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Issue #171
May 2017

BOATERS SPEAK OUT AT LOCAL MEETING

LOCAL YACHT CLUB FIGHTS TO SURVIVE

WHATS HAPPENING IN AVALON?

COMPARING FISHING BOATS

TONS MORE!

MARINAFEST
MAJOR EVENT HAPPENS THIS MONTH AT BURTON CHACE PARK

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 FROM THE EDITOR
The Mariner is
stinky feet
Editor/Publisher Its May, and that means many boaters will be coming down to the marina and taking their boats out with
Pat Reynolds friends and family after a winter of semi-procrastination. They meant to come and take the boat out but
it was cold, they were busy, the kids had a thingwhatever, the point is folks will be out mixing it up,
Columnists having some pure bred Southern California, Santa Monica Bay good times.
Dave Stovall
Bill McNeely [Non sequitur] So, on my way past the breakwall the other day and I watched a pelican, with a completely
straight face, go to the bathroom on its own feet. He didnt look appalled or embarrassed, he actually
For advertising rates and didnt even move. He continued a silent conversation with his buddy who had probably done the same
thing not long before.
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Later, in the ocean, about five pelicans flew low over my head in perfect formation. With their beautiful
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giant wingspans they masterfully held their positions calmly perusing the sea for a meal. They are not
editor@marinermagazine.com competitive and petty like seagulls, they are powerful, patient and serene. In a moment they split and in
yet another I saw one tuck his wings in tightly and soar down into the ocean in a 45-mile an hour nosedive,
Mailing address then, seconds later, surfacing with a flopping fish in his rubbery pouch. Amazing.
P.O. Box 9403
Marina del Rey, CA 90295 These two separate situations are connected in my mind. I prefer to look at pelicans as zen masters who
live life mostly on their own terms, but knowing in the back of my mind that they shit on their own feet.
The Mariner appears on the last So this year, if and when one of my fellow boaters doesnt, lets say, know that sailboats mostly have the
Friday of every month. right of way or that a nine foot wake isnt so cool, I will try and believe that this is not their whole story.
That something I dont know about is causing them to be this way. I will remind myself that its a small
area for the amount thats happening on certain weekends and Ill pause judgment.
This issue
April 28 - May 26
This is my way of saying lets look out for each other this year and be mindful that the
more considerate and thoughtful we are, the more joy will be had for everyone. And
in the end, thats what its all about.
Thanks for
picking it up!

Important WHATS INSIDE

Numbers Coming Events 4
at a glance: Off the Wire 6

Marinafest Thrives! 8
Marina del Rey MdRs Big Event Takes on a Partner
Sheriff: Talkin Fishing Boats by Dave Stovall 10
310-482-6000 Explaining Various Fishing Boat Designs

Los Angeles County Local Yacht Club Refusing to Fold 12

Marina Yacht Club Hangs On
Lifeguard:
310-577-5700 Avalon Update by Bill McNeely 18
Whats New in Avalon
Vessel Assist:
800-399-1921 On the Record 20
Photo by Pat Reynolds

