1) Golden Moon, Express 37, Michael Laport; 2) Swell Patrol, Soverel 33, Zac Maricondia; 3) Flying Fish, Olson 30, Jeff Lee. (9 boats)

PHRF 2 — 1) Heart of Gold, Olson 911S, Joan Byrne/Axel Mehnert; 2) Take Five More, Olson 911, Grant Kiba; 3) Highlighter, Islander 36, Bill Hackel. (12 boats)

PHRF 3 — 1) Tenacious Cuttlefish, J/24, Brandon Mercer; 2) Downtown Uproar, J/24, Darren Cumming; 3) Flight, J/24, Rosanne Scholl. (5 boats)

PHRF 4 — 1) Zeehond, Newport 30 MkII, Donn Guay; 2) Can O'Whoopass, Cal 20, Richard vonEhrenkrook; 3) Sparky, Catalina 25, Paul Zell. (7 boats)

CATALINA 30 — 1) Avalon, John Ford; 2) Jabouf, Jason Kick, Grinnin' Bear, John Tennyson. (4 boats)

TRITON — 1) Sanctuary, Ian Elliott. (1 boat)

OLSON 25 — 1) O'mar, David Scott; 2) Alchemy, Nick Ancel; 3) Gavilan, Peter Witherington. (4 boats)

NON-SPINNAKER 1 — 1) Valkyrie, Ericson 35-2, Will Anderson; 2) Giselle, Sabre 42, Jon Geary; 3) Clean Sweep, Olson 25, Greg Pronko. (12 boats)

NON-SPINNAKER 2 — 1) Eldamar, Catalina 28, Jeff Ebert; 2) 59th Street Bridge, Cal 2-46, Peter Leib; 3) Spitfire/Cacafuego, Santana 22, William Swinerton. (6 boats)

MULTIHULL — 1) Tri Jolie, Corsair 880, Rafi Yahalom; 2) Caliente, Explorer 44, Truls Myklebust; 3) Peregrine Falcon, F-27, Marc Larhette. (3 boats) Full results at www.jibeset.net

YRA Offshore Series Update

Several decades ago, ther e was a race called the Waterhouse Race. It was a multi-day event reaching most of the corners of the Gulf of the Farallones. Now that all the YRA Offshore races are one-day events we do what is called the Jr. Waterhouse race. It's a bit different from most because we start at Little Harding instead of San Francisco, go to a ship channel buoy or the Lightship, then finish at Richmond YC.

On July 19, 15 boats started in moderate winds and seas and were all sent to the #1 mark on the outside of the main ship channel. Conditions were very pleasant offshore, but as usual we expected to see more wind on the Bay, so, on the Santana 35 Ahi, we switched to our heavy 1.5-oz spinnaker just outside the Gate. We saw mid-20s in Hurricane

Scenes from the Plastic Classic, sailed south of the Bay Bridge on July 19. Clockwise from top left: a division start; the ladies on the T-Mark ('Ark') try to distract racers from setting their kites; the Cal 40 'Duende' and Olson 911S 'Heart of Gold' in a neck-and-neck race to the leeward mark off Alameda; the Express 37 'Golden Moon' in the starting area.

Gulch, and for a moment got sucked into the weird stuff near Horseshoe Cove at the north end of the bridge. We recorded a maximum gust of 28 knots, so I was glad we had the heavy kite up. Actually, for a time I wished we had no kite up, but we managed to hang onto it and the really windy part only lasted a few minutes.

Once past the craziness and in Raccoon Strait, we switched back to our .75-oz kite and had a pleasant run to RYC. All of the boats finished between 1:45 and 3:45 p.m.

In the distant past, most YRA Of fshore races were to fixed destinations. Most of them made sense — Drake's Bay, Half Moon Bay, the Farallones and the Lightship. We had two race courses that did not always work. They were called the Southern Cross, to the Southern Approach buoy, and the Northern Star, to the Northern Approach buoy. There were two problems with these courses. They were both fairly long, more than 30 miles, which might be hard for some

boats to finish as the winds got lighter later in the summer. The fixed location of the marks meant they could be boring reach-to-reach events. Some years they were both too long and in the wrong direction.

To fix this we came up with the RC Choice races, where the race committee gets to pick the course that fits the conditions of the day, much as is done on many races inside the Bay. Choices range from the Duxbury Reef buoy off Bolinas to the Southern Approach buoy off Pacifica and most buoys in between, including a couple of the main ship channel buoys when we need a shorter course.

This year, on August 2, the wind was out of the northwest, so the race committee chose the course to Duxbury Reef — it was the closest to having an upwind leg.

The forecasts were all over the place, but a couple of the high-resolution ones had heavy winds of 25 gusting to 30. After getting spanked by not heeding

the forecasts for our Half Moon Bay Race, I was a bit apprehensive about the forecast conditions. On the way to the start, we talked more about reefing than jibing. Conditions were windy on the way to the start and near the start line, so we started with our smaller #3 jib. Once we got out to Point Bonita the wind got lighter and we had to switch to a larger #1 jib for a while, and then the wind came up a bit and it was back to the #3. We never saw more than about 15 knots of wind offshore.

After about 3.5 hours, we got around the Duxbury buoy at 1:30 and had a nice quick spinnaker run back to the Bay. As is our usual practice, we switched from our .75-oz spinnaker to our heavy 1.5-oz just before we got to the Golden Gate Bridge, and we were glad we did. We saw 20-24 knots of wind for the white-knuckle reach from the bridge to the finish off StFYC.

Fourteen boats started and finished the race, with boats finishing as early as 1:30 and Ahi bringing up the rear at about 2:30. Maybe someday I will figure out the forecasts, but on this day I was just glad it was not as windy as predicted.

See www.jibeset.net for individual

BAADS' Herb Meyer Cup was held on the waters off San Francisco's South Beach Harbor on August 2-3. South Beach YC helped with race committee duties. The regatta used BAADS' fleet of Hansa Liberty and 303 one-person lifting-keel dinghies. "It was windy, but good wind for our small boats," said Christopher Naughton, who took these photos. Awards photo, left to right: Eddie Elliot, Mike Jung, Jim Thweatt, Scott Foster, Kathi Pugh. See Box Scores.

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race results and series standings.

— andy newell

I-14 Nationals C-GOD

"I am so beyond stoked to have finally won a national championship in these ridiculous boats," writes Mikey Radziejowski. "I have been racing I-14s since I was 16. My love for these boats is unparalleled. Getting to pull off the win after a very tight three days of racing in one of the most spectacular venues has me floored. On top of that, to race with one of my best friends just makes it that much sweeter. The Gorge delivered in a big way."

The Inter national 14 Nationals were held as part of the Cascade Gorge Racing Association's Cascade Gorge One Design regatta, affectionately known as C-GOD. There's a reason for that.

"In classic Gorge fashion, it blew hard," reports Mikey. "Everyone flipped at one point or another."

"The plan for Friday's racing was an initial warm-up race, followed by the long-distance race," reports John Clark, another I-14 dude. "The breeze was already well into the upper teens, with expectations that it would continue building. The race committee chose to skip the warm-up and go straight to the distance race. The Melges 24s and 5O5s joined us for the distance race.

"Satur day brought the strongest breeze of the weekend, with five races scheduled. We ended up doing only two, mostly due to sitting around for an hour between each race, trying to save energy and keep the boat upright. Sunday started a bit lighter (by Gorge standards), built to a solid breeze for Race 3, and eased slightly for Race 4.

"The regatta was tied after six races. It felt wrong to have just six races for Nationals, so those still on the course voted for a fourth race of the day — the

regatta decider."

"The racing was tight between us and John with Australian super skiff crew Cam," explains Mikey. "It came down to the last race with us just barely squeaking it out. Huge props to John and Cam for making us sail extra hard.

"Evan and I put a lot of time into getting this boat ready. The sails I designed, developed, and built are fast. We had point and speed. The rudder foil Evan built not only proved itself by staying in one piece, but it was insanely fast. As any skiff sailor knows, 75% of a regatta is in the boat prep."

Evan Sjostedt has been racing with Mikey for 10 years. "There is no one else I would want to race with," said Mikey. "He does most of the work sailing the boat and deserves all the praise, especially putting up with my antics. We always have fun, on and off the water.

"The level of stoke and camaraderie on the beach was at an all-time high. The new generation is stepping up and pushing the boats hard. There isn't a more highperformance two-person dinghy out there. There are competitive boats available for a fraction of the cost of other classes. Stop making excuses and go sail."

"I rave about Huntington, but the Gorge is even better," adds John Clark. "I'd even say it's likely better than Lake Garda."

— latitude/chris

CGRA COLUMBIA GORGE ONE-DESIGN (CGOD), 7/25-27 (8r/1t)

MELGES 24 — 1) Looper, Duane Yoslov, 11.3 points; 2) Pulse, Kerry Poe, 12; 3) Team PCH, Philip Harland, 14. (3 boats)

I-14 NATIONALS — 1) Mikey Radziejowski/ Evan Sjostedt, 8 points; 2) John Clark/Cameron

McDonald, 9; 3) James Clarkson/Mehmet Gunay, 21. (8 boats)

5O5 — 1) Clark Hayes/Eric Schwab, 10 points; 2) Mike Punnett/Rich Mundell, 11; 3) Pierre Jeangirard/Langdon Junge, 13. (5 boats)

ILCA 7 — 1) Al Clark, 6 points 2) Duncan Pearce, 8. (2 boats)

ILCA 6 — 1) Juan Videla, 5 points; 2) Andrew Holdsworth, 9; 3) David Anthes, 19. (14 boats) Full results at www.cgra.org

Mercury Fleet on

Huntington Lake

The fleet of 15 boats saw good winds and clear skies for the 69th Mercury Regatta at Huntington Lake on July 2627. The three-race regatta had different winners for each race, but consistency won the regatta.

PRO Matt Jones used a class-favorite race course with two upwind and two downwind legs to get things going. John Ravizza, with son Michael crewing, broke out of the pack and led all the way for a very decisive finish in the first race. The afternoon race saw a little more wind; Randy Hecht, with Scott Whitney crewing, found it to his liking. Starting at the pin end, he crossed the fleet and never looked back. However, at the end of the first day, Ben Bradley with crew John Lisingby led with two second-place finishes for 4 points.

Sunday mor ning the fleet was ready for a showdown between Ravizza, who sports an incredible racing résumé, and Ben Bradley, who grew up in a Mercury family but was new to leading a major regatta. The wind that morning was as shifty as ever for Huntington. It turned into anybody's race. Six boats converged on the bottom mark. The beat back to the finish was a real battle, but Mike Burch held on to win. Randy Hecht's third wasn't enough to overcome Ben

Mikey Radziejowski and Evan Sjostedt won the International 14 Nationals with this lime-green borrowed boat. The championship was included as part of the Columbia Gorge Racing Association's C-GOD (Columbia Gorge One Design) in late July.

Bradley's fourth, giving Ben the regatta. His name goes on the Bill Bradley trophy, named after his grandfather, who raced the first Mercury Huntington Lake Regatta 69 years ago. In the Silver Fleet, first place was won by Andy Goodman. His crew Elijah Sanford just happens to be the great-grandson of Holden Sanford, who won the 1964 Mercury National Championship.

— jim bradley

MERCURY HUNTINGTON LAKE REGATTA, 7/26-27 (3r/0t)

1) Swift, Ben Bradley/John Lisenby, 8 points; 2) Fortran, John & Mike Ravizza, 13; 3) Stars, Jim & Kathy Bradley, 13. (15 boats)

Full results at www.mercury-sail.com

SFYC Summer Keel on the Circle

On August 9-10, 29 boats in two one-design fleets took to the Berkeley Circle to sail in SFYC's Summer Keelboat Regatta. The breeze that is typical of the Circle in summer made its presence felt on both days of the event.

Each fleet sailed five races, thr ee on Saturday and two on Sunday. Fred Paxton and Arnie Quan of RYC won the eight-boat Alerion 28 class on Zenaida They had only one finish outside of the top three, a fourth in the final race.

StFYC's Fulvia, with Andrew and Alexandra Koblynski and Andrea Cabito, finished in second with 14 points. The second boat would likely have been the winner were it not for a DNC in the final race on Saturday. Fulvia totaled 5 points from the other four races, with bullets in Races 2, 4 and 5. Sweet De, with Chris Kramer and Ian Charles, rounded out the podium.

R yan Simmons and his crew on Blackhawk, out of SFYC, won the J/105 fleet. Last year's Rolex Big Boat Series J/105 winner, Blackhawk totaled just 9 points from five races, with a thirdplace finish in Race 3 their worst result. "Conditions for the Summer Keel were exactly as expected for mid-August in the Circle," Simmons tells Latitude . "Wind speed was in the mid- to high teens for the first race and built to the low to mid-20s by the end of the day. Luckily the ebb didn't pick up until after 2 p.m., so the water was relatively smooth other than the last race on Saturday. The SFYC race committee did a great job running the regatta. The wind was shifting up to 20 degrees throughout the weekend, and both sides of the course paid off at times.

"By the end of Saturday, Blackhawk, Donkey Jack and Mojo had established themselves at the top of the leaderboard," Simmons continues. "The first race of the day on Sunday we got hooked at the start and found ourselves shot out the back at the pin. Donkey Jack and Mojo each had excellent starts. We were able to find a clean lane after three tacks and got a magical (lucky) 30° left shift, which put us squarely on the port layline. We rounded in third immediately behind Mojo and Donkey Jack. A fouled spinnaker set on Mojo dropped them

back, and we went on to finish 2,1 with Donkey Jack

"In the final race, we got of f the line cleanly. Mojo was called OCS. We rounded the weather mark 1,2 with Donkey Jack and finished the race and regatta in first and second.

" It was an enjoyable weekend of racing, with just enough wind to challenge maneuvers. StFYC is hosting the final two regattas of our championship season, culminating with the RBBS; obviously that is the biggest regatta of the year and the ultimate prize we are all shooting for."

Clark Goodman, the jib and spinnaker trimmer for third-place Mojo, spoke with Latitude about the regatta:

"Saturday was super-sporty in the Circle, with ending flood/early ebb and high 20s with gusts in the 30s by the end of the day and wet rollers. I think a different boat rounded the windward mark first in every race this weekend. Races were won and lost by small mistakes at marks or course choices taking advantage of shifts and lifts. I saw multiple boats hit both windward and leeward marks, with the classic roundups and chaos of a sporty day downwind.

"Sunday was more typical S.F. Bay, but shifty, and we unfortunately had an OCS and poor hoist which took us out of the one and two spots. One of the windiest summers I've seen on the Bay!"

