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Issue #154
December 2015

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
10 GIFT IDEAS FOR BOATERS
LOBSTER SEASON IS HERE!
USED BOAT BUYING TIPS

A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community

From the Editor

A Good Life

The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds

Columnists
Richard Schaefer
Dave Kirby
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This issue Nov. 27 - December 28

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The month before last, I had a boat called

Bloodhound on the cover. Its a boat Id always
wanted to write about because, in addition to it
being an amazing wooden sailboat, it is something
of a story of triumph. Bob Gilbert saw an image
of a boat from the 1800s and said, That needs
to live again, and through his arduous efforts, it
did. Bloodhound is essentially a living work of art
that one guy insisted be created. Subsequently it
became a member of his family and a source of
adventure for decades.

When I heard the news, I knew I wanted to write

something about him, but didnt want an obituary.
I thought about what a life like Bobs means to
those who never met him, in this case my local
readership. I came up with this:

It broke my heart to learn that Bob passed away

soon after our interview. What I didnt mention This mans journey was about pursuing what was
in the story was Bob couldnt speak during the meaningful to him and through that, he changed
discussion; his voice was just a raspy whisper his and affected the lives of so many. He was inspired
wife Valerie sort of translated for us. They were and he, in turn, inspired others. He did things that
incredibly upbeat, open and down to earth. Prior to were not easy, but wouldnt quit until they were
the interview, I researched Bob and learned that he done and done right. What was produced was
was an Oscar winning documentary filmmaker, an good better than good and, in the end, that is
architect, a painter and a respected sculpture with what a meaningful life is. Let us all get out and
works still in museums. He was a guy who would try to do the same in our own
become inspired and then follow that inspiration wayRIP Bob Gilbert.
wherever it would take him. Valerie said during the
interview that Bob was relentless once he began Thanks for
something. Driven to the end.
picking it up!

WHATS INSIDE

Coming Events

Off the Wire

10 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Boaters

Boaters Are Easy to Buy For!

The Art of Buying Used By Captain Richard Schaefer

Great Tips For Buying a Used Boat

10

Grabbin Bugs
Lobster Season is Here

14

According to Dave
Monthly Fishing Report by Captain Dave Kirby

15

Racing - Racing Season Kicks Off With the Berger/Stein

18

Tip of the Month

20

Classified Section

21

Cover photo Sailing Santa (and Elf)

by Pat Reynolds
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While I asked questions, Valerie, an accomplished

actress, would not only tell me what Bob was
saying but would also say things like, hes smiling
and nodding his head things like that. It was
one of the most unique and heartfelt interviews
Ive done.

Photo by Pat Reynolds

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46 Wellcraft 1994 Cockpit motor yacht,

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52 Californian 1990 cockpit MY Cat diesels, stabilized, spacious interior $159,000

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Coming Events!
Whats Happening Around Americas Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!

December 3

Herreshoff Ketch Tioga

Slide Presentation
A slide presentation about the 1931 Herreshoff
ketch Tioga will be given at 7 PM at the Lloyd
Taber County Library on Admiralty Way. A 5
ft. radio-controlled model of the yacht will be
on display in the foyer showcase at the library
throughout the month of November. She was
described in an article in Classic Yacht magazine
as the most beautiful yacht ever built.

December 4-6

Winter Wonderland at Descanso

Beach Club Catalina Island
Kick off the winter season island style! Join
us as we turn Descanso Beach Club into a
Winter Wonderland complete with ice skating,
a bounce house, snowboarding, and a life-size
snow globe! Youll even have the chance to take
a photo with Santa! Winter Wonderland has fun
for the whole family. Bring one new unwrapped
toy or a bag of food with a value of $10 or more
to receive 10 complimentary raffle tickets. More
Info 310 510-7410.

December 5th

Holiday Boat Parade Workshop

Get the inside scoop on how to WIN and have
a great safe time on the water. Join, Louis
Scaduto, Visual Effects Artist, Architect,
Realtor and MDR Boat Parade Board Member
as he goes over how to get noticed. Hell discuss
the 14 award categories and 125 great prizes.
Also the parade route, awards party and much
more. Now that LED lights use very little power
and are cheap, it makes it fast and simple to put
on a special light effects extravaganza. Joining
the parade is a must-do event for anyone who
enjoys the marina and wants to have the best
seat for viewing the spectacle. Light fare and
refreshments will be served. The entry fee for
the parade is only $25 for an individual! This
years MdR Holiday Boat Parade will be on
December 12th. Fireworks kick off the parade
at 5:55 pm. The theme is Adventures on the
Sea, and Grand Marshal Florence Henderson.
For information on the parade, photos, history,
the entry form and sponsorship opportunities,
visit mdrboatparade.org. Workshop begins at
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11:00 a.m. and takes place at West Marine on

4750 Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey.