Boaters Meeting Yields Healthy Exchange

Marine Life Rescue
800-39WHALE Racing - May Racing Prep by Greg Rutter 22

Cover photo Tip of the Month - Road Rules 24

Dora Hurst
by Pat Reynolds Classified Section 25
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 Coming Events!
Whats Happening Around Americas Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!
May 2
Pre Race Seminar for
Homeport Regatta
The pre-race seminar is at Pacific Mariners
Yacht Club and will go over the rules you
need to know, as well as many other helpful
insights for your first race, The Homeport
Regatta that happens on May 7. This seminar
is strongly recommended for skippers who have
never raced before. New this year, an alternate
skipper may start the race and hand the helm
over to someone else (see NOR for details).
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more info Contact
Andy Kopetsky at 808-324-5872 or andal@
dslextreme.com. PMYC is located at 13915
Panay Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.
May 6
2nd Annual Catalina Island
Chili Cookoff
Join us on South Beach on beautiful Catalina
Island for the 2nd Annual Catalina Island
Chili Cookoff. All ages are welcome, fun for
the whole family. Chili & salsa tasting, live
music, beer garden and more!Go to www.
catalinachamber.com for more information and
to purchase tickets. Sponsored by the Avalon
Rotary Club Foundation.
May 6
24th Annual Catalina Island
Rugby Festival
Old Boys/Master Rugby Festival 40 years of
age plus. A fundraiser for the Cancer Support
Community of Redondo Beach. Catalina Island
Rugby Festival. More info 310-798-5445.
May 6
Berger/Stein Series
Point Dume & Return
Forty four years and the Berger/Stein race
keep on chugging. The Point Dume and return
is a great day on the water and a competitive
contest. PHRF, ORCA, single/doublehanded
plus a post no-host bar and dinner specials
after the race. For more info contact PRO Andy
Kopetsky 818-324-5872
May 7
Champion Paddle
ProSUP Shop has partnered with Dr. Tiffany B.
Grunwald on a monthly breast cancer awareness
and support event at Marina Beach. ProSUP
offers discounted rental rates for participants in
the monthly 90-minute group paddle around the
Marina.
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Each month, participants bring something that
helped them or a loved one during their recovery
from surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. The
donations are bundled in baskets and gifted to
Dr. Grunwalds patients. Questions: 310-230-
1466.
May 7
Homeport Regatta
The ASMBYC Homeport Regatta has been
turning boaters into racers on the waters
of Marina del Rey by providing a low-cost
introduction to this exciting facet of the sport.
Homeport Regatta is tailored to novice skippers
and sponsored by IOBG (International Order
of the Blue Gavel) and DRYC (Del Rey Yacht
Club). Eligible skippers will have basic boat-
handling skills and will have been at the helm
for no more than one ORCA, One Design, PHRF
race or two Cruiser-class races within the last 12
months. Racers will meet at Del Rey Yacht Club
at 9:00 a.m. for pre-race instructions and then
head out in their boats to go racing. For Notice
of Race, to register or general information visit
dryc.org.
May 12
Sundown Series
Hit the water and get some racing in after a long
week with the Sundown Series.PHRF, Cruising
& Novice classes with a nice BBQ buffet after
the race - $10 all inclusive. Contact Rick Ruskin
at 310-990-6326 or farrboat@yahoo.com
May 13
Strategy and Tactic Seminar
South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club, 1327
Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, will be holding a
presented by Peter Haynes. This seminar is
designed to help you be able to recognize
and understand what is going on in a sailboat
race. If you have ever wondered how a fleet
could become as spread out as it does even in
a short race, and why certain competitors finish
consistently well, this seminar will help reveal
why. Another way to describe this seminar is
that it is about learning how to point the boat in
the right direction. The seminar is open to the
public, runs from 8:45 am to 5 pm, costs $65 and
includes continental breakfast, lunch and course
materials. A registration link and additional
information is provided on the SCCYC.org
website and on Regatta Network.
May 19
MarinaFest
Explore all things nautical in LAs Marina, May
19, 20, and 21. Yacht displays all day Friday with
added fun on Saturday and Sunday including
vendor booths, games, festival food, and more.
Free admission. For information or participation
opportunities, visit www.marinafest.org, or call
310 754-6923.
May 20
Marina del Rey Marina Annual
Boating Swap Meet
From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m there will be a great
boaters swap meet in the parking lot at 13524
Bali Way, MdR 90292. Theres free spaces, free
parking, and free entry. Call 310-822-0316 to
reserve a FREE space!
May 27 & 28
Corinthian Cup 2017
Check out this long-running two-day, two-leg
race between Marina Del Rey and King Harbor
hosted by Redondo Beach Yacht Club and South
Coast Corinthian Yacht Club. Each leg is a
High Point Event. There will be a steak dinner
layover at RBYC between races Saturday night
and hospitality at SCCYC Sunday night. For
more information go to www.sccyc.org or www.
redondobeachyachtclub.org. The entry fee is
$35 for the two-day, two-leg series, or $20 for
one leg. Open to the public.
May 28
Killer Rides Car Show Series
Killer Shrimp Restaurant and Bars annual
summer car show series is back! Make this part
of your Sunday Funday tradition. Classics, hot
rods, exotics, and motorcycles are on display in
the parking lot. Location: 4211 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292.
June 3
Marina Outriggers
Kahanamoku Klassic
Come celebrate Marina Outriggers 50th
Anniversary! The Kahanmoku Klassic is a
world-class Hawaiian-style outrigger canoe
iron distance race hosted by Marina del Rey
Outrigger Canoe Club and part of the Southern
California Outrigger Racing Association Race
Series. The annual race draws more than 2,500
participants to Mothers Beach, at Palawan and
Admiralty. The kids race first at 8 a.m., and races
continue throughout the day along with food,
beach shopping, raffle, and silent auction. For
more information, email info@marinaoutrigger.
org or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.
 Ongoing