— latitude / fritz

SFYC SUMMER KEEL, 8/9-10 (5r/0t)

J/105 — 1) Blackhawk, Ryan Simmons, 9 points; 2) Donkey Jack, Justin Oberbauer/Rolf Kaiser, 13; 3) Mojo, Jeff Littfin, 24; 4) Ne*Ne, Tim Russell, 26; 5) Beast of Burden, Geoff McDonald, 29. (21 boats)

ALERION 28 — 1) Zenaida, Fred Paxton/Arnie Quan, 11 points; 2) Fulvia, Andrew Kobylinski, 14; 3) Sweet De, Chris Kramer/Ian Charles, 15. (8 boats)

Full results at www.sfyc.org

SFYC Win Sears Cup on Cityfront

The 2025 Chubb US Youth Triplehanded Championship, aka Sears Cup, took place on August 7-10 at StFYC. The event was sailed for the 103rd time and saw 20 teams from 19 different yacht clubs compete in StFYC's J/22 fleet.

The first official day of the event didn't see any official racing. Per Sears Cup tradition, the first official day of the event

Winners of the late-July Mercury regatta on Huntington Lake: crew John Lisenby, skipper Ben Bradley, Ben's wife and daughter.

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was a clinic. John Pearce, the US Sailing youth-racing director, gave a quick briefing aimed toward the teams from out of town on how to sail the current on the Cityfront.

"I think the Sears is really important as a step from dinghies into keelboats for these sailors," Pearce tells Latitude "They mostly come from dinghy racing,

LBYC/ABYC LONG BEACH OLYMPIC CLASSES REGATTA, 7/12-20

NACRA 17 — 1) John Gimson/Anna Burnet, GBR, 16 points; 2) Laura Farese/Mattaus Zochling, AUT, 26; 3) Lukas Haberl/Clara Stamminger, AUT, 32. (6 boats)

470 MIXED — 1) Justin Callahan/Lara Dallman-Weiss, USA, 11 points; 2) Nikole Barnes/ Ryan Squires, USA, 18; 3) Neil Marcellini/Naomi Lowenthal, USA, 28. (6 boats)

49er — 1) Nevin Snow/Ian MacDiarmid, USA, 26 points; 2) Keanu Prettner/Jakob Flachberger, AUT, 32; 3) Xin Wang/Tianyu Qi, CHN, 38.3. (9 boats)

FX — 1) Vilma Bobeck/Ebba Berntsson, SWE, 19 points; 2) Paris Henken/Helena Scutt, USA, 28; 3) Yingqian Wang/Xiaoya Su, CHN, 44. (11 boats)

ILCA 7 — 1) Elliot Hanson, GBR, 38 points; 2) Michael Beckett, GBR, 38; 3) Pavlos Kontides, CYP, 53; 4) George Gautrey, NZL, 55; 5) Stefano Peschiera, PER, 59. (52 boats)

ILCA 6 — 1) Eve McMahon, IRL, 45 points; 2) Hannah Snellgrove, GBR, 56; 3) Agata Barwinska, POL, 65; 4) Lucia Falasca, ARG, 78; 5) Maud Jayet, SUI, 81. (44 boats)

IQ FOIL MEN — 1) Kun Bi, CHN, 22 points; 2) Jingye Huang, CHN, 18, 30; 3) Zhen Huang, CHN 48. (7 boards)

IQ FOIL WOMEN — 1) Wenqi Li, CHN, 27 points; 2) Zheng Yan, CHN 37, 32; 3) Xialing Tan, CHN, 50. (7 boards)

FORMULA KITE MEN — Toni Vodisek, SLO, 12 points; 2) Connor Bainbridge, GBR, 48; 3) Vojtech Koska, CZE, 50; 4) Haoran Zhang, CHN, 58; 5) Martin Dolenc, CRO, 60. (29 boards)

FORMULA KITE WOMEN — 1) Jessie Kampman, NED, 15 points 2) Si Wang, CHN, 40; 3)

but for this event they put together a team with their friends from home, and race-off in their region for a spot at the National Championship. It's something that these sailors look forward to every August."

With 20 teams competing and the club owning only 13 J/22s, the regatta was sailed in flights. Seven teams (or six,

BOX SCORES

Wan Li, CHN, 47; 4) Jingyue Chen, CHN, 55. (19 boards)

Full results at www.longbeachocr.org

MPYC ILCA CHAMPIONSHIP, 7/19 (6r/1t)

ILCA 7 — 1) Al Sargent, 9 points; 2) Emilio Castelli, 9; 3) Tracy Usher, 14. (15 boats)

ILCA 6 — 1) Laird Henkel, 5 points; 2) Tommy O'Hara, 13; 3) Tristan Ludvig, 16. (4 boats) Full results at www.mpyc.org

VENTURA YC J/FEST, 7/19-20 (8r/1t)

J/24 — 1) Take Five, Susan Taylor, 15 points; 2) Abracadabra, Dan Chepley, 15; 3) Jedi, Gareth Jones, 16. (8 boats)

J/70 — 1) 3 Big Dogs, Pat Toole, 12 points; 2) DJ, Ryan Cox, 13; 3) Cake, Quinn Wilson, 18. (9 boats)

Full results at www.venturayachtclub.org

FYC HIGH SIERRA REGATTA WEEKEND 2, 7/19-20

MOORE 24 — 1) Flying Circus, Melinda Erkelens, 13 points; 2) Firefly, Joel Turmel, 17; 3) Lowly Worm 2.0, Scott Nelson, 18. (10 boats)

WYLIE WABBIT — 1) Wild Bunch II, August Sturm, 8 points; 2) Weckless, Tim Russell, 8; 3) Kwazy, Colin Moore, 15. (5 boats)

VICTORY 21 — 1) Mr. Goodwrench, Donald Bonander, 9 points; 2) My Black Pearl, Missy Hansen, 15; 3) No Name, Matt Bonander, 17. (10 boats)

ULTIMATE 20 — 1) Cinderella Story, John An-

depending on the flight) raced at a time while the other teams waited on shore and then rotated off the club's RIBs.

After 33 races (11 for each team), SFYC took home the cup. Mark Xu and his crew of Rhett Krawitt, Elise Schroeder and Aaron Ziegler totaled just 16 points in their 11 races. By winning the event, the SFYC team has also qualified for the Youth Sailing Champions League Final in Altea, Spain, this November.

drew, 6 points; 2) Peabody, Donna Womble, 10; 3) Ultimate Antics, Bob Comstock, 17. (7 boats)

THISTLE — 1) Buck Naked, Mike Gillum, 10 points; 2) Irie, Dan Clark, 13; 3) Magical, Steven Hale, 14. (5 boats)

CORONADO 15 — 1) David Rumbaugh, 6 points; 2) Fenton Wallace, 10; 3) Adam Quest, 21. (9 boats)

MELGES 15 — 1) String Theory, Timothy Zimmermann, 6 points; 2) No Name, Michelle Slade, 11; 3) Dark Wave, Karla Reinhardt, 19. (13 boats)

SPORTBOAT — 1) Time Bandit, Walter Smith, 7 points; 2) Slo Mo, Catalina 22, David Samson, 10; 3) Colibri, J/70, Sherry Sybertz, 15. (5 boats)

Full results at www.regattanetwork.com

SANTA BARBARA YC/KHYC SANTA BARBARA TO KING HARBOR RACE, 7/25-26

PHRF — 1) Scoundrel, Melges 24, Cameron Feves; 2) Full Send, Cape 31, Dirk Freeland; 3) Radical Departure, MC31, Gator Cook/Mark Rosene; 4) Ruckus, Flying Tiger 10, Greg Dair; 5) Sliver, Hobie 33, Mike Geer. (44 boats)

Full results at www.regattanetwork.com

VYC PINK SHIRT/BRA CUP RACE, 7/30

A SPINNAKER — 1) Kentucky Woman III, Etchells, Bob Paedon; 2) Jeannette, Dufour Arpege 30, Michael Boese; 3) Joker, J/35, Elvin Valverde. (4 boats)

B NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Lean Times, Islander 36, Dale Anderson; 2) Flying Lion, Islander 36, Richard Leijonflycht; 3) Adventure, Catalina 36, Steven Strunk. (3 boats)

C NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Kon Tiki, Cal 2-29, Dan Karonis; 2) Wings, Albin Ballad 30, Jerry

Saturday, July 19, at Fresno YC's High Sierra Regatta on Huntington Lake. Left: the Thistle fleet. Right: A Coronado 15 splashes down. Note the campground in the background.

"Helping the SFYC team succeed, whether at StFYC or anywhere else, is a real pleasure," SFYC's Sears Cup and former StFYC coach Adam CorpuzLahne tells us. "I don't get to coach much anymore, so I really enjoy it when I do. After a decade of coaching at StFYC, I feel that I know the winds and water in front of the club as well as anyone, and

Halterman. (3 boats) Full results at www.jibeset.net

SABOT NATIONALS, LBYC, 7/29-8/1 (11r/2t)

1) Fenton Wallace, SDYC, 25 points; 2) Theo Card, SDYC, 32; 3) Cameron Schnoor, SDYC, 32; 4) Ronan Servais, SDYC, 34; 5) Piercen Giordani, NHYC, 38; 6) Jack Davis, BCYC, 40; 7) Tavin Beattie, BCYC, 43; 8) Celeste Stout, SDYC, 44; 9) Will Ramsay, NHYC/ABYC, 46; 10) William Metzger, BCYC/ABYC, 47. (110 boats) Full results at www.lbyc.org

OPTI NATIONALS, CALIFORNIA YC, 7/31-8/3 (12r/1t)

GOLD — 1) Walton Macpherson, Carolina YC, 29 points; 2) Ryan Lee, 37; 3) Zia Ahmed, 65; 4) Will Keilty, Royal Nova Scotia YS, 66; 5) Paloma Barrera-Davila, Coconut Grove SC, 72. (65 boats)

SILVER — 1) Tucker Johnson, Hampton YC, 104 points; 2) Olivia Weber, Coral Reef YC, 109; 3) Rowan Michel, Southern YC, 117; 4) Vincent Mulcahy, Best Coast Sailing, 134; 5) Dylan Thomley, St. Petersburg YC, 137. (194 boats)

GREEN — 1) Thomas Webb, Balboa YC, 22 points; 2) Landon Bjornerud, California YC, 51; 3) Harper McMillan, Lakewood YC, 71; 4) Riley Estess, King Harbor Youth Foundation, 73; 5) Mia Delanty, King Harbor Youth Foundation, 75. (27 boats)

Full results at www.usoda.org

CGRA SKAMANIA COVES INVITATIONAL, 8/1-3 (4r/1t)

ILCA MASTERS — 1) Bill Symes, Legends, 7 points; 2) Andrew Holdsworth, Grand Master, 9; 3) Mark Ross, Great Grand Master, 20. (16 boats)

I was able to pass that knowledge on to the SFYC team. But it's one thing for me to tell the kids how to get around the Cityfront race track, it's another for them to really understand it. Thankfully, we were able to spend a lot of time training at the venue: figuring out time and distance in the flood and the ebb, learning about the balance of getting

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TASAR — 1) Alyosha Strum-Palerm, 3 points; 2) AnaLucia Clarkson, 7; 3) Paul Stewart, 9. (12 boats)

Full results at www.cgra.org

HRYC HR1D, 8/2-3 (7r/1t)

MOORE 24 — 1) Firefly, Joel Turmel, 6 points; 2) Space Toaster, Dave Gee, 16; 3) Snafu, Karl Robrock, 18. (7 boats) J/70 — 1) Rodeo Clown, Keith Whittemore, 11 points; 2) Lift Ticket, Frederic Laffitte, 12; 3) X-wing, Jason McCormack, 16. (9 boats) Full results at www.regattanetwork.com

CORONADO 15 NATIONALS, HMBYC, 8/2-3 (12r/1t)

1) Dave Rumbaugh/Steve Fishbein, 12 points; 2) Stephen Woodward/Chris Cooke, 38; 3) Vincent Paternoster/Steve Miller, 42. (14 boats) Full results at www.hmbyc.org

BAADS/SBYC HERB MEYER CUP, 8/2-3

HANSA LIBERTY — 1) Mike Lueng; 2) Kathi Pugh; 3) Chris Burrell.

HANSA 303 — 1) Jim Thweatt; 2) Eddie Elliot; 3) Tracy Schmitt.

SANTA BARBARA YC LIPTON STAR REGATTA, 8/9-10, (6r/1t)

1) John Kostecki/Austin Sperry, 11 points; 2) Erik Lidecis/Greg Smith, 11; 3) Nick Madigan/ Mark Strube, 12. (12 boats) Full results at www.sbyc.org

out of the flood vs. running out of breeze along shore, the balance of sending out into the full ebb vs. mid-right where the water is a bit flatter, understanding lay lines."

Mission Bay YC (San D iego) and Wayzata YC (Minnesota) tied for second place with 21 points, with MBYC owning the tiebreaker. StFYC took fourth place with 23 points. The St. Francis team was skippered by Caleb Everett, who recently

EYC GRACIE & GEORGE, 8/10

1) Meliki, Santana 22, Deb Fehr; 2) Thumper, Wylie Wabbit, Jessica McNally; 3) Young Betty, Express 27, Krysia Pohl. (6 boats) Full results at www.jibeset.net

INVYC 3 BEACH FIASCO, 8/10

1) Lady Bug, I-110, Brendan Meyer; 2) Gunsmoke, I-110, David West/Bill Pearson; 3) Frolic, I-110, David Wallace. (11 boats) Full results at www.invernessyachtclub.com

SEQYC SUMMER SERIES (4r/0t)

PHRF — 1) Phoenix, Dragonfly 25, Phillip Meredith, 6 points; 2) Pelagic, Beneteau 310, Musto Gunan, 11; 3) Mistral, Beneteau 36.7, Mark Wommack, 18. (9 boats)

OPEN 5.70 — 1) Altair, Samantha Chiu, 11 points; 2) The Rooster, Geoff Owens/Madison Jewell, 19; 3) Destiny by Design, Jeff Ruggles, 19. (5 boats)

Full results at www.jibeset.net

EYC/IYC/OYC/TIYC SOUTH BAY BRIDGE SERIES, 3r/1t

SPINNAKER — 1) Bewitched, Merit 25, Dawn Chesney/Mark Salmon, 2 points; 2) Zeehond, Newport 30 MkII, Donn Guay, 4; 3) Double Agent, Merit 25, Scott Ollivier, 6. (5 boats)

NON-SPINNAKER — 1) Scrimshaw, Alerion Express 28, Michael Maurier, 2 points; 2) Sterling, Catalina 34, Jim Brady/Sean Hart, 4; 3) Crew's Nest, Catalina 34, Ray Irvine, 4. (4 boats)

MULTIHULL — 1) Peregrine Falcon, F-27, Marc Larhette, 3 points; 3) Tri Jolie, Corsair 880, Rafi Yahalom/Kartheek Manne, 3; 2) Caliente, Explorer 44, Truls Myklebust, 5. (7 boats) Full results at www.jibeset.net

Left: Sears Cup teams drag race toward current relief off the start line. Right: The SFYC team wins the Sears Cup, punching their ticket to the Youth Sailing Champions League Final in Spain.