December 11

3rd Annual Catalina Island Museum Holiday Symphony Concert

This annual Holiday Concert features an
ensemble from one of the West Coasts
top universities, the distinguished Stanford
Symphony Orchestra. The Holiday Symphony
Concert will feature classical music as well
as holiday favorites. Tickets: free for museum
members and children 17 and under. General
admission tickets will also be available.
Additional details announced closer to concert
date. Catalina Island Museum. 310-510-2414,
www.catalinamuseum.org

December 12

Marina del Rey Farmers Market

Enjoy fresh produce & artisan favorites at the
Marina del Rey Farmers Market. Locally
grown, organic fruits & veggies, pre-packaged
meals, delicious desserts & hand-crafted
jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts. Located at the
corner of Via Marina & Panway Way (parking
lot 11, adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory).
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. More info 310-3059545

December 12

Marina del Rey Holiday

Boat Parade
Festively decorated boats light up the harbor
for this beloved annual event. Spectators gather
at popular viewing spots like Burton Chace
Park, Fishermans Village and other waterfront
venues for a front row seat to this holiday
spectacle. Begins at 6:00 p.m. For more info
visit mdrboatparade.org.

December 19

Marina del Rey Farmers Market

Enjoy fresh produce & artisan favorites at the
Marina del Rey Farmers Market. Locally
grown, organic fruits & veggies, pre-packaged
meals, delicious desserts & hand-crafted
jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts. Located at the
corner of Via Marina & Panway Way (parking
lot 11, adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory).
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. More info 310-3059545

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New Years Eve Fireworks

Marina del Rey will ring in 2016 with a spectacular fireworks show over the harbor! At 7
pm, guests are invited to Burton Chace Park
to watch a live, outdoor broadcast on a jumbo
screen of CNNs New Years Eve Live from
Times Square in New York City. At 8:59 pm,
join in on the 60-second countdown & view
the Times Square ball drop. Then at 9:00 p.m.,
watch the night sky light up with an amazing
ten-minute fireworks show, which will be shot
from the Marinas south jetty. More info 310305-9545

Ongoing
Tropical Rock
Every Wednesday 6:00 -9:00 p.m. at The
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo
performs island music and pop/rock on guitar,
ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one
of the Top 3 Bands on the Westside by The
Argonaut two years in a row. They are a boater
friendly band and will take all your Jimmy
Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey
Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club
We invite members, guests, and prospective
members to join us for cocktails, food, live
music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons
from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No
reservations needed. This is a great way to end
your day on the water, or just to wind down
from the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock
bands are here for entertainment. We are located
at 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA
90292, (310) 827-7692. Please visit our website
at www.smwyc.org for activities, membership
details, racing, events, directions, and more.
Womens Sailing Association of
Santa Monica Bay
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589
Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,
held at 7:30, is preceded by a social hour, and
a light dinner is served. Each meeting features
a guest speaker discussing their adventures
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and achievements. WSA invites boaters of all

skill levels to join. Its programs, include day
sails, seminars, parties, and cruises including
destinations such as King Harbor, Catalina and
the northern Channel Islands, For membership
information contact email membership@
wsasmb.org or on the web at www.wsasmb.org.
Marina Sunday Sailing Club
Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers
and crew in a friendly social environment for
daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises
to Catalina and other destinations. We meet
onthe2ndand4thSundayofeachmonthon
the
patio at Burton Chace park under the Club
banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold
a brief business meeting and then head out for
an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks
and more socializing. Visitors are welcome
and a one day guest membership of only $5
entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if
space is available. No prior sailing experience
is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000
or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org
Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay
Owners of Catalina Yachts Join us for our
monthly meetings at the Santa Monica
Windjammers Yacht Club on the 3rd Tuesday of
each month. We would like to welcome Catalina
owners to join our club. We have speakers,
cruises to Catalina, races and other events
throughout the year. Our doors open at 6:00 for
happy hour and then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and
our main event after that. Join the fun and meet
other owners of Catalinas. For more info email
Jeanne Cronin at jeannecro@gmail.com.
Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
Attention sailors and singles. Single Mariners
of Marina del Rey invites you for a dinner
and a sail. Join us twice a month for a meet
and greet social hour followed by dinner and a
meeting. The goal of the club is to meet new
people that have an interest in sailing or want
to learn about ocean going sailing. We are a
FUN social club built around weekend sailing
on the bay. We match skippers with crew for
a fun day of sailing. We meet on the first and
third Thursdays of each month with a day-sail
the following weekend weather and skippers
permitting. The meetings are held inside Pacific
Mariners Yacht Club. There is a $7.00 charge to
attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Marina Del Rey. For additional information
contact Single Mariners Commodore, Alan
Rock at alanrock1@gmail.com, (310) 721-2825
or visit the website www.singlemariners.net.
To list a coming event,
email editor@marinermagazine.com
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Political Issue Concerning Liveaboards