Marina del Rey

Outrigger Canoe Club
Come try this exciting team water sport,
beginning March 11-12, at Mothers Beach,
Palawan Way (south of Admiralty), Marina
del Rey. Newcomers are welcome; women
practice Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.,
and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Men practice
Tuesdays and Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; and
Sundays, 7:30 a.m. For more information,
email info@marinaoutrigger.org or visit www.
marinaoutrigger.org.
Tropical Rock banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold
Every Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at The a brief business meeting and then head out for
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo
performs island music and pop/rock on guitar,
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks
Dont Sit
ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one
of the Top 3 Bands on the Westside by The
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome Still!
and a one day guest membership of only $10
Argonaut two years in a row. They are a boater
friendly band and will take all your Jimmy
entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if
space is available. No prior sailing experience
A DV ERT IS E !
Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 -7:00 p.m. is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000
4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org
Santa Monica Let em Know
Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay
Windjammers Yacht Club
Owners of Catalina yachts join us for our
Youre Out There
We invite members, guests, and prospective
monthly meetings at the Del Rey Yacht Club
members to join us for cocktails, food, live
on Palawan Way. The meetings have been
music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons
changed to the 4th Thursday of each month.
from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No
We would like to welcome Catalina owners
reservations needed. This is a great way to end
to join our club. We have speakers, cruises to
your day on the water, or just to wind down
Catalina, races and other events throughout he
from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock
year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and
bands are here for entertainment. We are located
then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main event
at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA
after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of
90292, (310) 827-7692. Please visit our website
Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at
at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership
jeannecro@gmail.com
details, racing, events, directions, and more. Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
Womens Sailing Association of
Attention sailors and singles. Single Mariners
Santa Monica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinner
and a sail. Join us twice a month for a meet
The Mariner
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589
and greet social hour followed by dinner and a 310-397-1887
Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,
meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new editor@marinermagazine.com
held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, and
people that have an interest in sailing or want
a light dinner is served. Each meeting features
to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a
a guest speaker discussing their adventures
FUN social club built around weekend sailing
and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all
on the bay. We match skippers with crew for
skill levels to join. Its programs, include day
a fun day of sailing. We meet on the first and
sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including
third Thursdays of each month with a day-sail
destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and
the following weekend weather and skippers
the northern Channel Islands, For membership
permitting. The meetings are held inside Pacific
information contact email membership@
Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to
wsasmb.org or on the web at www.wsasmb.org.
attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Marina Sunday Sailing Club
Marina Del Rey. For additional information
Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers
contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan
and crew in a friendly social environment for
Rock at alanrock1@gmail.com, (310) 721-2825
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises
or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.
to Catalina and other destinations. We meet
onthe2ndand4thSundayofeachmonthon the
To list a coming event (for free!)
patio at Burton Chace park under the Club
email editor@marinermagazine.com
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O F F TH E WI R E

B o at e r s U n d e r 20 W i l l S o o n N e e d B o at e r S a f e t y C a r d

Starting January 1, 2018, Golden State boaters ages 20 or younger who operate a motorized vessel on state waterways will need to have a boater safety
card showing successful completion of a boater safety education course. Each year thereafter on January 1, more age groups will be added to the
requirement so that by 2025 all California boaters will need to carry a boater card issued byCalifornia State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways
(DBW).

The easiest and most affordable way to meet the requirement is to take the BoatUS Foundations freeonline Boating Safety Course now approved
byDBW which allows boaters to take the course in the comfort of their own home. Once successfully completed, the course does not expire so
boaters of all ages dont need to delay and can complete their boating safety education now.

Weve loaded the course with interactive animations, videos and photos to give boaters an education that goes well beyond the basics of boating, said
BoatUS Foundation President Chris Edmonston. The best part of all is that our course is free and can be taken at home. Its designed so that you can
stop and then continue at any time, added Edmonston.

Upon finishing the course, boaters can print their own certificate of completion, and beginning in 2018, the state will begin to issue official California
Boater Education Cards to students who have completed the course between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2017.

The course and exam is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the US Coast Guard as
exceeding the minimum requirements for the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.

To take the course, go toBoatUS.org. For more information about California boater education, go tocaliforniaboatercard.com.

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sea lions shoWinG siGns of toXiC Poison

Its been a while since plight of demoic acid has been reported, but it appears that the toxin is taking down our local wildlife once again. According to
a recent story in the Ventura Star, residents have been seeing the telltale signs of demoic poisoning in some of the sea lion population and to a lesser
extent, dolphins and birds. The report stated that a flood of calls came in from beachgoers who had spotted sick or dying sea lions stranded on local
beaches.

As of Friday, we started getting inundated. The floodgates opened, Sam Dover, a veterinarian and executive director of the Channel Islands Marine
& Wildlife Institute told the Star.

According to a report entitled Pathology of Domoic Acid Toxicity in California Sea Lions, the neurotoxin is produced by certain marine algae during
harmful algae blooms and is subsequently eaten by filter feeders such as mussels and anchovies the latter being a staple of many seabird and
marine mammal diets. Once an animal has ingested the toxin, in more severe cases, it typically endures seizures, paralysis and ultimately death.

Thne Huffington Post reported that in Laguna Beach, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center has reported 14 sea lion deaths in April from domoic acid
poisoning. Many of the effected animals were pregnant females, primarily because theyre feeding especially heavily now to support their pregnancies.

Its important to understand that these sick sea lions may, by all appearances, seem normal but, because of their condition, could be dangerous.