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won the Club 420 National Championship.

"Sears was such a sick event this year," Everett tells Latitude. "The level of racing was such that what held us back from the result we wanted — to win — ended up being literally just one or two errors. A huge congratulations to Mark and the whole SFYC team. They sailed a flawless event, and I'm stoked for them to be heading to Spain!"

— latitude/fritz

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StFYC hosted the US Match Racing Qualifiers on San Francisco Bay in their fleet of J/22s on August 2-3. Eight teams sailed 14 races each in two round robins to determine the finalists. Nicole Breault defeated Molly Carapiet 2-0 in the finale. Breault thus qualified for the US Match Racing Championship finals in Chicago, to be sailed on Lake Michigan in October. Breault and crew went on to win the US Women's Match Racing Championship on August 15-17.

Ten boats out of 12 racing completed Hood River YC's Double Damned Race on August 9 — the other two were OCS (over early). The top five were all Moore 24s, with Karl Robrock's Snafu winning the race from Cascade Locks to the Dalles on the Columbia River Gorge. See www.hryc.org

The Singlehanded Sailing Society has set the date for the 2026 Three Bridge Fiasco as January 31. This wonderful, wacky, fun and frustrating pursuit race is (most years) the biggest keelboat race in the country. Registration (on Jibeset) will not open for a while yet.

— latitude/chris

Change of Watch

This editor has had the pleasur e of helming Racing Sheet for almost 11 years. Now it's time to hand off the tiller to a fresher watch captain.

During my tenure, I've strived to serve the sailboat racing community and to carry on a tradition best exemplified by our late racing editor, Rob Moore. I hope

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August's racing stories included:

• Inaugural BYC Navigator's Race

• Pink Sailing at VYC • Governor's Cup

• SJIYC Shaw Island Classic

• Mini Globe Challenge

• US Women's Match Racing Championship

• Knarrs at Ballena Bay

• StFYC J/22 Summer Series

• Benicia YC Thursday Night Series

• Previews of the Belvedere Classic & Great Schooner Race, the PNW International Offshore Race, Labor Day Weekend Races, August Races, and more.

that he would have been proud of our efforts to continue his legacy.

Fritz Baldauf, an active San Franciso Bay racer, will take over the helm of Racing Sheet next month. He has already taken on coverage of several regattas. I'll still be around, and you can still reach me at chris@latitude38.com, but please send racing correspondence to racing@latitude38.com . Thanks for reading!

— latitude/chris

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With reports this month on Quark's nice long exploration of the twin islands of Raiatea and Taha'a; Kia Koropp's renewed apprenticeship aboard Atea; Passiflor's interrupted trip back from Tahiti; Fundango's cruise through the islands of paradise; and a locker full of Cruise Notes

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A Daysailor's Paradise

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L ying near the geological center of the Pacific Ocean, the twin islands of Raiatea and Taha'a are truly the Pearls of the Pacific.

A more perfect tropical island paradise couldn't be imagined. Surrounded by a protective reef with easy-to-navigate passes, a huge lagoon encompasses both islands in one lagoon. The cradle of ancient Polynesian civilization, the twin islands were parted by a demigod's canoe and are currently home to Quark, the little boat that could.

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When you're on Raiatea, you really feel as if you're at sea. And you are. On a small island right out in the middle of the whole wide-open ocean. The winds are constant and bring squalls across the water — and suddenly, out of an otherwise nice day, it's raining. Some strong, some weak, but enough to let you know that you're at sea.

The weather fronts sweep from west to east just to the south of the leeward islands and dictate the weather flow. Easterly trades are the norm. Sometimes more northeast, sometimes more southeast, making

it great for sailing to a variety of destinations. Must be the reason why the charter fleets of all the big companies are here.

Quark has, in very lucky fashion, gained a berth at the Marina de Uturoa where she now lives. She is under a Polynesian flag now and plans are to stay a while to enjoy her happy place. Since arriving back here in June, I've been enjoying sailing the lagoon and anchoring in the many uncrowded shallows with sandy bottoms visible through crystal-clear waters. A trip across to Bora Bora and back was a highlight of the time spent in the islands. So much to explore here! It's a magical lagoon in the middle of a vast emptiness. A tiny speck in a huge ocean that is a small part of a big planet that is a tiny dot in the enormous universe.

Aptly named, Quark is also small. At 29 feet, she's the smallest sailboat in the fleet of cruisers around here. A mere "quark" in the universe. Quarks — a type of elementary particle and a fundamental constituent of matter — are about the smallest things that exist, and that's about the size you perceive yourself to be when you're on a small sailboat in the middle of the wild ocean. It puts things in perspective about our

existence on this planet, in this galaxy, in this universe, in this dimension … or whatever it is we're in.

Quark brings a spirit to the adventure that inspires confidence despite her size. All of the past voyages and voyagers can be felt in the energy that she passes to her crew as she effortlessly supports them in every situation, intrepid and strong. Efficient in every category. Easy to handle and helpful to her crew by virtue of her layout and performance characteristics. A pleasure to be around. No wonder, being the incredible Pacific veteran that she

Doug has perfected the art of commuter cruising. Below right: His experiments with wide-angle lenses on drones have resulted in some whimsical

is. This is her fourth visit to French Polynesia, having been as far as New Zealand and Vanuatu before returning to Oregon to start another round.

Inspired by Quark and the location, my visiting friend Rob and I went on allday adventure sails every day for nearly a month. Leaving from the marina requires only two minutes of motor assist before the sails take over until our return at sunset. Around each island,

each way, inside the lagoon and outside in the open sea — any combinations of those are the many possible itineraries of 20-35 miles available. Hundreds of anchorages can be found along the way, in diverse locations depending on which side of the island you're on and its topography and coastline.

Many deep bays cut into the islands, and sandy shallows fringe the reef around the islands. Plenty of motu

islands along the reef complete the picture and give shelter from the trade winds for anchoring and a swim after lunch. A daysailor's paradise.

A short 25-mile trip across open water to Bora Bora was a highlight of the trip. With a more northerly element to the wind for a couple of days, we managed to sail in the most spectacular beam-reaching fashion both ways. It was perfect South Pacific bliss. Everything you'd want your Bora Bora experience to be. Being more about the sailing than anything else, we took advantage of the weather and sailed back the next day. Huahine can also be easily reached in the opposite direction.

Cruisers tend to zip through this area due to their short-stay visas, seeing Raiatea only as a place to fix the boat, provision, and check out of the country. When I arrived, my goal was to find a berth for Quark so I could become a commuter cruiser here for a few years. Having successfully found a spot, I returned this year for the second time to spend six weeks on the sea with theboat. Raiatea-Taha'a and the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia always impress, and Quark inspires. All one has to do is show up, let their imagination go wild, and enjoy.

Quark is now all buttoned up and resting for the next chapter. My good and caring neighbors at the marina are keeping an eye on her. She's snug and secure in her berth with a beautiful view of Bora Bora in the distance, awaiting her commuter captain to return. À bientôt, cheri

— Doug 7/3/25

Readers — Quark was built in Oakland in the '70s by Dave and Vickie Case, who then sailed the boat 14,000 miles to the South Seas and back via Hawaii. For more on this early part of the boat's many cruising miles, get ahold of a copy of the book Dave wrote about it, Sailing South.

Above: 'Quark' at sunset. Center: Ile Taoru, located at the entrance to the Raiatea lagoon on the northeast side. Top left: In the yard in Papeete. Top center: Dave is head-over-heels enamored with cruising in the South Seas. Top right: Poke bowl with a garnish of coconut shavings at the Bora Bora Yacht Club.

One of the main reasons Doug couldn't wait to leave Papeete.

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Atea — 49-ft Ganley Steel Cutter Kia Koropp

Straight Into the Learning Curve

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After chasing trade winds for over a decade, Atea has finally accepted her docklines and set her crew ashore.

The decision to end our cruising lifestyle was spurred on by the desire to return to our careers and get our children Ayla, 11, and Braca, 13, into formal schooling. It was time to exchange travel and adventure for country and community. John was ready to exit the engine room and enter an office, leaving behind the demands of boat maintenance with cobbled parts, and a limited budget for tradesmen on demand, for a regular paycheck.

The kids were equally ready for a change, with a growing desire for space from the confines of a 45-ft home and friends who weren't constantly disappearing. I was, well, the last one over the line. I was happy chasing tropical islands. Moving ashore would alter our world in a definitive and pivotal way, and I wasn't sure if I was ready to tackle that new reality.

It was not an easy transition. The end of our cruising life was also the end of our marriage. Cruising united us in a pursuit we were committed to and a lifestyle we were passionate about, but John and I knew our lives would move in separate directions at the conclusion of our circumnavigation. He chose house and I chose boat and I became, for the first time, Atea's sole skipper.

I hadn't realized, while living aboard as a family, how separate our jobs had become, the division of duties a function of habit and efficiency. Now that I have to manage all aspects of "running the ship," I can see how steep a learning curve I have in front of me. While I felt as equal while cruising as two lead chefs in a fancy restaurant, I now realize how much of a sous chef I was. The time had come for me to sharpen my carbon steel Wüsthof and take command of the kitchen.

In theory, it's just a matter of stepping up to the task. With 80,000 sea miles behind me, I should be able to grab the helm with skill and confidence. It's with no little embarrassment that I'm learning that this is not the case. Now that the yacht is in a marina rather than on anchor, I have to learn how to navigate tight corners without bouncing off my neighbor. I must rely on my knowledge of wind speed and direction to make the right choice of sail plan so that I'm not overpowered. I must know what to do when the engine doesn't start, when the genoa won't furl, and when the GPS goes haywire. Currently, I am learning all this by trial and error on a 14-ton beast. It's been one hell of a rodeo.

I find myself in a constant cycle of gaining confidence and then obliterating it. My first big incident was, fortunately, not of my own doing, but the mental and emotional effect of being clobbered by a 44-ft motorboat at 10 knots while at anchor left me quaking

for weeks. Comfort level: Zero. Next was a result of miscommunication. John had shut off the cooling saltwater inlet after the previous outing, and I, new to understanding the workings of a diesel engine, didn't know to check for evidence of cycling water. I was transiting through a regatta when the engine overheated. I'm not sure if my son was louder than the bang, but the profanity that spewed from his

ATEA

Kia was born in Puerto Rico and lived for a time in the Bay Area. She's cruised since 2011, but is learning the ropes anew these days. ATEA

Auckland, with its landmark Sky Tower, is 'Atea's new homeport.

mouth was at least evidence that we'd successfully raised a pirate. Trust in my skills: Zero. (Fortunately, a new impeller and gasket got it going again.)

One of my outings, finally, went flawlessly … almost. As I rounded the last headland and furled the headsail, the furling rope went taut and wouldn't let me roll the sail in fully. I had to flap

my way into the marina like a gull with a broken wing. Faith in my capabilities: Zero.

To give my friends some quality time together, I offered to take an additional three kids with me on my return from a weekend away. The winds whipped up and the sea got rough, and the roll resulted in air getting into the fuel line.

When I most needed additional power to control the boat, the engine wouldn't start. The result was 10 hours at the helm in rough seas with five rowdy pre-teens as my backup crew. Even so, I sailed Atea in to anchor in a crowded anchorage in the pitch black. Although I pulled it off, I was shaken. My confidence as a skipper: still zero.

I have become a bit of a celebrity on local waters. The Maritime Police and the Coast Guard now know me by name, much to the amusement of friends and the mortification of my children. I have been paparazzied by the police in a request to send photos to their supervisor. I have the direct contact number of the police chief and the skipper and mechanic of the local Coast Guard. Too many errors have resulted in my son's refusal to sail with me. John waits for a call whenever I go out, knowing he will have to talk me out of the mess I have put myself into. My daughter thinks it's all entertaining, and while she doesn't offer practical support, at least I have one person left who hasn't completely given up on me.

Every trip isn't a bad one. On occasion, I sail out and back without incident. When that happens I do a jig when my feet hit the dock and I give my alter ego a high five. One outing builds my confidence, the next shreds it. The ebb and flow of confidence and capability is a continuous cycle depending on the success of the trip but, gradually, I am learning. My son has agreed to return to the water with me, my friends are starting to raise their hands again, and John isn't

Above: 'Atea' at anchor. Top left: Kia with kids Ayla and Braca. Top center: Getting ready to raise the main. Top right: A totaled dinghy after a motorboat hit 'Atea' at anchor.

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watching his phone every time I go out. As long as the lessons aren't too expensive and the learning continues, I will get there as captain of my ship, master of my own making. One day I will plonk that toque on my head, look at the cooks in my kitchen and call myself head chef. I just hope I don't sink Atea in the process.

— Kia 7/5/25

Passiflor — 33-ft sloop

Heather Richard and crew

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If all had gone according to plan, Heather Richard would have brought "a little Tahitian sunshine back to the Bay" last month. Unfortunately, the trip back from Tahiti aboard the newto-her 33-ft Passiflor was cut short when the twin rudder system suffered a breakdown barely a third of the way into the 2,000+ mile trip.

Regular readers, as well as many local sailors, will know Captain Heather best from her former boat, the 43-ft aluminum sloop Carodon; her Sausalito-based charter business Fine Day for Sailing (www.finedayforsailing.com); her frequent turns as skipper for Call of the Sea's brigantine Matthew Turner; or the many articles by and about her that have appeared in these pages over the years. Most of those had to do with the cruising she's done, often with her three kids, but one was about the only race she ever did with Carodon — sailing in the doublehanded division of the 2024 Pacific Cup with oldest son Julius.

Heather sold Carodon in February and after a few months of looking for her Next-Big-Thing boat, found herself in Tahiti prepping Passiflor, a mellow yellow sloop designed and built — also of aluminum — in 2000 in France. Designed as a fast, shorthanded passagemaker, the layout includes an open transom, offset centerboard trunk (for more room below) and double rudders.

Two Bay Area women made the trip down to help prep the boat and sail it home: AJ Frazier, the program coordinator on Matthew Turner at Call of the Sea; and Sydney Wewerka, Heather's neighbor at Galilee Harbor, and professional sailing crew on the schooner Freda B. Unfortunately, with prep taking

longer than planned, Sydney had to return home. So when Passiflor's docklines were cast off on July 9, the third hand was local Frenchman Jacques Eliezer.

All went well for the first week. The boat showed a nice turn of speed in the moderate, mostly upwind conditions. Then, on July 14, about 800 miles into the trip, the boat experienced a crash jibe in windy conditions, slamming the tiller over and breaking the quadrant that connects to both rudders.