Recreational Boaters of California has submitted formal comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, urging USFWS to include live-aboards as recreational vessels for purposes of access to
services funded by the Clean Vessel Act [CVA].
RBOC is concerned with the interpretation of the USFWS that recreational vessels used as liveaboards [anchor outs, and houseboats] are not considered recreational vessels by the federal
government and are therefore not eligible for use of equipment or services funded by the CVA grant
including vessel pump-outs, pump-out boats [mobile boat-to-boat services], pump-out services, or
any equipment operated and maintained with CVA grants.
In California, the CVA program has funded construction of hundreds of vessel pump-outs, most of
which are used by both pleasure vessels and live-aboards.
RBOC is concerned that the USFWS interpretation does not allow live-aboards to use the CVA
funded equipment [vessel pump-outs] or allow CVA funded pump-out boats or services. The
exclusion of recreational vessels used as live-aboards could have a significantly negative impact on
water quality and would be detrimental to the objectives of the CVA.
The USFWS regulatory proceeding is Docket Number FWSR9WSR20150006.

Legality of a Really
Long Snorkle
Question: I made my own snorkel using a
flexible hose that is about five feet long. No air
supplying motor or any device is attached to it.
Its just a long flexible hose with a check valve
in it. If I use it to fish would I be in violation of
any regulations? I am aware of the regulation
prohibiting the use of scuba gear or surfacesupplied air.

Answer: Although this would be legal, using

this type of snorkel would be very dangerous
because you must be able to displace used air
in your snorkel. You could be seriously harmed
from breathing from a long snorkel because the
air volume in the snorkel makes it difficult to
displace exhaled air. Rebreathing used air can
cause death or great bodily harm to a diver. This
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Solo round the World - Antarctica to Starboard

Rhode Island sailor/adventurer Joe Harris will be making a solo, non-stop,

unassisted, round-the-world record attempt going from Newport, RI to
Newport RI, leaving Antarctica to starboard, aboard his Class 40 sailboat
GryphonSolo2 (GS2).
The attempt will be made in accordance with the rules of the World Sailing
Speed Record Council, who will time the start and finish in Newport.
Additionally, a WSSRC Black Box will be installed on the boat, the data
from which would be used to ratify any claim by GS2 that the existing
record of 137d, 20h, 01m, 57s, set by Chinese sailor Guo Chuan in 2013,
has been broken.

cleaning. I will have to sail the boat quickly and wisely to beat the record,
hopefully making no mistakes that would lead to damage to the boat.
Harris is an experiences solo sailor. He has participated in in the Atlantic
Cup and the Newport-Bermuda race. Then Joe again competed in the allClass 40 Atlantic Cup, and then in the Bermuda 1-2.
Follow Joes travels at www.gryphonsolo2.com

I have been hoping, planning and dreaming of racing around the world
since I was about 20 and now I am 55- not sure how that happened!
Said Harris. This will no doubt be the greatest physical and mental
challenge I have ever faced, and I would be lying if I said that the prospect
of being alone on the great oceans of the world for four months was
not an intimidating thought. It is. And the preparation at times seems
overwhelming- but in the end, this will provide me the greatest test of my
mettle that I can imagine.
Solo sailing means 100% personal responsibility and self-reliance. It
means no job too big and no job too small- everything from navigating,
to sail changes and trimming to repairing what breaks, to cooking and

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10 Gift Ideas For Boaters

The person who has a boater in their life around the holiday season is
lucky. There are vast choices, boaters always always need something
and they are sooo happy they didnt have to fork out the cash for this
overpriced thing. So, with that in mind what kind of cool gifts can be
gotten for the boating breed?