You see these big, plump healthy-looking animals coming up people think theyre healthy, said Peter Wallerstein from Marine Animal Rescue,
who has rescued thousands of mammals and sea birds in the Santa Monica Bay over many years. But then you start looking more closely and you can
see their eyes are bugging out of their heads and their heads are rolling its a more neurological recognition.

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Marinafest Thrives!

I
ts been an interesting and impressive process to watch the local event, MarinaFest, grow into what it has now become. The weekend of May
26,27 and 28 will turn Burton Chace Park into a small festival that includes a legitimate boat show. The grounds will be filled with vendor
tents, kids activities like bouncers and face painters, as well free boat tours where visitors can get out on the water and learn about the unique
history of MdR. On the dock side its a full on boat show being produced with the help of veteran boat show producer Duncan McIntosh.
The McIntosh company publishes The Log boating newspaper and has been putting on major boat shows all over Southern California for 37
years. They were also one of the original producers of the Marina del Rey boat show in the 90s. Through the years they have put on events
such as the Newport Beach Lido Show, Long Beach and San Diego shows.

MarinaFest continues to evolve into a more significant part of our community, said organizer/founder Steve Curran. By partnering with Duncan
McIntosch, the preeminent Southern California Boat Show dynamo, the Boat Show part of Marinafest will be dramatically better promoted, much
bigger in size and will go on for three days up from two.

Like Curran, fellow organizer Russ Carrington is excited to have the resource and experience of McIntosh handling the boat show portion as well.

We felt the time was right to partner with The Duncan McIntosh Company since we had limited dock space for boat display, Carringtom explained.
DMC has the ability to bring portable docks which will double the amount of boats and their marketing power will help bring MarinaFest to the
next level.

Theres no doubt that each year the event seems to climb to the next level and this year is certainly has taken yet another step forward.

For so many, whats heartening and endearing about MarinaFest is the organic nature of its rise. After the annual Marina del Rey Boat Show, that was
such a constant in these parts for so many years went away, there was something of a sad void left. But as it turned out, this void spawned an energy that
would ultimately motivate local people into creating something arguably better than what once was. However, these volunteers have done it patiently
over time with the good of the community as the rallying reason for putting the event on. MarinaFest is a small group of five boaters (Carly Saltzman,
Christine Rohde, Russ Carrington, Paul Skipper, and Steve Curran) who have tirelessly worked to create what is now possibly the preeminent event in
Marina del Rey.

The show will open 11 a.m. each day, with entertainment until 8 p.m. on Saturday. While the land-side events are free, dock/boat show access is $10.
Kids 12 and under get in free and cost to seniors is $5. For more details go to marinafest.org.