"We contacted the Polynesian coast guard and looked at all of our options," says Heather. After a thorough survey of the damage, she felt it was not safe to carry on. So they got the boat turned around, lashed the rudders in the "straight" position, and set sail back toward Tahiti.

So began a 10-day odyssey that called up skills Heather had almost forgotten she'd learned.

"Steering without the use of the rudders brought me back to my days at Boston University sailing on the varsity coed team on the Charles River in two-person dinghies," recalls Heather. "Coach Brad had a favorite drill that involved taking away everyone's rudders and having us race a triangle course completely rudderless. While never fast or efficient, it forced the skipper and crew to develop better communication and understand how best to steer with the sails, and how the forces of main and jib worked to turn the boat. Many boats on first try simply sailed in circles while the more skilled teams made it around the course. Never in my wildest dreams did I count on needing this skill on a 10-meter boat in the middle of the Pacific 800 miles from the nearest land — but there we were. Lesson learned. Thanks a million, Coach!"

In this case, sailing Passiflor consisted of "rolling and unrolling the genoa, and reefing and unreefing the main to find the right fore-and-aft balance to keep the boat on course," says Heather. Depending on conditions, the SUP paddle could be used for small steering adjustments. Ideal wind angle was +/- 60 degrees in light to moderate breeze. Luckily, the trade winds were mostly cooperative on that count. The

most frustrating times were when the wind went away. Under power, the boat just went in circles.

In anything lower than a beam reach, the apparent wind could go away, sending the boat into a jibe. The only way to get back on the right tack was to tack, which, says Heather, was a long process. "First, you trim for close-hauled and build as much speed as possible. Next, you blow the genoa sheet and let it flap uncontrollably, because anything controlled will head the bow down. (Rolling it partially in also

Hopefully, by then you are back on a beam reach on the correct (original) tack — and you try your darnedest not to fall off into another jibe!

gear lives, pulling back and forth on the makeshift Dyneema line tackles that are holding together what's left of our steering gear, sometimes with waves crashing into the locker, which then has to be pumped dry."

After almost two weeks of such gyrations and being thrilled to see three knots on the knotmeter in the right direction, the French Polynesian coast guard called to say they were diverting a nearby fishing boat to tow Passiflor the rest of the way. "The Ulysse One, with Captain James Boucard and six crew aboard, took us under tow on July 26 about 1645, and from then on we were making six knots toward Tahiti in comfortable seas. They even gifted us an immense fat tuna that was laughably bigger than our fridge! We had tuna for days, and I was even able to can some for our next passage."

Passiflor and crew arrived safely back in Papeete the next evening and at this writing, the boat was undergoing repairs to her steering and other systems whose needs became apparent in conditions from calms to 30+ knot winds.

Sadly, neither AJ nor Jacques could stay aboard for the next trip north. One familiar face joining the boat for that long passage was Heather's crewmate on that '24 Pacific Cup: Her 19-year-old son, Julius. The third spot was yet to be filled at this writing.

If all goes well, Heather was hoping to depart for home again no later than August 10.

— Heather and JR 8/5/25

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helped sometimes.) Then you pump the main in and out with the waves to get head to wind, and pick exactly the right moment to try to back the wildly flailing genoa, unfurling it to full size as it goes aback. You hold it aback till you're on a beam reach on the new tack and then sheet it on the correct side as fast as possible while also easing the main.

"This worked about one out of four tries, so patience was essential."

As mentioned earlier, Heather had lashed the rudders together in the "straight ahead" position. Adjusting that arrangement, when needed, consisted of "lying on my belly on the floor of the cockpit with head, hands and torch hanging in a small locker at the back of the boat where the steering

Since our last update in 2023, we've put quite a few miles under the keel and cruised in five countries. We spent the 2024 southern cyclone season in the Marquesas. One highlight was the Matava'a, a five-day festival held every four years to celebrate and share the Marquesan culture among the six inhabited islands.

In April 2024, after their Pacific crossing, we reunited with Mark and Karen Williams on Chaos, whom we buddy boated with in Mexico. We cruised through the Tuamotus and Society archipelagos of French Polynesia.

Above: AJ, Heather and Sydney in Papeete shortly before the first departure. Top left: Heather tries out some traditional Tahitian headgear. Center: At least the tow went smoothly. Right: Testing the centerboard in the yard.

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Highlights turned out to be the last two atolls of Maupiti and Maupiha'a. Maupiti for its incredible scenery and Maupiha'a for the unbelievable generosity of the nine(!) people who live there — a supply ship visits the atoll only once every two years!

many amazing trails, getting new sails, sleeping with covers on, and tying up to a dock for the first time after almost two years of being in the tropics.

would eventually have to return home to Central California in the event of grandbabies or the care of our mothers. Well, it turned out to be the latter that would bring our great Mexican adventure to an end."

Getting Cake home was a logistical challenge, particularly since it had to be arranged in less than two weeks. "Sailing down and up from San Carlos, Sonora, was out of the question because of the time constraints as well as the wear and tear on the boat," says Ken. After researching all other options, including delivery, Ken decided it was best to truck the boat to Ensenada and sail the rest of the way.

Ubers, taxis and yes — a very large truck. Along the way, there were two shakedowns (mordidas) and just some plain, good old-fashioned gratuitous theft."

ole days.' We loved our 12 years. To us it was the best decade of Mexico ever — maybe because we had zero reference. When we're asked about why we came back, we note family matters of course, but also the rise in crime, prices and crowded anchorages. But the truth is, we would return to Mexico tomorrow if we could. So perhaps it's also true that the next generation of Mexico sailors will argue that their years were indisputably the best.

Then came the hard part. With few resources regarding trucking in Mexico, "it was planes, trains, automobiles,

Of their dozen years cruising Mañanaland, Ken says, "You frequently hear cruiser repatriates and current lifers bluster about how their years in Mexico were the best, earnestly apathetic to the newbies who will 'never get to see the authentic Mexico of the good

"For now we will take care of family and our agave farm in San Luis Obispo. Clearly what we miss most are the friends, for sure. but also the simple things like coffee in the cockpit at sunrise, beach and palapa shenanigans, diving off the boat without the worry of water temp, etc.

"Cake might end up for sale if we're unable to use her often enough, but we've already started a vision board on

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• "This is the final summer of our part-time cruising adventure aboard Ellie, our 1967 Ericson 30," writes Tom Dilworth. "She has taken Barbara and me very slowly from San Diego to Juneau, Alaska, with time spent aboard each summer varying from 3½ to 5 months. In the PNW, we had Ellie hauled out in a boatyard each winter, and though there was quite a bit of work required to winterize her —

including removing sails and halyards — she was always in good shape when we returned to her in spring.

"We'd cruised full-time for about five years in the past and loved the life, but now that we are getting up in years at 77, this seasonal approach has proven to be perfect for us. It's allowed us to see some of the most beautiful and unspoiled areas imaginable, and still spend eight months at home enjoying our family and beautiful grandkids. Currently, we're hanging out in the San

Juan Islands and the Canadian Gulf Islands, and will be harbor-hopping down to San Francisco Bay in September. We plan to home-port Ellie there."

He may be back in civilization, but Warren still ventures out the Gate now and then for some sailing (and fishing) fun.

• Last time Warren Holybee appeared in Changes — in the August 2022 issue — he had just completed a circumnavigation aboard his Petaluma-based Morgan 382 Eliana. Since he's integrated back into land life, he hasn't been getting out on the water as much as he'd hoped, although he did head Eliana out for some salmon fishing south of the Farallones a few weeks ago, scoring "seven salmon, but only two keepers," he says.

Above: During their trip to Alaska last year, Tom and Barbara ran into a sistership to 'Ellie'. What are the chances? Left: Tom with two of the best reasons to come home.

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23 FT BENETEAU FIRST 235 1990. ‘Gitana’ is a joy to sail with friends or singlehanded. All lines led back to the helm, making sailing easy. 3 jibs, 2 mains, a drifter, asymmetric and symmetric sails let you fly in all conditions. The Garmin plotter/fishfinder lets you explore with confidence. 4hp outboard sips fuel when the wind fails to cooperate. Adventure awaits, accessible with a double-axle trailer. Go to the San Juans or Baja without the hassle of bashing. $10,000 OBO. Eureka, CA svshadowfax131@gmail.com (707) 296-3165

23 FT BEAR CLASS SAILBOAT 1958. Last chance. Rescue a charming wooden Bear class sailboat. Worthy project. Combine two boats and gear, making a restored classic sailboat. The time is now or never for the historic surviving boat. Free! $1. Sonoma, CA dolfindetails@gmail.com (415) 3770894

15 FT SAGECAT 2017. Boat: drop keel, 220 lb bulb, full-batten main with two reefs, anchor gear, 2hp Yamaha outboard, fresh bottom paint, small but fairly comfortable accommodations. Trailer: Pacific single-axle, spare tire. Good boat for breezy Bay Area. Sharp sailer. I can deliver California, Oregon, Washington. $15,000. Novato, CA dnldcharles@gmail.com

23 FT BEAR BOAT 1938. Own a piece of San Francisco Bay sailing history! Classic 1938 Bear Boat #8 “‘Pola Bear’, the oldest Bear class boat still standing and sailing proud! New Pineapple main and jib. Fir planked, oak ribs, mahogany cockpit, lead keel, canvas deck. Full cushions. Hitachi 6 hp outboard. Full winter boat cover and spring/summer covers. Mast refinished. Hauled out each year for bottom paint and maintenance. She is simple, perfectly balanced, and sails smooth and quiet. Currently being sailed on Monterey Bay. $8,900 OBO. Moss Landing, CA steve@sequoiafoods.com (831) 254-3229

25 – 28 FEET SAILBOATS

25 FT OLSON 25 PACIFIC BOATS #67 1986. Former ‘Intrepid’ with Kevlar headsails, 2 spinnakers, new bottom 5/24 . Bought with partnership in mind but partner changed course. Will sell outright or partnership in Santa Cruz or Benicia. A very fun boat. $5,000. Benicia pshrive@yahoo.com (707) 994-6647

26 FT J BOATS J/80 1994. Two boats available. Great daysailers or club racers. Huge cockpit, high boom, asymmetrical spinnakers. These boats are a delight to sail. Comfortable and stable yet nimble and fast. Mainsail, jib, and spinnaker included with each boat. They have been sitting idle and need new owners to give them a bit of love! Priced well below market, here is your opportunity to get a modern sportboat for a reasonable price. https://sailing-jworld.com/j80forsale/ $15,000 Price per each. Alameda wayne@sailing-jworld.com 415-6062634 https://sailing-jworld.com/j80forsale/

28 FT MORSE BRISTOL CHANNEL CUTTER 1997. First launched 2010. Full keel fiberglass Lyle Hess design. Yanmar diesel, Ballenger spars, Doyle sails, propane range and heater, chartplotter, autopilot. Very nicely crafted interior. Santa Cruz slip. $60,000. Santa Cruz rhnorberg@gmail.com (831) 426-1032

25 FT GLEN-L 1980. Solid Lake Tahoeonly boat since 2003. New rigging; jib/jib furler added 2023. Honda 8hp with deck control solar panel/electric start. Large galley with custom roof mural by local artist Jesse Declerc. Bluetooth-compatible sound system. Downriggers for fishing, fish finder/depthfinder. Some TLC needed but ready to sail. $18,000. Carnelian Bay, CA rollie@tahoedaves.com (530) 412-1876

25 FT MERIT 1983. Well maintained. No bottom paint, dry sailed. Includes: Trailer, Yamaha 4 hp outboard motor. Two 150 genoas and sheets. One #2 genoa. Two mainsails, One good spinnaker, four fair spinnakers, Two spinnaker poles, spinnaker bags and sheets. Standing and running rigging in good condition, internalized halyards. $3,000 . Merced, CA timharden2020@gmail.com (209) 6312264

25 FT OLSON 25 1984. Hull #45. Santa Cruz-built for NorCal conditions. Shipshape and race-ready! Former national champion. North racing sails, Pineapple cruising sails. B&G instruments, Suzuki 2.5 hp outboard. Nice and clean interior. $11,500. Berkeley Marina ancelnicholas@gmail.com (510) 4591337

28 FT PEARSON (AEROMARINE) TRITON 1961. Sausalito-built Triton, solid boat, no coring to worry about. Sails well. Battened main, in good condition. A couple of headsails. Atomic 4 runs and starts right up. Standing rigging replaced in 2019, along with new portlights. Extras can be included for the right price: new Harken furler, ST winches, diesel heater, dinghy, Raymarine i70, etc. $4,500. Alameda oldgoldfarms@gmail.com (805) 7548600

27 FT H-BOAT 1980. A popular racing class in Europe with great sailing characteristics, this 1980 Artekno H-Boat is in excellent condition, with well maintained sails, rigging, electrical, instruments, equipment, and outboard. See website for more details. Motivated seller. $15,000. Berkeley, CA proge@berkeley.edu (831) 818-4769 https://tinyurl.com/5t3f97wu

25 FT MERIT 25 1984. Comes with twoaxle trailer w/good tires. 2 #1 sails, #2 sail, #3 sail. All sails are in old condition. Two spinnakers in like new condition. VHF radio. Clear title, up-to-date registration. Call Cecil at 707-339-2359 $5,000. Clearlake, CA d20001.pearson@hotmail.com (707) 3392359

27.93 FT PACIFIC SEACRAFT 25 MK II 1978. Sailboat with excellent trailer and tremendous amount of gear ready for someone handy. New Yanmar 2YM15 with 1.5 hrs, two furlers, six sails, cockpit and interior cushions, two anchors, wind vane self steering and tiller pilot, Furuno radar, propane system parts. Too many parts to list — contact Todd Chandler for link to photos. $18,900. Newport, OR todd@chandlermarineservices.com (541) 992-9289

26 FT YAMAHA 1984. PHRF racer and comfortable cruiser. Interior and exterior maintained in excellent condition by meticulous owner. Yanmar 1gm10 diesel with very low hrs. Garmin chartplotter, Raymarine VHF radio, emergency beacon and many other items. $10,000. Alameda Jnovie@aol.com (415) 271-3441

27 FT ANTRIM 27 2000. ‘Arch Angel’. Full complement of Quantum sails: 2 mains, 4 spinnakers (one .5 light air), 1 Code 0. 3.5 hp long shaft Mercury outboard. New epoxy bottom paint in 2023. New cockpit seats, nonskid in 2024. Double-axle trailer, newly painted in 2024. Tacktick solar electronic instrument, compass, start timer, depthsounder, speedo. V-berth cushions. Running backstays (not installed). $40,000. Richmond Yacht Club #111 bgriffsail3@gmail.com (775) 772-2428

27 FT BALBOA 1978. Maxi — trailerable. Health forces sale. $7,000. Marina Bay Yacht Harbor, Richmond rtrouble@pacbell.net (775) 677-7503