10. Handheld GPS.

Maybe this person has the nice mounted full color Garmin setup there on
the pedestal or instrument rack, but an easy to grab waterproof handheld
GPS is great for the extended dinghy ride or the fogged in passage from
the mooring to the dinghy-dock. Or maybe this person doesnt have the
kind of boat that has the nice set up and they already have a handheld
GPS. Well, get them the next model up. Theyll have a backup and the
new model. Theyre like sunglasses good to have a spare kicking around.

9. A Better First Aid Kit

Its not the sexiest gift but a good stocking stuffer that youll be glad you
picked up. Chances are this boater friend of yours has a first aid kit on
board, but half the time, theyre not all that great. Check it out and if you
see a plastic box that has three no name band-aids, a very small tube of an
ointment youve never heard of and some gauze that looks weirdly thin
upgrade time. Instead of the normal $20 one, spring for something in the
$50-60 zone. Itll have extra goodies. Its the greatest feeling in the world
to have a situation at sea and realize you can deal with it easily because
youre prepared.

8. New Docklines and Fenders

Some boaters will go to the trouble of breaking out the acetone and
scrubbing their fenders, so they look all clean and white, but most of us
just casually notice how disgusting they are and move on. Same goes for
docklines the jet fuel falling from the sky eventually makes the lines
turn brown with filth. They feel gross on the hands because they are gross.
Replacing dock lines is wonderful. There is something new-underwearish about cleaning the boat and having nice fenders and spotless new
docklines. Its one of those things that are great gifts because no normal
boater wants to replace something that works just because its dirty. And
dont start with the: why dont you just soak the lines, talk. Its just cool
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to get nice new lines

7. Foulies

Heres another item that, for many boaters, might be in a state of

disappointment and/or disrepair. Maybe the zipper is salted shut on the
bottom, or theyre insanely stained and ripped or there is just better stuff
out there now. This person has daughters older than those things and the
new materials are always a little lighter, a little warmer and have some
kind of a new pocket or clip or gizmo that will make them happy. Its
another thing thats great to get as a gift because the stoic boater will often
make do.

6. Knife

Boaters use knivesknives rust or get crusty and became less than
efficient. A new knife, say a leatherman, is bound to have some things that
the old one didnt, plus this new one operates so easily and sweet! Things
that have purpose make boaters happy.

5. Sirius Signal SOS Light - Flare Alternative

Flares are a mandatory part of boating but they go stale, plus not everyone
knows exactly how to work the things because theyve never been in any
trouble. Im sure Ill figure it out as the water rises, many of us think.
But alas, there is a new device thats born from the question: is there
anything else we can use besides pyrotechnic flaming flares that have
expiration dates? Well, yes there is a Coast Guard Approved SOS signal
called SOS Distress Light made by Sirius Signal. Its battery operated and
meets all the criteria the CG lays down for a distress signal. Its compact,
clean and easy to operate. No more flaresgood gift.

4. Nice Pair of Sunglasses

Good quality sunglasses are more than a means to complete your look, they
are important protection for your precious eyeballs. There are too many
sailors out there who have literally cooked their eyes by not covering them
on all of those sunny days. The beauty of the sunglasses gift is that its
always cool to have a second or third pair. An indulgence some wouldnt
bestow upon themselves but will welcome once unwrapped. Polarized and
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3. Professionally Shot Underway Photograph

Any self-respecting boater has an unhealthy love and adoration of their

boat. If this is the case for the one youre shopping for, they want a nice
photograph of the boat being a boat. So many boaters dont have this
because were always in the boat and rarely outside of it and watching
her make her way through the water. That idea is actually a fear for most
boatersAnyway, maybe they have a crappy one that someone took, or
something of the boat at the dock but a nice shot of the boat underway is
really cool.

2. Cast Off for Catalina/Mexico Videos

This video was made quite a while ago, but it holds up for folks that
havent made the voyage to Catalina yet or have only go to the same spot
on the island over and over. Most boaters in this area are curious about

scouting the entire islands and this video provides really good information
for checking out Catalina more thoroughly. Its laid out in a friendly and
digestible waygood stuff. But, if Catalina is old hat to your boater
friend, the same people made one called Cast Off for Mexico which is
equally good. Theyre available on Amazon and at West Marine.

1. A Gift Certificate For a Complete Boat Detailing

Detailing a boat is hard work and something most dont want to do.
However having a detailed boat is something almost everyone wants. So,
call up Dirty Yachts or Dennis Boat Maintenance and have them make
that baby shine like a diamond. Detailing is a little expensive and therefore
a great gift for the reluctant spender (trans; cheapskate). Its good for the
boat and its good for the soul to have a boat all waxed, sealed, looking
beautiful.