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S
pring is upon us here
in southern California
and as the days become
warmer, those who
pursue the creatures of
the deep for sport and/or
dinner, don their lucky
fishing caps, stop in to
West Marine for last minute supplies, then make
their way to the waterfronts.
Yes, with the summer boating season just ahead,
its time to talk about fishing. More specifically,
fishing boats types, designs, and some pros
and cons of whats available to anglers. Whether
youre looking to buy your first fishing boat or
looking to upgrade/downgrade to something
different, heres a quick and dirty guide to the
types of fishing boats available and some points
to consider in your search for the one thats
right for you and your activities. Considering
there are not many inland rivers and bays in the
area of The Mariners readership, well limit the
discussion here to trailerable boats designed for
more offshore use under 35 feet in length.
The Walkaround (pictured above) also called
an Express nowadays by boat dealers, this
sport/fish vessel has a forward cabin surrounded
by a wraparound deck (imagine a cuddy cabin
with a walkway around the bow). This hybrid
design is the ultimate family fisher with
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Talkin
Fishing Boats
By Dave Stovall
amenities borrowed from both cabin cruisers
and center-console boats. Walkarounds perform
well in both coastal waters and large bays.
A walkaround fishes almost like a center console
where you can step up from the main deck to the
walkway around the bow should a fish lead you
on a chase around the boat. The difference is
found in a more comfortable, weather-protected
area for the skipper and plenty of family lounging
space in the cabin below the forward raised deck.
Youll also find a head and sink down there.
The walkaround is a fishing favorite, but a great
day cruiser, too. Seating expands easily with
stowaway seats and cushions, and an afternoon
nap is only a few steps away down in the cabin.
The Bowrider Named for the open seating
in the bow up front, bowriders are the most
popular runabouts and sport boats. Although
not the most popular boats for fishing (because,
lets face it, who wants to fish with a bow full
of people and kids), they are functional for
fishing with the open bow offering more space
separation for you and your angler friends.
A bowrider will likely have a swim platform
for water sports and a ladder for entering and
exiting the water.
Bowriders have hulls with a more V-shape and
come to a point at the bow which helps them
turn sharper, especially at higher speeds, and
handle rough water better.
The All-Purpose A combination of the
bowrider, center console and runabout is the
all-purpose boat. Many look a little like a bass
boat, but with a deeper-angled hull and higher
sides and some have partial or full windscreens.
These boats can carry a family or just a couple
of buddies on rivers and lakes, freshwater and
saltwater, for everything from panfish to big
game. Most have rod lockers and livewells, that
deliver fresh, well-oxygenated water to keep
fish or bait alive and come equipped with rod
holders. Accessories include an electric trolling
motor mounted at the bow or at the stern beside
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Local Yacht Club Refusing to Fold
or a many decades there development and everybody and anybody
have been six landed yacht in a position of authority that will listen to
clubs in Marina del Rey our vision.
some formidable and
formal and others more Their vision involves raising money through
casual and largely volunteer a GoFundMe campaign that would help them
run. But in 2015, the local afford Marina del Rey rental prices, furnish
yacht club landscape changed when the long a new club and cover initial start-up costs until
standing Marina Venice Yacht Club found their membership can sustain itself again. Also,
themselves on the outside looking in after in recognition of the historic significance of
they unfortunately couldnt come to agreeable the club they have hopes of erecting a Howard
terms with Essex Properties who controls Hughes Boating Museum.
certain relevant areas at the Marina City Club
where their club has been for so many years. Ozeri is working diligently with the Yacht Club
Bridge and membership to make their case
Gisele Ozeri
The club has long roots. It was originally with the County of Los Angeles Beaches and
when the club became homeless. Their already
the Marina Yacht Club and legend has Harbors to land their new spot, possibly in what
meager membership slipped away and it looked
itHoward Hugheshimself came up with the becomes of the Pier 44 development. She has
like that would be the end of the club, but the
idea to keep his key executives happy and invested thousands of dollars from her own
remaining few refuse to quit and are fighting to
entertained at the west tower, which was then personal savings to keep the club alive.
keep the club breathing. They have won back
only tower. TheHoward Hughes Medical
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Institute, in association with the Marina City To help save the club go to gofundme.com/
Best Yacht Club honors and they continue
Club grantedan extended lease to the Marina savingthehistoricmarinayachtclub
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At the heart of this tenacious effort to stay alive
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Staff Commodore Gisele Ozeri who simply wont
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let the club fail.
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Were on the move, Ozeri says. Were in talks
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C ATALIN A CU R R E N T S
Avalon Update
By Bill McNeely
T
he month of May offers the
last chance for a reasonable
Avalon visit before the
craziness of summer and
a staggering influx of kids
out of school for the warm
months. Whether youre thinking about taking
advantage of that opening, or just want to start
tossing around options for the fall, a lot has been
happening at Avalon over the last year. Heres
an effort to make you well-informed before you
head for Catalinas Big City near the east end.
One of the biggest changes you will see from
your mooring is the absence of the familiar
yellow shoreboat water taxis. After a year
of talks, Island Enterprises, which has run
shoreboat services in Avalon for four decades,
has been replaced by a new operator, Catalina
Coastal Tours and Fishing. They have a 5-year
contract which began March 1, 2017.
Two practical issues: First, shoreboat service is
currently being provided on Catalina Coastals
three 6-pack boats, so your shoreboat will look
different. Catalina Coastal has commissioned
two new, twin-hulled, 24-passenger boats which
should arrive later this year, hopefully for the
summer rush.
Second: the fare has DROPPED to $4 per person
each way, from $4.75, in the inner harbor. Yes
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a price actually went down! If you use the
shoreboat, you will save about 16%.
You still hail Avalon shoreboat on VHF
channel 9, and give them your mooring number.
That has not changed.
The Big Problem had been the inability of Island
Enterprises to earn a profit on the service. The
City of Avalon agreed to provide a subsidy of
about $20,000/month to a new operatorIsland
Enterprises or whoever. When the bids were in,
Catalina Coastal Tours and Fishing won. This
all remains an experiment, but theres a 5-year
commitment by everyone involved to find a way
to make it work.
Speaking of lower prices: If you want to stay on
an Avalon mooring more than four nights, you
will still get a bargain through June 14. Pay for
Thursday through Sunday nights four nights
and you will get the next three at no extra
charge. This is at Avalon, and does not apply
elsewhere at the island. If youre staying that
long, its a hefty discount.
I cant do much about the price of fuel, but
the new fuel dock near the Casino is a big
improvement on the old one, and is now fully
operational. You will find a much better dinghy
dock just northeast of the fuel dock, with
a separate gangway leading to shore. The old
dinghy dock had a very steep, difficult climb
up to one end of the fuel dock. Everyone
who struggled with that is going to like the
new arrangement.
On shore, the new Catalina Island Museum
is completely open, and is spectacular! If you
remember the space on the Casinos ground floor,
get ready for a huge change. This building is up-
to-date and completely handicapped accessible,
with constantly changing exhibitions. Those
include parts of the Museums own collection,
and touring exhibits. The whole arrangement is
a giant step up. The Museums new home is on
Metropole Avenue, just inland from the Vons
grocery store. Admission is $17 for adults, with
a discount for seniors and uniformed military,
and kids 15 and younger are free with a paying
adult. It is well worth a visit.
While a lot of new things have arrived, one
old friend is leaving. After decades as the only
Asian restaurant on the Island, Mr. Nings will
close its doors permanently this year. The Ning
family was ready to retire, the building is old
and needs a lot of modernization, and there will
be some redevelopment of the Atwater property
which adjoins the restaurantso, it was time.
As you read this, you may have a few weeks
left for one last visit, but by fall there will be no
Chinese restaurant in Avalon any more.
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 ON TH E R E COR D