29 – 31 FEET SAILBOATS

30 FT YANKEE 30 1975. Seaworthy boat. Rigged for single handling. Harkin Roller furler. Tiller helm. Rebuilt 30hp, freshwater-cooled, Atomic 4 engine. New starter battery. Like-new 130% genoa and a crisp main. Running rigging is in good condition. New dripless shaft coupling, cutlass bearing, and propeller. New Ballenger boom, w/ internal reefing. Depth/speed/temp, compass and galvanic isolator. Bottom just cleaned. New zincs. Also listed on S.F. Craigslist. $6,500. Pt. Richmond williamjvezina@gmail.com (530) 9570100

31 FT CUSTOM 1965. For Sale: Shadowfox – 31-Foot Ocean Crossing Cruiser Ready to set sail? Shadowfox is a well-maintained 31-foot sailboat perfect for weekend escapes or longer adventures. Priced to sell at $31,200, this vessel offers incredible value for its condition and upgrades. Key Features Length: 31 + feet Year: 1965 Engine: Reliable 20hp Universal diesel, serviced 2023 920 hrs. Sails: New mainsail (2022), roller furling jib several headsails, and spinnakers Electronics: “Autohelm,Chart plotter, VHF, and Ham radio ” Upgrades: recently replaced ROD standing rigging Condition In excellent shape and ready to sail. Meticulously maintained with full service records available. Why Shadowfox? Imagine cruising the coast with the wind in your sails and the freedom of the sea ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned $31,200. San Pedro, Cali kwasiemoto@cox.net 3105288957

30 FT CATALINA 30 MK I 1981. Without question, the most upgraded, well maintained Catalina 30 on the market today. She is turnkey, ready to take you on your next adventure. Combined you are looking at over $45,000 in improvements. Take the best Catalina out there, add 30K of important repairs and upgrades, and here it is. Whether you plan to live aboard, daysail, or go coastal cruising, The ‘Fujin Fighter’ is the Catalina for you. $26,500. San Pedro, CA twebster7676@gmail.com (949) 4444773 https://tinyurl.com/38eyfzwu

30 FT NEW JAPAN YACHT VENT DE FETE SLOOP 1983. Boat has electric motor. The boat is $12,000. The slip is for sale for $45,000. It is a dockominium (Glen Cove Marina, in Vallejo). Single-handed from Japan. Good hull report. $12,000. Glen Cove Marina john@wadsworthassociates.com (925) 381-0481 https://tinyurl.com/2n6uutvu

30 FT NONSUCH 30 CLASSIC 1983. One owner for 28 years. Very well maintained. Complete maintenance records available. Beautiful inside and out. $22,500. Alameda, CA rjmcpeek@aol.com (408) 981-8600

30 FT OLSON 30 1980. Hull# 88. Singleowner boat. Comes with trailer. Custom rig and fittings. Lots of sails. $12,000. Boardwalk Marina, Richmond, CA. bruce.heckman@comcast.net (510) 566-4780

31 FT DUFOUR 3800 1983. Inboard engine and rigging need immediate replacement. No known leaks. Sinks and water work. Electricity works, though battery may need replacing. Fiberglass monohull. Rigging: sloop. Keel: fin w/spade rudder. Racer/ cruiser. $9,000 OBO. Santa Cruz, CA natcarsten@yahoo.com

30 FT KNARR 1960. US #100, Norwegian-built, varnished wood hull and cabin sides, aluminum mast and boom. Two suits North sails, two outboards, stuff. Won ’77, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’85, ’86. $19,500. SFYC Harbor, Belvedere, CA georgerygg@gmail.com (415) 596-6296

30 FT TARTAN 30 1972. Too many upgrades to list. Our son was going to bluewater, but started a family. Sitting for 3 years. Atomic 4. New lifelines, standing rigging, mast step, sails, dodger, stainless gas tank. $10,500. San Rafael dianeirisballard@gmail.com

30 FT PACIFIC 30 1982. Designed in the ’20s, built in the ’80s of quality Canadian fiberglass, ‘Ramona’ is 30-ft on deck with elegant overhangs that guarantee compliments every sail. An original “gentleman’s (or gentlewoman’s) daysailer,” ‘Ramona’ has everything you need and nothing you don’t for a comfortable day on the Bay. Why sail a motorhome when all you really need is a sports car? Dependable Yanmar (recent List Marine service), crisp Pineapple sails, new standing rigging (including top of mast), rollaway head, and a great napping berth. Designed by William Roué of legendary ‘Bluenose’ schooner fame. Twentyone-ft waterline, 8-ft beam, 4.5-ft draft, 4700-lb displacement, and one of the sweetest sailers that just happens to be undeniably pretty. $8,250. Richmond rgriffoul@sbcglobal.net (510) 290-0955

30 FT YANKEE ONE CLASSIC WOODEN RACING SLOOP 1949. Master Mariners award-winning sailboat designed by William Starling Burgess and Stonebuilt. ‘Flame’ was totally restored in 2015. Varnished wood hull. Roller furling. Complete survey in 2023 available. “A Sailor’s Saiboat.” Recently shown at the Master Mariner’s Wooden Boat Show at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon. $49,900 OBO. Richmond, CA stefroche916@gmail.com

29 FT JENSEN CAL 1971. ‘MiraCal’. Teak-rich, Catalina-ready, turnkey classic. Atomic 4, solar, fridge, bimini, spinnaker, dinghies. Lovingly maintained by solo female sailor. Cash only. More info: Facebook Marketplace listing at URL. $7,500 OBO. Marina del Rey jivadiva@mac.com (303) 902-7076 https://tinyurl.com/3u6dw3bk

32 – 35 FEET SAILBOATS

35 FT SCHOCK SANTANA 35 1979. Many upgrades throughout the years (18hp Yanmar) See website for more pics and videos. A must see. Alameda saylor44@gmail.com (510) 714-9494 http://www.schocksantana35.com

35 FT SCHOCK 35 1986. Very responsive in both the light winter and summer breezes Great daysailer, weekender or occasional racer. PHRF 75. $12,500. Vallejo jinkxochs@gmail.com (707) 694-9846

35 FT BENETEAU 2019. This Oceanis 35.1 is a very clean Racer/Cruiser equpped with a Keel Centerboard, making it well-suited for island hopping adventures. Power is provided by a 30-horsepower Yanmar 3YM30. She features a new bottom, in-mast furling, self-tending jib with an option for a larger jib, and is rigged for a code zero sail. She has Air Conditioning, a Full Bimini and a Removable Dodger. $189,000. Apollo Beach, FL gonesouth_@hotmail.com (562) 588-6065

35 FT YORKTOWN 1974. Cruiseready, center cockpit, roller furling, lazy jacks on mainsail, new standing rigging, solar power, Perkins 4-107 with low hrs. New hydraulic transmission, VHF radio with AIS, single sideband radio, chartplotter, radar, 2 anchors, power windlass, water heater, forced air diesel heater, 8-ft inflatable plus many more extras. $12,000. Stockton monty_case@yahoo.com (510) 7784121

34 FT CATALINA 1986. Second owner, ready to sell. Well-cared-for family cruiser. Fully equipped, all onboard equipment part of sale. Must see to appreciate. $35,000 OBO. Alameda, CA gernaldavie@comcast.net (916) 9613199

33 FT ALLIED LUDERS 33 1968. Sister ship to Robin Lee Graham’s ‘Dove ll’. Basic electronics. Sails in good shape. Westerbeke 21. 2800 hrs, rebuilt transmission. New cutlass, shaft log hose, packing, exhaust. Rocna, Tigress windlass. Email for more info. $15,000 OBO. San Carlos, Sonora, MX annedslater@gmail.com

32 FT CATALINA 320 1996. Meticulously maintained. New bottom paint April 2025. Great sailing and local cruising boat. New sails in 2023. Very well equipped. Diesel engine, GPS, furling jib, and much more. Selling for late father. $54,000 OBO. Belvedere, CA d1.davidm@gmail.com (435) 901-1013

34 FT CAL 34 1969. Complete refit. Electric conversion 10kW Thunderstruck with 48v 300Ah lithium. New rudder, new bottom paint, new running rigging, new standing rigging, New masthead instruments, lights, antenna. Complete 12v and 110v rewiring. New sails UK sailmaker. New chartplotter: Garmin 9-in. New depth, speed, temp transducer. New lights: interior, spreader, running. New Garmin VHF. New lithium 100Ah house battery. $12,000. Vallejo Yacht Club dream2.5@yahoo.com (707) 486 4782

35 FT J/35 1984. Pacific Cup/Hawaii vet, well maintained, newish B&G electronics, batteries, cabin paint, cushions, shaft, motor work, solar charging. Comfortable in light air, breezy S.F. Bay, ocean crossing. Lots of extra gear, sails, anchors, etc. Designed as offshore one-design, great cruiser, listed in Sailboat Hall of Fame. Quick, stiff and safe. $35,000. Alameda bill.b.parks@gmail.com (510) 507-2107

35 FT CORONADO 1972. Coronado CC sloop. Helm steering in center cockpit. Full enclosure canvas on center cockpit. Foresail: 130 genoa on roller furler. Mainsail: 3 reef points via hank up. New-ish running rigging. Yanmar 3GM30F with low hrs l15 yrs old). New fuel cell. Electric head. Electric windlass w/plow anchor. New bottom job 2025. New “Propspeed” paint on propeller and prop shaft. Galley: Reefer is DV on cold plate in ice box. Galley: microwave. Features walk-around deck and walk-around belowdecks layout. Master stateroom has inline queen bed with built-ins on both sides. $29,500 OBO, trades considered if good value (cars, trucks, Motorcycles, etc.). Napa blake-grant@hotmail.com (650) 6503333

34 FT EXPRESS 34 1986. 1986 “Boat of the Year” 1987 Sailing World Magazine. One of Carl Schumaker’s finest designs. Two-burner stove with oven, hot water. Almost-new North main, lightly used North jib on Harken roller furling, many bags of sails, two spinnaker poles, raceready, fully equipped. Priced to sell. $35,000 OBO. Richmond Yacht Club karlengdahl10@gmail.com

32 FT HERRESHOFF 1998. Sail around the world!!. Beautiful, strong cruising cutter. Herreshoff-designed, bowsprit and boomkin, cold-molded hull, full lead keel, spruce spars, sails in great condition (mainsail with 3 reefs; stays’l, jib; 120% Dacron; 120% 1.5 oz. nylon; storm sail; trys’l); Aries wind vane self-steering; 10-ft fiberglass dinghy; no engine; sail into and out of upwind Berkeley berth or use 16-ft oar; 4 anchors (45# 35# 25# CQR, fisherman); windlass. Call Emily 925-899-1546. P.S. Consider adding an electric motor. $15,000. Berkeley, CA ems323@gmail.com 925-899-1546

33 FT PACIFIC SEACRAFT MARIAH 31 1978. Stout boat of legendary strength and seaworthiness. Highly sought-after for bluewater sailing. She is in excellent condition, spartan appointments and in original condition with no modifications. Newer standing rig, crisp sails, fresh bottom job. $32,000. Tiburon sailingfearless@gmail.com (415) 7452292

33 FT CAL 33 1971. Classic olderstyle sloop with modified scoop stern. Strong Volvo diesel 487 hrs. Harken roller furling. Tiller, older sails. Relocating and priced to sell. $5,900 OBO. Emery Cove Yacht Harbor ngolifeart@gmail.com (747) 286-8311

35 FT FANTASIA 35 MK II 1979. In very good condition and ready to go. Most all systems upgraded including standing rigging and lifelines. Above-deck Maxwell windlass, Profurl 4200 genoa furler, ComNav autopilot, Vector AIS, Dometic fridge in updated galley and full stand-up workroom are just some of the features that make so much in a 35-ft boat. Ten-inch pillow top mattress! Runs great! ComNav Commander P2 color autopilot, Octopus hydraulic steering ram, Blue Sky charge controller, new lifelines (2018), new rigging (2018), New Found Metals stainless ports, Garmin chartplotter, Vesper SP160 antenna splitter, Vesper XB-8000 AIS, Standard Horizon AIS/GPS VHF w/remote handset in cockpit, Iverson freestanding bimini, lazy jacks, transom hoist. $39,000. Isleton CA carey.shine@gmail.com (541) 973-9562 tinyurl.com/ypssa9ue

36– 39 FEET SAILBOATS

37 FT PACIFIC SEACRAFT 1990. Well maintained with many upgrades! Plenty of recent upgrades across electronics, engine, safety, sails, running and standing rigging, ground tackle. She comes with dinghy, outboard, monitor windvane, watermaker, solar. ~2,150 hours on yanmar. Spinnaker. Diesel heater. Winter boat cover. Pedigree blue water cruiser which can also function as a liveaboard. $137,500. Seattle, WA gobillsgary@gmail.com

38 FT CATALINA 38 1983. Sparkman & Stephens-designed. Sails wonderfully. Newer sails, newer dodger and bimini, bottom painted a year ago. Three-burner stove, electric and manual bilge pumps, diesel runs well. C.G. documented, roomy interior, upgraded wiring, cushions in great condition. No reasonable offer refused. Contact Bill. $22,000 obo. Dana Point Harbor billprestridge@gmail.com (949) 892-8396, (949) 493-3952 mariners936.com/

38 FT SABRE 38 MK II 1989. A unique opportunity to own one of the best performance cruising boats ever made. Incidentally the same boat the publisher of ‘Latitude38’ sails. The boat is rock-solid but needs some work. The Max-Prop needs to be rebuilt or replaced, the exterior teak needs to be stripped and refinished, and the dodger needs to be recovered. The mainsail is in great shape; the jib is functional. The hand-built teak interior is beautiful, with immaculate upholstery and a custom innerspring mattress in the V-berth. Sister ships regularly sell for $75K and up. Make an offer; must go to good home. San Francisco sailorab2@gmail.com

38 FT HUNTER 386LE 2004. Very clean, freshwater boat. Barrier coat with Interlux 2000. Great Bay or coastal cruiser. Roller-furling main and jib. Cruising spinnaker included. 40 hp Yanmar diesel. $110,000. Rio Vista, Hidden Harbor Marina kmiller@burkettsoffice.com (916) 5081514

36 FT CUSTOM WILEY CUTTER 1978. Sail into history on ‘Wild Spirit’, Tom Wylie’s first cruising boat. She’s carried her owners over 135,000 miles — Mexico, Pacific crossings, Japan. Three no-expense-spared refits and continual upgrades ensure she’s Bristol and fully cruise-ready. $65,000. Puerto Escondido, Baja California Sur, MX svwildspirit78@gmail.com (707) 4849486http://www.svwildspirit.com

38 FT CATALINA 390 2002. Excellent cruiser for family and friends. 150% jib. Mainsail needs work but still in good working condition. Engine replaced five years ago, has very few hrs. Call for an appointment. $117,000. Emeryville, CA daniel@hmfcompany.com (209) 3217524