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We offer some of the nicest facilities anywhere, the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful marina and witness breathtaking sunsets. We are located on the main channel adjacent to Burton Chace Park. Our
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Cu r r e nts

The Art of Buying Used

By Captain Richard Schaefer

am a long time advocate of buying used. Back in 1973,

I learned a very painful life lesson, when I traded in my
beloved and beautiful 1967 RS/SS Camaro with the Mickey
Thompson Package for a new lemon yellow, Chevy LUV
pickup truck. Sheesh! Talk about a stupid kid. If I were
Japanese I think I would have committed Hara-kiri.

Well, my beautiful 67 Camaro would be worth $60,000+

today, and that piece of crap LUV truck wouldnt bring $25 at the scrap
yard. I have never bought a new anything since...well, except socks and
underwear. But the way prices are goin up all the time Im considering
the Goodwill store for those as well...hey, thats why theres hot water and
bleach.
Now, if youre so loaded with loot that the president of your bank comes
out to greet you and invite you to lunch whenever you walk thru the
door, stop reading now. You dont need my advice, as a matter of fact I
need yours... call me - well do lunch. However, if youre like most of us
who work hard for our money, then pay attention. And pay really close
attention if youre a boater, because there are big bucks to be saved when
buying a used boat instead of a new one.
As a general rule, pleasure boats lose about 25% of their value by the end
of the first year of ownership. By five years, that loss has grown to 50%,
and about 3-5% annual depreciation thereafter! The bottom is hit at about
20 years and the price remains fairly stable after that. That downward
spiral translates into the loss of a lot of your hard earned chips in the game
of life.
Well, I hope that not so cheery news has persuaded you to buy a boat thats
over five-years old, which has already taken the high velocity depreciation
hit. Now, lets talk about the issues and concerns associated with bottom
feeding in the boat market.
The first step is to educate yourself regarding your local market. There
are various price guides on line, but pore over local boat publications and
listings. Boat brokers and agents are a great help, but educate yourself
first; become a knowledgeable and selective buyer. Even if you plan on
working with a broker, it really helps to know what you want before you
start seriously shopping.
Depending on your level of experience, you may want to check out the
FSBO (For Sale By Owner) ads/listings in your area before working
with an agent or broker. However, I am of the opinion that a buyer can

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work with a broker and still keep an eye on private party listings. But,
always remember, if the broker or agent is the procuring cause of the
sale they are entitled to their commission. If youre working with a broker,
be a loyal client, and if youre unhappy with the arrangement or the service
find another broker to represent you.
Remember, a broker is more than just a salesperson. A good broker/sales
agent will provide information and advice on surveyors, documentation,
contracts, mechanics, riggers, potential problems with different boat
models/manufacturers, slip arrangements, financing, escrow process
and, hopefully, act as a buffering cool head during negotiations that, at
times, can become stressful. Brokers speak the language and generally
communicate well with other brokers and marine professionals. Take
advantage of that knowledge base.
If you are a total novice, it may be money well spent to have a surveyor
or knowledgeable marine professional accompany you and your broker
- especially if you have several boats on your list of potentials. An
experienced mariner can often help you winnow the field of potential
boats down to two or three finalists during an afternoon.
While youre out toe-rail kicking here are a few things to watch for when
checking out your list of perspective boats.
1. Engines. If you open up the engine compartment and find oily water
sloshing around the engine bed, more rust than paint on the engine and
fuel filters, clamps, belts and hoses that look like theyve been around
since before Bill and Monica hooked up...well, keep looking.
2. Sails and canvass are expensive. If theyre worn or look like a giant,
fungi covered petri dish from your 7th grade science class figure on some
severe wallet pain in the near future.
3. Water damage can get expensive fast. And remember, youre gonna want
to find out how the water got in to begin with. Leaks...Bad! Woodwork...
Expensive!
4. Running and standing rigging. Riggers charge about $100 an hour and
all the stainless hardware, fasteners, winches and wire aint cheap.
5. If the electronics look like they belonged in Frankensteins laboratory
with Igor hunched over them, then anticipate much wailing and gnashing
of teeth as your checking account balance approaches two digits.