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local MeeTIng

L
ast year Small Craft Harbor Commissioner David Lumian spearheaded a special night meeting held specifically for boaters and boating
groups to weigh in, on the record, announcing who they are, what they do in Marina del Rey and offer suggestions or ask questions relating
to their particular needs. This past month another boaters meeting was held and, like last year, was well attended, seemingly fruitful and
possibly a bit cathartic for most involved.

Stakeholders from a wide spectrum of groups stepped to the podium and spoke their piece, for the allotted two minutes, to Small Harbor Craft
Commissioners and Beaches and Harbor Staff. Among the many speakers were yacht club commodores, rowing club members, non-profit reps, charter
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members of this community are all part of a unique place in history
a place that may never again be quite so up-in-the-air and uncomfortable
due to an overwhelming and seemingly never-ending redevelopment.
Nearly all of the representatives from the
businesses and organizations that spoke
were wondering in what ways, big or small,
would the impending changes affect them.
Also, there were more general questions
about projects that are in the pipeline
like the Trader Joes that is slated for
construction at the pier 44 lot, which has been
a ghost town for the last half year.
It will be very very shortly,said Director Greg Schem
of Department of Beaches and Harbors
Gary Jones when asked when groundbreaking might occur. The
developer has pulled their building permits required to proceed with
the project, they are in the last stages of finalizing their construction
loan and the associated documents that the county requires.
I can assure the commission that behind the scenes we have been working
with the lessee and they are very aware that the property has been
empty for five-months and they only have a certain amount of time to
trigger the option for the lease extension, so they are working feverishly
to meet that.
Established lessee Greg Schem, owner of The Boat Yard and the fuel
dock, spoke about the redevelopment being an opportunity for the County
that he called once in a lifetime. Schem talked about how boating and
boat ownership has changed through the years and that theres more of
a shared economy happening thats not being addressed. Using Uber
and Lyft as examples of changing transportation models, Schem said
boat ownership is often split amongst partnerships and the restrictions of
allotted parking spots is inhibiting the Marinas ability to roll with the
changing behaviors. He mentioned that there are several parcels coming
up and there was an opportunity there.
I know the county is in a very creative stage in thinking these things
through. If we could take this once in a lifetime opportunity and look at
a couple of these parcels and [ask ourselves] what can we do differently?
Could we make it with a little bit more parking? Could we add some
multipurpose space?
Schems last point was to be far more mindful of boat brokerages,
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Were down to a position right now where [many] of the boat brokerage
operations have had to leave the marina due to a lack of space. Perhaps
some of these parcels can both create an opportunity to [facilitate]
the new type of boater and provide
space for service providers within
the industry.
Longtime broker Gerry Purcell who has been
selling boats in MdR sine the early 70s said the
space issue is as grim as ever.
Ive run into a problem in selling boats in
Marina del Rey, especially in the last year and
a halfI cant get slips, so I cant sell the boats,
Purcell said. The people who come to Marina
del Rey, dont come just because the boats
available here - they want to be here in this marina. If they had to put the
boat in San Pedro or some place elsethey wont buy it.
Another reoccurring topic that numerous speakers suggested was that of
a boating center of some sort. Mr. Lumian pointed out that other major
harbors in the nation have boating centers and proposed a field trip to
department staff to see how they go about it. Jones heard that particular
message and said:
There was definitely a theme throughout [this meeting].There is a need
for some [sort of] center to serve the community that wants access to the
water in an affordable way. Its been talked about for many years. I think
there is universal agreement that a harbor of this size, that serves so many,
needs one. There are many opportunities to progress there and certainly
from my department, were very much willing to pursue that.
Other reoccurring issues were touched upon including the increase in
harbor traffic with the steady uptick in SUPs, kayaks and other personal
vessels that permeate the main channel. Jones said they are currently
reviewing their ordinances and rules to insure that safety and satisfaction
are achieved.
I think there are many, many stories to tell here in the Marina of all the
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Its putting that together to compel the Board of Supervisors that there is
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RACING SCE N E