38 FT ALAJUELA 38 1976. ‘Saito’ is a cutter rig that has improved with age under the loving care of her knowledgeable previous owners. This bluewater cruiser is a true ocean voyager with a sweeping full keel for sea-kindliness, speed at sea, and comfortable accommodation. The Alajuela 38 is known for quality engineering and a solid build to take you anywhere in comfort with timeless and unpretentious styling. Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel (55 hp). Fuel tanks: diesel, 48 gal FRP tank integral w/hull, new fuel gauge; plus 9 gal aluminum day tank for diesel heater or reserve for engine. Fuel economy: 0.80 gallons/hour at 2,000 rpm. Dickinson Antarctic diesel heater. Water tanks: 50 gal and 40 gal stainless steel. $68,000 OBO, Trade. Moss Landing, CA mike.sack@sanctuarycruises.com (831) 239-5504

36 FT J/36 1982. Great racer/cruiser. 2021 Quantum Fusion M mainsail, #3 jib, and genoa like new. Raced one season. Forespar carbon spinnakar pole. B&G Zeus 3 chartplotter, radio with cordless hand unit. 2015 upgraded Yanmar 30 hp diesel with 400 hrs. Beam 11.75 ft, draft 6.6 ft. $30,000. Pt. Richmond, CA kmwino@gmail.com (707) 287-6397

38 FT CABO RICO 1979. Cutter rig. Full keel. The good: New 2023 Yanmar engine 55hp 70hrs, folding prop, shaft, cutlass bearing, water heater. Rigging, mainsail, roller furling jib, staysail, Harken roller furling, B&G dome radar, windlass. And more. The bad: Deck needs work, paint and water intrusion, cosmetic work interior. $69,000. Sausalito juancarloscolorado@gmail.com (707) 338-2999

38 FT COMFORT 38 1983. SV ‘Martha Rose’, ketch rig, fiberglass Coastal cruiser. Ed Monk design, one owner, 1994 6B Cummins, 3700 hrs., 1000mile range, 2010 4-blade Variprop feathering propellor, 2021 Garmin radar/fish finder, Furuno fish finder, Raymarine autopilot, Dickinson Pacific stove, Spectra Watermaker Ventura 150, Two staterooms, one head w/ bathtub, 8-ft custom skiff, Suzuki 6hp 4-stroke outboard, 2 Solar panels 3 amps each, interior & exterior videos available. $80,000. Columbia River, WA skamokawapete2014@gmail.com

36 FT CATALINA 36 1993. Tall rig, walkthrough transom and boarding ladder. Universal M-35 diesel with only 600 hrs!! Electric windlass, Max Prop feathering prop. Main,135 genoa, asymmetrical spinnaker with sock all in great condition. Six two-speed self-tailing winches, rigid vang. All electronics replaced in 2023, Two new D4 deep cycle batteries. Hot/ cold pressure water, lead fin keel, interior is in excellent condition, purchaser will be entitled to 1 year slip rental in Santa Cruz Harbor $55,000. Santa Cruz Harbor Mtthomas@comcast.net (925) 783-4010

39 FT CAL 40 1964. Legendary Cal 40, built in 1964 and beautifully maintained, groundbreaking performance and timeless lines, is waiting for new adventures. This particular boat has been cared for by an owner who appreciates her pedigree and has invested in key upgrades like new sails, new electronics, autopilot and more. $80,000 0B0. Richmond Yacht Club odilehines@gmail.com (415) 963-2160

38 FT LANCER 1985. Lancer (38 hull with fiberglass swim deck). LOA: 40 ft. Volvo 4 cyl diesel — 61 hp goes 9 kt. Mainsail: Roller furler outside mast. Genoa: 130 roller. Electric head. $59,500 OBO, Trades. Napa blake-grant@hotmail.com (650) 650-3333

39 FT CAL 39-2 1977. ‘Sea Star’ is for sale. A strong race boat suitable for San Francisco Bay conditions. Winner of many local races and well known on the bay, see webpage for details. $38,000 OBO. Stockton, CA bob@bobwalden.com https://tinyurl. com/Buyseastar

39 FT FREYA 2003. Proven famous bluewater cruiser/racer. Every amenity for safety and comfort except air conditioning. Lying San Diego, ready for the Ha-Ha. Turbocharged Yanmar recently rebuilt. Bristol condition. Tall rig, 13 standing riggings, 13 halyards, two autopilots, two chartplotters, windvane steering and much more. Complete suite sails for heavy weather, paraglider spinnaker, Jordan series drogue, Dynaplate grounding to mast, sleeps 6. Watermaker, hydraulic backstay. Email or call. $120,000. San Diego berniekreten@yahoo.com (916) 3356555

36 FT CASCADE 1977. Bluewaterready turnkey sailboat. 55 hrs on new Yanmar 30 hp, navigation autopilot, leather interior hand-carved wood. Dickinson diesel heater, full head with hot shower, full galley and more. Great liveaboard with large V-berth, comes with transferable slip! $25,000 OBO. Newport, OR sureshanjie@yahoo.com Suresh (510) 459-8018or Dustin (808) 756-1389

36.5 FT PEARSON KETCH 1977. Cruised Mexico-S.F. Bay. Has B&G plotter, radar, dinghy davits, full dodger, batteries, solar, windlass, roller furler. Excellent small cruising boat. Westerbeke 4-108 ran great. Needs new front oil seal before it will run again. $6,000 (831) 334-1161

38 FT CARRERA 38 1987. Imported by Sven Svendsen. 2023, mast removed with new standing rigging installed, two new batteries, two new compasses, new bottom paint, new zincs, new service of the outdrive/prop, hydraulic outhaul, vang and mast bend, twocylinder Volvo recently serviced with oil change/pump/filters, all work done by Svendsen. Two mainsails, two spinnakers, genoa and two roller jibs, spinnaker pole, Ballenger mast and boom. $15,000. Pt. Richmond Marina, CA franzsteinerarchitect@comcast.net (510) 914-1289

40 – 50 FEET SAILBOATS

44 FT NORDIC 44 1982. This is a classic ocean cruiser, currently undergoing a restoration. Extensive time and money have been invested over the past three years to update it, including fully refurbished engine, updated port lights, fresh bottom and boom paint; decking, stove, interior cushions, and mattresses replaced, chainplates refurbished. Working main and jib sails. Known for their offshore performance, Nordic 44s are solid, proven ocean yachts. This boat has great bones and is nearly ready to sail — just needs someone with vision to complete the restoration. Most of the hard work is done, making this a fantastic opportunity for a serious sailor. Currently berthed in the Tiburon area with a long-term reasonably priced slip. $83,500. Tiburon (415) 720-0075

44 FT GULFSTAR SLOOP 1979. ‘Footloose’ has been recently upgraded with new paint (5 coats of Awlgrip), new upholstery, all new thru-hulls, new dodger (canvas and plastic), new drapes, new Force 10 propane stove, new Raritan toilet, teak and holly sole freshly varnished (5 coats), new bottom paint and zincs. She has complete set of Raymarine electronics, including hidef radar, autopilot, E7 multifunction display, depthfinder and navigation. Also has AIS send and receive. New Beta 403 diesel (replaced Perkins diesel 2017). $70,000 OBO. VYC Vallejo, CA fcgmc@lmi.net (707) 330-7712

42 FT SABRE 426 2004. Santa Cruz, Hawaii, or Tahiti, this yacht will take you there quickly and in style. Many upgrades since 2021 including new standing and running rigging, sails, electronics, autopilot, Hydrovane, Watt & Sea. Email for details. $295,000. Sausalito, CA fold.states1p@icloud.com

44 FT RELIANCE 44 1988. If you’re in the market for a capable, safe, and wellprepared offshore cruising boat, your search ends here. ‘Canise’ offers exceptionally high build quality, storage, and safe offshore navigation. Modified full keel with cutaway forefoot provides the benefits of good directional stability and a responsive helm. She is in very good condition and priced to sell. Roller furling head and cutter sails, inboom roller furling. Recent upgrades in 2021/2022 include Rocna anchor system, Monitor windvane, self-righting life raft (re-certified 2025), watermaker, solar, drogue, dinghy, outboard, etc. New chainplates (2025). Full cover. Fully cruise-equipped and ready for her next adventure. Email for details and additional photos. $130,000. Paradise Village, Puerto Vallarta, MX keith@mariposatraining.com (510) 387-8130

42 FT FUJI 35 1974. Beautiful, wellequipped offshore cruising ketch in great condition with hybrid electric and diesel propulsion. Ready for adventure. Lots of recent upgrades: StackPacks, solar, wind turbine, Hydrovane selfsteering system. new electrical system. Impeccable wood trim interior. Well maintained. 35-ft of fiberglass, 42-ft with bowsprit and dinghy davits. Check out more at URL. $45,000 Open to Partnership. Alameda, CA HopeBoatAlameda@gmail.com (510) 929-4119 http://www.tinyurl.com/ Hope-the-boat

44 FT FREEDOM 44 1984. Built in 1984 by Tillotson Pearson in Newport, RI, this stable, easy-to-handle openocean cruiser is a rare gem designed by Garry Hoyt and Ted Hood. Known for comfort and solid performance, only a few dozen were made. ‘Coyote’ is clean, operable, and ready for local adventures. While fully sailable, she truly shines in the hands of a dedicated owner ready to invest time and care. A sought-after classic for knowledgeable sailors. $40,000. Alameda, CA rosebutterfield@gmail.com https:// tinyurl.com/dcfh3fx9

40 FT CONCEPT 40 1982. Very well maintained tall rig sloop. LOA 40 ft, beam 12 ft 8 in, draft 6 ft 6 in. Threeblade feathering prop. Full-batten main, lazy jacks, 130 genny, spinnaker, storm sail. Two staterooms, head, 11-gal water heater, navigation station. U-shape galley w/oven and large, efficient reefer/ freezer (Frigoboat with keel cooler). Lots of storage. Radar, Autohelm. Espar furnace. 200W solar panels. Outboard engine hoist Contact Michael Gordon. $50,000. Anacortes, WA mjgordon51@gmail.com (303) 7263448

49 FT SAMSON C-DEUCE KETCH 2012. ‘Dancing Dolphin’ was built by Howard White and many expert craftsmen over a span of 40 years. Equipped with a 371 GMC diesel with a new transmission. She was built for cruising. Regular haulouts have been in Santa Cruz. Handling is easy with bow thrusters and new cutlass bearing. Rigging done by John Hansen, Pacific Rigging and Electronics by Beckman Marine. Spacious interior, beautiful finishes, large work space and storage. Looking for a buyer to live out our dreams. $100,000. Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay howardandkathywhite@gmail.com (650) 728-3149

41 FT CATALINA 42 MK I 1992. A two-time Mexico vet with numerous upgrades in excellent condition. She is ready to do this year’s Ha-Ha or anything else you want to do. If you’re looking for a great cruising boat this is the one you want. $94,000. San Pedro, CA cat42destiny@gmx.com (510) 8725506

40 FT ENDEAVOUR 40 1983. In excellent condition. The boat is in a slip at Marina Real in San Carlos, Sonora, MX. My wife and I have owned the boat for 10 years. The engine is a 2005 Yanmar 4JH4E 54hp with 1649 hrs. The included inflatable is a 2011 hard-bottom 10.4-ft Achilles with a 15hp Yamaha 2 cycle outboard. The Doyle mainsail was purchased new about 6 years ago. See URL for 200 pics I dumped into my AMZ photos. Equipment: See listing url pictures with previous pictures of Yacht world listing from 10 years ago. Most of the listed equipment is still with the boat. Payment by US bank to bank transfer only. No cash or check. $58,000. San Carlos, MX rode7runner@yahoo.com (520) 4012352 https://tinyurl.com/32twna5z

47 FT WYLIECAT 48 2000. If you like to sail fast without working hard; if you like to sail without waiting for a crew to show up; if you prefer to avoid “whiteknuckle” stressful sailing; if you don’t want to worry about shrouds, stays, rigging; if you think simple is safe; if you don’t want to duck the boom; if you don’t want to spend $400K+ on a new one, then this is the boat for you!!! Well maintained and caredfor, ‘Ahava’ is for sale, or is it sail? $115,000 OBO. San Francisco Marina mksabra@aol.com (415) 320-2233 https://tinyurl.com/bdhxxk5p

46 FT CAL 246 1974. Legendary Cal 246 refit complete, health issues force sale! All-new ST winches, Raymarine electronics, 12V Isotherm fridge/freezer, Victron inverter, BBQ, AGM batteries — three 200Ah house and 90Ah starter. Rigging, two 300W solar panels. paint, thru-hulls, engine gone through completely by mechanic. Alternators rebuilt, dinghy. 15hp Yamaha, fuel tanks replaced, Furuno chartplotter/ radar, Robertson autopilot, electric windlass, 350 ft chain, roller furling, lazy jacks, Walk-in engine room, bowsprit, davits, boom gallows, huge cockpit, many spares and extras; sails are in good condition. 120 fuel, 400 water. Email for more info and pics $45,000. Marina Seca, San Carlos, MX bobonparadise@hotmail.com (702) 768-5793 WhatsApp

40 FT JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 40 2003. ‘Stardust’ is now on the market due to the health of the owner. The first owner had her for 20 years and outfitted her for bluewater adventures: Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska. His preparation and modifications were thoughtful and professionally executed. I have owned her since March 2023 and sailed her around the Salish Sea and in club racing on Wednesdays. She is in excellent condition, has superior handling characteristics, is both weatherly and relatively fast, easily singlehanded, can sleep 7, and is warm and comfortable below — the best all-around boat one can imagine. $135,000. Tacoma, WA dstromquist@comcast.net (360) 6069043

42 FT VAN DE STADT REBEL 42 1977. English-built boat, sailed across the Atlantic shorthanded with no problems. Great sea boat. New standing rigging and lifelines 2024, Perkins 4.108 diesel with BorgWarner V-drive, regularly maintained, works great. New slab-reefing mainsail 2022 and six foresails. In great sailing condition, needs modern electronics. Electric Lofrans windlass and self-tailing 44 Lewmar cockpit winches. Hydraulic steering with wheel. Recent lead acid batteries. Gimbaled gas cooker with oven. Manual and electric bilge pumps. $30,000. Channel Islands Harbor, CA philip.vaughan@gmail.com (626) 4758522

40 FT CHALLENGER 40 1974. Good news! Extensive refit was begun in 2020 including: Thorough cleaning and repainting of storage, mechanical areas, and bilge. New motor mounts and turbo assembly on Yanmar 4JHTE. New throttle and gear Morse cables. Scupper hoses replaced. PSS seal installed. Shaft cutlass bearing replaced. New raw water intake thru-hull. New raw water intake hose. New AC/DC panel. Rewired entire boat. New LED cabin lights. New outlets w/GFCI. New Group 31 starting battery, Aux. 5-amp engine battery charger, 660AH lithium house bank, Victron 3KVA inverter/ charger, Victron AC/DC distribution w/ remote monitoring, Dec. 2023 Micron 66 paint. Needs holding tank (has manual head and portable toilet), Needs freshwater tank and plumbing (has drains for sinks). $29,000 OBO. Marina Bay, Richmond, CA seanmcal@gmail.com (310) 971-5208