Time Well Spent

B
Dedicate a day for going through the boat, taking stock and preparing
By Greg Rutter

y now, some of the serious racers have proven theyre
ready for the racing season by their appearance on
the podium. For the rest, dont worry, its not too late
- theres still time to get your boat and crew into form
and be competitive.
The first thing you can do to have a feather-like,
functioning fast boat is to have a work day aboard. Start early in the day
with the crew and take everything off the boat. That means everything,
and clean it. If it bears load, inspect it. If it moves, lubricate it. One
boat did this recently and found nearly 500 pounds of useless gear, tools
and undrinkable beverageswhat the hell is an Apricot Spritzer and
why was it aboard? That was the good news. The bad news was they
also discovered a compromised backstay but didnt fix it; it failed in the
first buoy race of the season costing them the regatta. Lesson: Do not
defer maintenance!
Back to the work dayits worth taking out all of your sails to inspect
and wash them. They are the boats engine and need to be looked after.
Give them a meticulous inspection and drop off any with issues to the
sailmaker. Better a small bill for a small repair now than a big bill on a big
rip later. If a sail is beyond repair, instead of sending it to a landfill you
can cut and sew it into equipment or map covers, use it for decoration or
sun-shade, or donate it to Sea Bags (seabags.com) in exchange for a bag.
While youre at it, take apart as much of your running rigging as possible
and soak it in a tub of water with a little Simple Green, then rinse in fresh
water twice more; this dissolves the imbedded salt that abrades your lines.
Speaking of engines, when was the last time you changed your engine oil
or inspected the batteries? Have you checked that your anchor and rode
are clean, in a good place for weight and accessible in an emergency? If
its blowing stink and you have a problem, it could save your boat and
maybe more. Last, have a chat with your diver about spending extra time
underneath to make sure that last winters growth is completely removed.
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Once the boat is good to go, finish the day by taking the crew out for
a little practice. Bring sandwiches. Theyll be tired from the work, but
an afternoon on the water makes it worth it! This is the time to put up
those questionable sails, evaluate their shape, and decide if theyre usable
inventory or the newest nautical tchotchke at The Warehouse restaurant.
Try your good sails, too, using the time to look at car settings and to make
sure you re-ran your newly-cleaned lines the right way around the blocks.
The month of May offers a lot of opportunities to use your now
clean machine. The wind is typically up but not howling (global warming
fully disclaimed).
If youre just getting into racing then definitely plan on the Homeport
Regatta. It gives you valuable racing experience, a great opportunity to get
on the water, and can help you with crew.
The seminar is on Tuesday, May 2 and the Homeport Regatta is on May 7. In
between these events is the first of the Sunstroke Series for dinghies (May 4)
and the Berger/Stein #3 to Pt Dume (which isnt as dire as it sounds) on the 6.
On Friday the 12, the Sundown Series (PHRF/CR/Dinghy) begins at Del
Rey YC (dryc.org). If you end up sleeping at the bar or on the docks that
night, just get up and go over to South Coast Corinthian YC the next
morning on Saturday for the Winning Tips and Tactics seminar, with
instructor Peter Haynes.
While here in MdR we tend to focus on local races, dont forget there are
races in King Harbor as well, including Twilight Series (khyc.org) plus
High Point events that make it even more worthwhile to head down there.
This includes the Corinthian Cup on May 27 and 28 (SCCYC & RBYC),
and the June Cup (Women at the Helm) at RBYC.
The end of the month (before Memorial Dayplease fly your American
flags!) is the always-friendly Vics BBQ Race (#2 of five) at SMWYC
on Sunday, May 28 (smwyc.org). This is another race thats new-racer
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1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY
300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in
MdR. 818-200-9770 - steveklein01@gmail.com
20-foot Nouverania RIB
On trailer. No motor. With cover $4,500 310-823-1105
Dinghys
Inflatables
102 Mercury
2012 hypalon airfloor $1,000. 310-822-8618
Zodiac
Yacht Line YL310R Rigid Hull Dinghy 10 VGC. Solid
floor. CA Registration. Needs some re-gluing. Email
PSTICC@YAHOO.COM, and Ill send 11 photos.
$849
Achilles 88
A very lightly used Achilles Inflatable w/6 HP Tahatsu
OB. Good condition, comes with a storage bag.
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Length 88, Beam 48, Weight 66 lb, Load Capacity lbs. Cost $900, great cond. $395 OBO call 310-305-
840 lb, Person 4, Max HP 6. Denise 310-490-9432 1505
w w w. a c h i l l e s i n f l a t a b l e s . c o m / b o a t m o d e l s / Reaching Strut for Catalina 38
tendersandsportboats/ls/LS4-RU/ In very good condition $75 - 310-871-5260
12-foot CL Caribe RIB 12 volt fans