43 FT CUSTOM SCHOCK KETCH 1973. Professionally built of mahogany over oak, ‘Debonair’ has been lovingly maintained and extensively upgraded. A seaworthy passagemaker, ‘Debonair’ recently completed a 16,000-mile Pacific tour. From rig to sails, systems to safety, ‘Debonair’s voyageready. $63,900. Port Hadlock, WA ketchdebonair@gmail.com https:// tinyurl.com/2s36wtce

49 FT CUSTOM CHOATE PETERSON SLOOP 1988. Solid performance racer/cruiser. Spacious headroom, storage, large galley and main saloon, with roomy aft cabin and separate head. Rod rigging, great winches and running rigging layout. $70,000 OBO or Trade. Sausalito, CA libertyshipmarina@comcast.net (415) 613-3665

48 FT SUNCOAST 1980. Type of vessel: ketch. Estimated speed: 10 kt power, 6-8 kt sail. Built Netherlands 1980. Time of lay-up: fall 2012. Hull: length 48-ft, beam 15-ft, draft 7-ft. Frames: varied dimensional steel. Topsides single skin steel plate, 1/4″ thick estimated; bottom single skin steel plate, 1/4″ thick estimated; deck and bulkheads steel plate. Hull layout: V-berth, forward head, forward triple berth, settee/berth, chart station, galley, captain’s berth, engine/machinery/ maintenance room, after master bath, after head, straight inboard diesel engine auxiliary powered. New bow thruster (2010), electronics, autopilot, forward underwater sonar. Six-cyl Leyland diesel, midline, 350 gal water, 250 gal fuel. Pictures at website. $54,900. Cleveland, OH maudeij@yahoo.com.au (954) 235-2527 http://guapasailboat.com

47 FT TED CARPENTIER LIDO SHIPYARD 1957. Ketch with 11-ft beam, 7-ft draft. Hull is strip-planked tongue and grooved. This vessel was built by naval architect Ted Carpentier, who also worked as an engineer for Hughes Aircraft and was a personal friend of Howard Huges. It was custom-built for the CEO of United Airlines (the original spinnaker is in United Airlines colors). I have owned this boat since 1996. The interior has been refinished, Elco EN7000 motor installed, teak deck and a new carbon fiber mast and boom and new toilet are ready to be installed. Coast Guard Vessel documented. She is a fine vessel in the San Francisco Bay area. $85,000 OBO. San Francisco Bay Area vksbo@hotmail.com (510) 967-8421

51 & OVER SAILBOATS

52 FT BENETEAU 52.3 2006. Owner’s version. Buy in Mexico and save broker commission and sales tax. Start your cruise with fat pockets. Title and funds transfer in the US. Located in Barra de Navidad. $250,000. Barra de Navidad, MX (360) 317-4722

60 FT CUSTOM CREALOCK 1997. Just back from NZ! This 60-ft steel schooner will take you anywhere you want to go. Available to view in Tiburon. $185,000 OBO. Tiburon otterkicks@gmail.com (707) 499-9414 https://schoonershellback.com/

CLASSIC BOATS

46 FT FELLOWS & STEWART YAWL

1931. ‘Cheerio II’, 1931 46-ft yawl, formerly owned by actor Errol Flynn. Three-time winner of her class in the Newport to Ensenada Race; first to finish in the 2024 McNish Classic Yacht Race; winner of “Best Represented Theme” in the 2025 Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival. Google “Cheerio II” for photos, videos, and articles about the boat, a SoCal classic! Recent survey available. $100,000 OBO. Channel Islands Harbor jmcnish@earthlink.net (510) 846-4178 https://tinyurl.com/2bsw8djr

38 FT HENRY J. Gielow Cutter 1935. Rebuilt over 14 years, ready to sail, member of the Master Mariners. Email for photo spread and comprehensive narrative. $49,500. Sierra Point Marina, Brisbane, CA richardsalvini@yahoo.com (650) 9964215

32 FT FRIENDSHIP SLOOP 1947. Built by Paul Luke in Boothbay, ME. Well found, excellent shape; longleaf yellow pine on oak. Teak decks. Sails: main, staysail, jib and drifter. All gear and 11-ft Achilles incl. Sails like a dream. $19,000. Ventura, CA peterwoodboats@gmail.com

36 FT HERRESHOFF NEREIA KETCH 1953. ‘Patience,’ a classic yacht, is for sale: authentic L. Francis Herreshoffdesigned ketch. Built by Chaulker and White at Wilmington Boat Works in Wilmington, CA, in 1953, ‘Patience’ is as close to the original design and specifications as you will find in a Nereia of any age, with combination of sawn and laminated oak frames, silicon bronze-fastened Port Orford cedar planking. External ballast is 12,000 lbs of poured lead. Solid teak decks. Spars are hollow square Sitka spruce. All of the original hardware is included in the sale. ‘Patience’ is not currently seaworthy, but probably 80% of the way toward completion. For viewing, complete inventory list and/ or current photographs, please contact me. $39,995. San Francisco Bay ed@marinhomeinspector.com (415) 328-4540

33 FT LAURENT GILES WANDERER III 1958. Second hull built to the design made famous by the Hiscocks. Offshore pedigree, 2020 refit including full bottom recaulking. Additional $20K in improvements in the last five years. Transferable slip in Monterey Harbor. $29,000 OBO. Monterey, CA nathan.m.goodman@gmail.com

34 FT LABRUZZI 1917. Built in San Francisco in 1917 by Alphonz LaBruzzi, this classic Bay cruiser has been award-winning in the Classic Yacht Association. Well maintained in a covered slip in San Rafael, this vessel has recently been hauled for a bottom job and other work, bringing her to excellent condition. Current survey is available. Powered by Isuzu diesel with low hrs. Illness forces sale. $20,000 OBO. San Rafael Yacht Harbor stickypatoo@gmail.com (707) 882-1726

PARTNERSHIPS

C&C 40. Looking for a partner in a C&C 40 in Santa Cruz. Either equity arrangement or non-equity (use) arrangement. Equity buy-in for $27,000, non-equity $400 per month. We are an easygoing couple with an exceptional and special boat. She is sailed often and very well taken care of. For more info/discussion/ photos and to tour the boat, contact Jim Weaver. $27,000. Santa Cruz pacrimplangrp@gmail.com (831) 8186669

DEHLER 34 RACER-CRUISER. $300 monthly plus semiannual boat maintenance fee. No-equity partnership — 35-ft Dutch-built racercruiser sailboat (Dehler 34 Optima 101 1986), tiller, all-teak interior, nearnew standing and running rigging, recent haulout, Yanmar (1900+ hrs). Boat buyout option available. Locals only. $300. SF South Beach Harbor valtaft@gmail.com (650) 670-5300

SABRE 38 NON-EQUITY PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY (SAUSALITO) $500. Seeking up to three non-equity partners to share a gorgeous and wellmaintained ’80s classic. Reliable engine, new standing rigging. Experienced and intermediate sailors welcome. Flexible sailing calendar. See craigslist ad for more info. $500. Sausalito joedvardsson@gmail.com

1985 C&C 33-2. Seeking a third partner to share ownership of 1985 C&C 33 (Mk II) racer-cruiser. Expenses and maintenance responsibilities are to be split equally among the three coowners. Located at the Richmond Yacht Club. The boat sleeps 3–4 people and features a compact galley with teak interior accents. Comes with a spinnaker and inflatable dinghy. Yanmar 2GM engine. Newly painted bottom. The buy-in for a 1/3 share is $6,800. Monthly slip fee is approximately $150 per owner. Please contact this email if you are interested. $6,800. Richmond velo1200@proton.me

LOOKING

FOR BOAT PARTNERSHIP. Looking for partnership on 30-50-ft sailboat, preferably East Bay. Equity and non-equity considered. Have 20+ years of experience sailing on the Bay and chartering internationally. I have partnered successfully on a 31-ft Beneteau for five years. Now I have a small sailing dog that I want to sail with me and the others are allergic. Looking for a clean boat in good condition that is sailed regularly, and responsible, nice sail partners. Berkeley ddodgesf@gmail.com

SAUSALITO PARTNERSHIP CAL 39

MKII. Established partnership seeking new equity partners to sail our classic yacht on a turnkey basis. All maintenance tasks handled by local manager. Prime Sausalito slip. $500/mo each covers all costs after modest buy-in. macdonaldtom4@gmail.com (916) 529-6582

MULTIHULLS

44 FT CHRIS WHITE EXPLORER 44 2000. Hate motoring? This is your boat. Well equipped for cruising. Start your cruise at a prime Mexico cruising destination, beautiful Barra de Navidad. Fast, fun, strong, safe. Recent mainsail and standing rigging. $159,900. Barra de Navidad, MX k9bonzer@yahoo.com

18 FT SOLCAT 18 1967. Boat and sails good condition, trailer needs a bit of work. $200. Auburn, CA blaneyjm@hotmail.com (530) 848-5262

31 FT CORSAIR F31 1996. The F-31 remains one of the most influential production folding trimarans ever created, beloved for its fast yet accessible sailing experience. $72,955. San Francisco/Brisbane mevered@gmail.com (415) 745-0384 http://www.corsairf31.com

31 FT CORSAIR F31RS 2001. Ian Farrier-designed, built by Corsair Marine in Chula Vista, CA. Lightweight aft-cockpit R model — 3925 lbs. Rotating aluminum mast with synthetic cap shrouds. Lazy jacks. 9.8 hp Tohatsu outboard. Masthead VHF. Aluminum trailer. $85,000. Alameda, CA todd_olsen@comcast.net (510) 4275328 https://tinyurl.com/2eyx3582

28 FT CORSAIR F28R 1997. Sail ready. This boat is fast and fun. Lots of upgrades, equipment list for details available on request. Carbon fiber mainsail, 42-ft carbon fiber rotating mast. New Harken roller furling and Quantum jib. Make offer; motivated seller. Fresno/ Huntington Lake $40,000. Fresno, CA / Huntington Lake CA after, June 2 2025 DIrwin@djicpainc.com (559) 349-0362

POWER & HOUSEBOATS

19 FT WELLCRAFT CENTER CONSOLE & SLIP 1995. 1995 Wellcraft Center Console. Clean, solid hull. 2017 Yamaha 115 engine $10,000. Marina Green, San Francisco tbaeder@gmail.com (401) 226-3329

41 FT ROUGHWATER 41 PILOTHOUSE 1985. A must-see! Cleanly maintained/ upgraded. Single Detroit diesel sips while making swift way. Superb coastal cruiser — fishing/diving/living. Comfortably sleeps eight. Two heads, shower, storage, great galley/saloon, huge stateroom aft, roomy forward stateroom w/half bath. Clean and ready. U.S. $79,950.00 cladyo7seas@gmail.com (310) 430-1769

PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT

FREE HOUSE WITH 48-FOOT SLIP IN HAWAII! . Free townhouse with boat slip purchase! OK, not really — but it feels that way. This rare threebedroom, two-bath townhome in Makani Kai Marina includes a deeded slip for your 48-ft boat right on beautiful Kaneohe Bay. Live where you dock, enjoy gated community amenities, and step from your deck to your vessel in minutes. Boat lovers, this is the lifestyle upgrade you’ve been waiting for. Call or email for info. Let’s go sailing! $1,125,000. Kaneohe, HI jc@oceanregroup.com (808) 687-1890 https://tinyurl.com/yn4xhs3k

FIJI: WATERFRONT FREEHOLD

PROPERTY. The perfect Fiji resorthotel investment or a place to build your dream escape. This 19-acre freehold property near Labasa on Vanua Levu offers unbeatable value, natural beauty, and development potential. Adjacent to existing eco-resort! $220,000. Labasa, Fiji framegreg@gmail.com (415) 405-6384 https://tinyurl.com/49mket4d

MAINE COAST COTTAGE FOR RENT. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from this lovely 3BR, 1BA home perched above the gentle shore of Beal’s Cove, perfect for kayaking adventures, watching wildlife, and relaxing by the sea as the afternoon light floods the windows. You’ll love exploring all the islands have to offer during the day and retreating to the cottage in the evenings to catch the gorgeous pink, purple and orange hues of a Harpswell sunset. marcia@homesandharbors.com (866) 835-0500 https://tinyurl.com/43475rkj

DRAMATIC WATERFRONT ALAMEDA TOWNHOME. Dramatic waterfront Alameda 3BR/2.5 BA townhome with a private 44-ft deep-water slip attached to the property. An impressive 2,054 sq ft with multiple living spaces all designed to overlook the glistening Ballena Bay. $1,249,000 leah@leahtounger.com (510) 701-6497 https://tinyurl.com/3wdmepyu

FRUIT FARM IN PANAMA. 4.5+ acre farm. One-hour drive from the city in spectacular area famous for its abundant pure water and deep soil. Different sources of water including public, year-round river with freshwater prawns and fish, spring, cisterns, pump room with 50 GPM well, paved road, fenced, roads inside, titled, ready to build (like neighbors’ exquisite hacienda), water company or tourist attraction. Property has old flowering trees, panoramic vistas and over 200 trees. 50 different varieties of tropical fruits, including, mango, avocado, coffee, cacao, water apples, custard apple, soursop, many types of citrus, breadfruit, banana, star apple, nance, coconut, tamarind. Wildlife galore. Photos and videos on request. $170,000. Capira, Panama jamesahudson@protonmail.com (831) 706-4614

HAWAII MARINA-FRONT TOWNHOME WITH BOAT SLIP. Beautiful turnkey 3-bedroom 2-bath townhome with a boat slip. Experience the best of island living in this peaceful and private gated community along the scenic shores of Kaneohe Bay. The special feature of this property is your very own deeded 34-ft boat slip, perfect for boating enthusiasts and water lovers. Makani Kai marina is a waterfront paradise with stunning views and exclusive marina living. Load up your boat and head to the famous Kaneohe sandbar, just a few minutes away. Home includes split ACs, solar panels, modern kitchen, large windows, and 2 covered parking stalls. Call or email Julie Luke, RS-67533. $1,065,000. Kaneohe, HI julie@cadmusproperties.com (808) 371-9389 https://tinyurl.com/4rnypsy8

BERTHS & SLIPS

AWESOME 50 FT SLIP PIER 39 SAN FRANCISCO. For sale: Stunning city views, 15-ft+ beam, 50-ft length. New cleats, dock box, power pedestal, and hose management. Perfectly located for entire Bay Area coverage and beyond. Very easy access, great maintenance team, parking, and more. $24,000. Slip G-32, Pier 39 Marina greg.rossmann@gjrcap.com (650) 740-0263