w/40 hp Suzuki (4 stroke) 310-823-1105 Two black Hella Turbo 12-volt fans. Used. Good con-
Apex Dinghy dition. $55 Each. Blaine (310) 823-8218 tvlights@
10 apex rib 800 with chaps 310-822-8618 gmail.com
Achilles Inflatable Rod Holders
9 Achilles - 310 823-1105 Four 7/8 Inch Rail Stainless Steel Rod Holders 80.00
8 Quicksilver Pair - 310-699-7289 Dave
Soft tail w/ motor bracket- $400. 310-822-8618 Maxwell Auto Anchor (brand new)
Quicksilver Dinghy AA560 (Black) with cover. Brand new in the box.
8 quicksilver soft tail with motor bracket and all Chain/rode counter and windlass control. New $600,
accessories $400 obo. 310-822-8618 sell $550 Blaine (310) 823-8218 tvlights@gmail.com
Outboards/Engines Sails
Various Small Outboards Hunter 460 UK vertical batten
Avon RIB 11 w/ Eurohelm and a 20 HP Yamaha Selden in-mast main, like new: E=18-8 P=48-3
$7,000 $750.00
9 Walker bay RIB $700 Hunter 460 UK
6 HP Tohatsu 4 stroke short $850 Selden in-mast main, used 1 year: E=18-8 P=48-3
4HP Mercury 4 stroke short $700 $500.00
Hunter 460 UK Roller Furling tape
15 HP Honda long electric remote included $1,700
drive
6HP Tohatsu 4 stroke short $900
125% Genoa, used 1 year: Luff= 52-4 Foot= 20
310-822-8618
$500.00
Tohatsu 9.8hp 4-Stroke Outboard
Long shaft, electric start, remote control, prop
In-mast mainsail
(P=42.92 E=14.83) genoa (I=48.67, J=16.5). From
included. Powered 30 sailboat. $1,000. Call Ralph
Bene 423. $200 each. call 310-645-7337
310 462-6863
Doyle 1.5 oz. Cruising Spinnaker
6 HP Suzuki
Fits our Hunter 460 $500.00
2 x 9,9 Yamaha high thrust remote 25. 20 Johnson
Steve - 310-528-0717 - ironville2014@gmail.com
remote 20. 40 Evinrude remote 20. 50 Mercury
Situation
remote 20. 75 Mercury trim 20. 125 Force trim
Rent and Relax
remote. Price is right! Call 310 823-1105.
Relax, sleep 1 or 2 on a 38 4 level motor yacht. Just
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$20 a day or $600 a month. Its a bedroom with a door
Long shaft (two of them). App. 1987, like new, only 50
w/off street parking, brand new toilet. Call 310-827-
hrs. Asking $2000 each. 310-822-0417
2735 or email bobby3237@anet.net or D Basin Dock
Various Outboards
2010!
2.5 hp evinrude 2-stroke
3 hp yamaha 2-stroke
Donate Boats
Looking for Boat Donation for
4 hp tohatsu 4 stroke
Marine Mammal Research
8 hp Nissan 2 stroke
30 hp Honda 4 stroke
The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts
valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa
50 hp mercury 2-stroke
Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are
75 hp mercury 2-stroke
many benefits to donating your boat. Please email
150 hp mercury 2 strokeC
csaylan@earthlink.net.. www.oceanconservation.org
all for prices 310-823-1105 Cash For Your Boat !
Other Stuff Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930
Spinnaker for Catalina 38 Donate Your Boat
LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your
In very good condition $600 - 310-871-5260
Fortress FX-55 Anchor w/ Stowaway boat or boat gear as donation to support essential and
Bag formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040
For boats to 58 ft, holds 16,000 lbs, weighs only 32 or E-mail gerry@purcellyachts.com
 Donate your boat
To SOS, a non profit organization helping and
thanking our past and present Veterans. www.
supportingourservicemen.org. 888-658-8884
Donate Your Boat
Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth
boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212
Boat Space Available
Boat/RV space available, Lake Balboa, San
Fernando Valley. Monthly or year around, up to 30
ft., $125. per month.818-601-9143
Help Wanted
Salesman with knowledge about
sailboats
Catalina yacht anchorage in mdr loooking for
salesman with a minimum of 5 years sales
experience
Call 818-884-7700.
Marine Service Technicians Wanted
Regency Boats has moved to a larger location in
Inglewood and is in need of experienced marine
technicians. We are looking for outboard and
sterndrive mechanics. You must have your own
hand tools and yard cart. We are also looking for
shop hands to provide washdowns, detailing,
janitorial, basic mechanical work, etc. We provide
uniforms, special tools, factory training, medical
and dental insurance, and competitive pay based
on experience. Looking for reliable, long-term, full-
time techs only. We are busy year round, so theres
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Please email resume to regencyboats@verizon.net
and we will contact you for an interview.
Services
Los Angeles Powerboat Academy
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Engine
Ex USCG, 5 yes Vessel Assist/ Sea Tow Captain.
Paul Heiderich 310 712 2550
Splicing Services
The Ships Store may be gone, but Im back! Call
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Low Cost Boat Documentation
Mdrdoc@Mail.Com
Repair!
Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs
New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water Andersson Marine has been
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Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff
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