EMERY COVE BOAT SLIP FOR RENT. Berths for rent. Emery Cove Yacht Harbor 35-ft = $472.50/month C dock and 40-ft = $540/month E dock. Dockominium-run marina in Emeryville. emerycove.com. Brandnew docks, aluminum with Ipe wood deck, brand-new restrooms, beautiful grounds and just dredged. Great location center of S.F. Bay. Emeryville, CA studio6161@icloud.com www.emerycove.com

REDWOOD CITY MARINA SLIPS AVAILABLE. Slips 30′-75′ at great rates! Amenities: parking, bathrooms, laundry, pump-out, free wi-fi, keyless entry. Guest berths also available. Call for availability. 451 Seaport Court, Redwood City, CA 94063 crevay@redwoodcityport.com (650) 306-4150 http://www.redwoodcityport. com/marina

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PUERTO VALLARTA BUSINESS FOR SALE. Discover the exciting chance to own ‘YUMMIES Mexico,’ a frozen food sensation with a perfected menu and a loyal customer base aged 40-80. This successful Puerto Vallarta business is now on the market and ready for a new chapter. Explore detailed information on website and FB: https://tinyurl. com/mjb9v9je. La Cruz , Nayarit, MX yummiesbydonyteri@gmail.com 52 (322) 275-3322 http://www.YummiesMexico.com.mx

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

TEACH SAILING IN SAN FRANCISCO. Spinnaker Sailing SF is hiring sailing instructors and captains. Build your commercial seatime! F/T or P/T aboard our best-maintained fleet of 21-53′ yachts. Midweek/weekend work available, flexible schedule. Work as much as you want! . South Beach Harbor spinnaker.sailing@yahoo.com 415-5437333 www.spinnaker-sailing.com/

MEMBERS ACQUISITION AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER. Club Nautique is the premier sailing school and yacht charter company in the Bay Area, with two locations, in Alameda and Sausalito. We offer classes, sailing and powerboat charters, skippered charters, corporate events, and member events. We are looking for a a Member Acquisition and Engagement Manager in Alameda. This role leads efforts to grow the member base and deepen member involvement, with a focus on onboarding, upgrading, and retention strategies. This role also serves as a primary point of contact for prospective members, guiding them through the inquiry process and converting interest into active memberships. If you are ready to become a valued, contributing member of the Club Nautique team, please send your résumé and cover letter. Alameda michael@clubnautique.net https:// tinyurl.com/83sm22aj

VENTURA PORT DISTRICT FULLTIME JOB OPPORTUNITY. The District is seeking an empowered, involved, and inclusive leader to serve as the Commercial Fisheries & Marina Manager. The ideal candidate will be a bridge builder — someone who values being public-facing while also mentoring and developing staff within the organization. The incumbent must have experience with property management of marinas; demonstrated experience working with or within the commercial fishing or maritime industry is strongly desired. Clear and effective communication across diverse audiences is essential, as is the ability to respond swiftly and thoughtfully in emergency situations. Experience navigating the public budgeting process and a balanced, solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution and stakeholder collaboration will be key to long-term success in this role. $92,148–$138,312. Ventura jrauch@venturaharbor.com (805) 8642741 https://tinyurl.com/5fxzszkz

NOW HIRING: ASA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR. SailTime San Francisco seeking certified ASA instructor with current OUPV license. Must be reliable, organized, and excellent communicator. Pay: $30–$40/hr based on certification and experience. Contact us to see our fleet and chat! $40. San Francisco, CA Mollie@sailtime.com (415) 869-2861 https://tinyurl.com/yc8537t5

DOCKSIDE MANAGER PIER 45

SAN FRANCISCO. Responsible for the overall management of staff and operations at Pier 45, including the USS ‘Pampanito’ as a museum and memorial to the Submarine Service of the US Navy. Ex empt 32 hours/ week. (From time to time, may be required to work weekends, holidays, and graveyard/swing shifts.) See full job description at URL. San Francisco careers@maritime.org (415) 561-6662 https://tinyurl.com/yc8xbusr

MARINE MECHANIC POSITION. Come join a professional marine engineering team at the Red and White Fleet. We are looking for an experienced diesel mechanic and/or skilled welder who shares our commitment to safety and quality. This is a full-time position, compensated at $76,000 to $94,000 per year depending on experience and skillset and includes the following benefits: Fully covered healthcare premium — health, dental, and vision. 401(k) with matching. Vacation, (2 weeks years 1 and 2, 3 weeks years 3, 4, and 5, and 4 weeks years 6 and on). Nine holidays. Paid sick time. Employee discount. Professional development assistance. And a great work atmosphere. Please email or visit our website for more info. San Francisco jburgard@redandwhite.com (415) 3412785 https://www.redandwhite.com

JOIN OUR TEAM OF INSTRUCTORS. Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is looking for ASA-certified sailing instructors to teach out of our Redwood City Marina location. Part-time, flexible schedules, midweek and/or weekends. Please contact Rich or Bob by phone or email. Redwood City Marina office@spinnakersailing.com (650) 3631390 https://tinyurl.com/y7b2587w

WORK IN LAKE TAHOE! . Looking for a captain for a 55-ft catamaran in beautiful Lake Tahoe, providing daily sailing cruises, great work environment. Must have a masters with sailing endorsement. Seasonal job, from mid-May through mid-October. Pay DOE. Lake Tahoe mary@awsincline.com (530) 448-3130 https://awsincline.com/

EXPERIENCED RIGGER WANTED. Rig shop in business for over 30 years is looking for an experienced rigger to add to our skilled team. Excellent pay is available depending on rigging knowledge. Will accept apprentices if the fit is right. Please email onepage work history and skill set to South Beach Riggers. (415) 331-3400 southbeachriggers@gmail.com

MARINE CANVAS INSTALLER POSITION. Part or full time. Compass Canvas is hiring a marine canvas installer to join our team in Richmond, CA. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work on quality marine projects. Requirements: 2+ years experience in the marine industry; detail-oriented and reliable a must; experience with canvas installation is a plus. If you’re experienced, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your résumé to David. Point Richmond david@compass-canvas.com (415) 299-3415 http://compass-canvas.com

LATITUDE 38 ‘AMBASSADOR’. Latitude 38 is seeking an “Ambassador.” The ideal candidate is a sailor based in the SF Bay Area, is friendly, outgoing, well-organized and a self-starter with excellent communication skills. They are someone who can work independently as well as manage a team of volunteers. An ambassador encourages enthusiasm, understands the scope and goal of a project and is able to appreciate, respect and organize a team of volunteers to execute a project with efficiency and eagerness. This is an ideal position for someone who is financially secure and looking to stay active and social, and is excited to be part of our vibrant sailing community. Meet and greet the great people who help us distribute the magazine. Read about a few of them here: www.latitude38.com/ lectronic/meet-great-people. Email Penny with AMBASSADOR in the subject line. This is a volunteer position, but a stipend will be offered. SF Bay Area Penny@latitude38.com

ADVERTISERS' INDEX

Alameda Marina / Pacific Shops Inc. 10 www.alamedamarina.net

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Belize Sailing Vacations...................85 www.belizesailingvacations.com

Berkeley Marina ............................. 14 www.berkeley-marina.com

Berkeley Marine Center .................. 25 www.berkeleymarine.com

Boat Yard at Grand Marina, The ...... 12 www.boatyardgm.com

Brisbane Marina 50 www.brisbaneca.org/marina

Canvas Works ................................ 26 www.thecanvasworks.com

TWO HARBORS HARBOR PATROL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Positions available for 2023 season! Two Harbors Harbor Department, on the west end of Catalina Island. Looking for experienced boat operators for seasonal harbor patrol positions (March–October). Harbor patrol assigns and facilitates the use of 700+ moorings on the west end of Catalina Island and assists with transporting passengers to and from shore. USCG license required for passenger transport, seasonal mooring included for patrol personnel with liveaboard vessels. Rates from $18-$21/hr. Two Harbors, Catalina Jrconner@scico.com (310) 510-4201

Club Nautique ................................ 13 www.clubnautique.net

Cruising Yachts 84 www.cruisingyachts.net

Denison Yachting ............................98 www.denisonyachtsales.com

DeWitt Studio ................................. 33 www.jimdewitt.com

Division of Boating & Waterways ......61 www.dbw.ca.gov

Downwind Marine ..........................82 www.downwindmarine.com

Emery Cove Yacht Harbor 35 www.emerycove.com

Ensenada Cruiseport Village............ 30 www.marina.hutchisonportsecv.com

Fisheries Supply Co. ........................ 56 www.fisheriessupply.com

Gianola Canvas Products ................ 30 www.gianolacanvas.com

SAILING SCIENCE CENTER – CONTRACT AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS OPEN. Community Engagement Coordinator, Graphic Artist, Photographer(s) wanted as contractors or volunteers. Volunteer docents wanted for educational science exhibitions. Ask about other roles. info@sailingscience.org (510) 390-5727 https://www.sailingscience.org/

LICENSED CAPTAIN WANTED. Wanted: Licensed Captain with towing endorsement for TowBoatUS./Vessel Assist on the San Francisco Bay and Delta. Preferred if you live by SF waterfront, Alameda or Bethel Island areas. towboatus.bay.delta@gmail.com (925) 382-4422 http://www.towboatusdelta. com

Grand Marina .................................. 2 www.grandmarina.com

Harbor Island West Marina ............. 57 www.harborislandwest.com

Helmut’s Marine Service ................. 27 www.helmutsmarine.com

Hood Sails...................................... 15 www.hoodsails-sf.com

Hydrovane ..................................... 26 www.hydrovane.com

Island Yacht Club ............................ 24 www.iyc.org

Keenan Filters 19 www.ktisystems.com

KKMI - Full Service Boatyard ......... 100 www.kkmi.com

Lind Marine .................................... 65 www.lindmarine.com

List Marine Enterprises .....................31 www.listmarine.com

SOUTH OF THE BORDER

PLAN YOUR MEXICAN GETAWAY

NOW. At the gorgeous Cielo Y Mar condos. Located in Punta Mita, 35 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, available to rent from private owner. On the beach, 10 feet from the water, they offer spectacular views of ocean and mountains, the biggest infinity pool in the area, an endless beach, great surf breaks, great fishing, tremendous views of whales, bird life and the islands. While uncrowded and tranquil, just a five-minute walk to several waterfront restaurants. Choose from a spacious, beautifully furnished one- or threebedroom unit, or an amazing twostory penthouse with lovely shade trellis on the top floor. To reserve, call or email Dona de Mallorca. puntamitabeachfrontcondos@gmail. com (415) 269-5165

NON PROFIT

DONATE YOUR BOAT. The Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors strives to make sailing accessible to people with disabilities. BAADS is always on the lookout for donated boats to support its mission. Help an all-volunteer organization while receiving a charitable tax deduction. boatdonations@baads.org (415) 5329831

SPECTRA CATALINA 340Z 14 GPH WATERMAKER. 12-volt. This watermaker has been fully reconditioned by an authorized Spectra agent. New membrane, new electronics (MPC 5000), new feed pump, remanufactured Clark pump. Saltwater-tested and ready to go. $8,600. Sausalito, CA bill.edinger.spectra@gmail.com (415) 640-2469

ADVERTISERS' INDEX –

Marchal Sailmakers .........................31 www.marchalsailmakers.com/

Marina de La Paz ........................... 34 www.marinadelapaz.com

Marina El Cid 29 www.elcid.com

Modern Sailing School & Club......... 23 www.modernsailing.com

Moorings ....................................... 29 www.outboardmotorshop.com

Moorings 3 www.moorings.com

NAOS Yachts ................................. 75 www.naosyachts.com

Napa Valley Marina ....................... 21 www.napavalleymarina.com

North Beach Marine Canvas ...........28 www.northbeachmarinecanvas.com

Port of Redwood City ......................28 www.redwoodcityport.com

Quantum Pacific ............................... 74 www.quantum.com

NORTH EASY FURLING GENNAKER. Used just once. Includes Harken Reflex head and tack swivels, but you will need a flat deck furler. Luff 43.6 ft; leech 39.1 ft; foot 24.8 ft. SMG 22.1 ft, area 800 sq ft. Paid $4,000. $2,000. Pt. Richmond nikasdad47@gmail.com (916) 217-0222

CRUISING GEAR. Commander 3.0 four-person life raft, $1,400. Fortress FX 37 anchor with storage bag, $600. Rode 200 ft. 5/8-in with 50 ft chain, $200. All items new. Contact Terry. Reno ,NV twasik6747@gmail.com (775) 691-9147

TRYING TO LOCATE

LOOKING FOR 24 FT PIVER TRIMARAN ‘NO NAME’. We’re former owners of the plywood 24-ft Piver trimaran that sailed around the world in the ’70s. The boat’s last known location was San Diego. We’d appreciate hearing from anyone who might know the whereabouts of ‘No Name.’ wolfinds@mindspring.com ‭(415) 8063334‬

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Raiatea Carenage Services..............83 www.raiateacarenage.com

Richard Boland Yacht Sales ............. 99 www.richardbolandyachts.com

Richardson Bay Marina 25 www.richardsonbaymarina.com

Ronstan Marine, Inc. ....................... 22 www.ronstan.com

Rubicon Yachts.......................5,6,7,8,9 www.rubiconyachts.com

Sailrite Kits 51 www.sailrite.com

San Francisco Boat Works ............... 75 www.sfboatworks.com

San Francisco on the Bay ................ 64 www.sfonthebay.com/list-38

Sausalito Boat Show 4 www.sausalitoboatshow.com

Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors 24 www.marinesurvey.org

South Beach Harbor.........................16 www.sfport.com/southbeachharbor

Spaulding Marine Center ................ 60 www.spauldingcenter.org

Svendsen’s Bay Maritime 11 www.sbm.baymaritime.com

Swiftsure Yachts .............................. 18 www.swiftsureyachts.com

Things Nautical ............................... 34 www.ThingsNautical.com

Ullman Sails SF & Monterey Bay 20 www.ullmansails.com

Ventura Harbor Boatyard ................ 29 www.vhby.com

Westwind Precision Details .............. 27 www.boatdetailing.com

Whale Point Marine Supply ..............17 www.aceretailer.com/whalepoint

Whiting and Associates ................... 97 www.norcalmarinesurveyors.com

Yachtfinders/Windseakers ............... 57 www.yachtfinderswindseakers.com

Marina

Richard Boland Yacht Sales

Richard: 510-610-6213

Mik: 510-552-7272

Rob: 619-552-6943

Barney: 510-541-1963

David: 781-526-8469

Michael: 831-236-5905

George 415-793-9376

Stephenie 415-299-9780