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Grabbin Bugs
Lobster Season is open

Lobster season is open and anglers armed with hoop nets or divers
using their bare (gloved perhaps) hands will be taking to the crevices,
underwater rocks and caves of Santa Monica Bay seeking out the tasty but
nimble California spiny lobster. The season runs from the present until
March 16, but now is when lobster fishermen are out in full force.
After the sun sets, certain areas of the water will be alight with green
floating glowsticks that are marking underwater traps set by boaters who
have deployed a special net (laden with mackerel or sardine bits) thats
designed to outsmart and capture the nocturnal crustacean referred to
informally as bugs.
For the lobster fishermen who opt to cast nets from the comfort of a boat,
the beginning of lobster season is a great time to spend some time on the
water with friends and family as its a change from the normal daytime
fishing trips. Theres a sense of adventure to be had cruising around in the
dark looking for a nocturnal catch. Also, this particular target is a premium
delicacy worth a small fortune at a restaurant or even the supermarket.
Local divers also get up for lobster season. While there are some divers
that spearfish, many hobbyist divers usually head over to Catalina where
the water is clear and simply check out whats going on below the surface.
But the prospect of staying local and actually catching dinner with their
own hands gets a good amount of divers off the couch and onto the ocean
floor scouring for the agile spiny lobster.
Once submerged, it can be a lonely spooky sort of world in this search
for these hiding critters. For those new to the sport Divemaster Craig
Edelman offers this advice:
When attempting to grab them in their holes, be aware that they
[sometimes] share their caves with the California morey eel. Lobsters
come out at night to start foraging for food. They defend themselves with
the use of their spiny protective shells and their lightning-fast reflexes that
enable them to swim away backwards - until they find solace in another
hole.
Edelman also reminds lobster fishermen to shoot for the middle range
when it comes to size:
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Remember, if it looks small - it is, Edelman said. Therefore let it go.

Objects underwater, when viewing with your mask on, look 25% bigger
and 25% closer - and you cannot bring a lobster to the surface and then
measure it.
And, let the big ones go, he continued. The bull bugs and when I
say big I mean the ones that grab onto your arm and start dragging you
back into their hole let the daddies go because they help contribute to
the millions of tiny lobsters every season which will grow big enough for
you to take in about three to four years.
While the California Department of Fish and Game has declared that the
fishery is currently sustainable, there is an ongoing fishery management
plan underway. According to the agency, feedback from the fishermen
is crucial and essential for them to understand and manage the lobsters
future sustainability, which is why there are new changes in requirements.
As always there is a limit of seven lobsters per person and everyone diving
or fishing for lobsters must have a valid California fishing license, a spiny
lobster report card and a measuring gauge to ensure legal size (minimum
of three and one-fourth inches measured in a straight line on the mid-line
of the back}. In addition, however, there are new obligations. According
to the Department:
Lobster report card data is very important for CDFWs marine biologists
to manage Californias lobster fishery. More than 19,000 report cards were
received by the April 30 deadline last year. Pursuant to the California
Code of Regulations, a $20 non-return fee will be levied for unreturned
report cards or those that are returned after the deadline.
There is currently a strong El Nio event occurring in the eastern Pacific,
with above-average water temperatures expected to continue into the
months ahead in Southern California.
Lobster catches have historically been considerable during El Nio
events, so its looking to be a plentiful season, said Travis Buck, a
marine environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife (CDFW).

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According to Dave
Fishing Update by Marina del Reys
Master Fisherman
Captain Dave Kirby

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Happy Holidays from the Team at Dirty Yachts!

Its time to say so-long to one of the most

active seasons on record. Although it
appears the tuna have gone south for the
season following warmer waters, anglers
are still catching plenty of yellowtail
around the bay and the bottom fishing
continues to fill bags with sheepshead
and some small bite for white seabass.
Theres still rockfish around at the
time of this writing the half-day boats
had counts in the hundreds with some
lingcod and red snapper showing up
too. In fact one day there were 11
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6. Decks spongy? Run! Or work out a major discount. The skys the limit
on this sort of repair.
7. Blisters? Bigger than a quarter? Deeper than 3 stacked pennies? More
than a few? Uh-oooh!
8. Keel bolts that are now mounds of rust could get pricey.
9. Head smells and rotten plumbing. A smelly boat is not a happy boat. But
the smells may prevent your wife from boating with you, so that could be
a plus...depending.
10. Undersized hardware, winches, stanchions, lifelines and cleats. This is
a hallmark of a cheap builder. Think twice.
Now that you have culled out all the boats with undesirable traits and
those requiring expensive repairs, its time to select the boat youd like to
make an offer on. The trick here is not to offer too much or too little. You
dont want to pay too much, but nor do you want to anger the seller and
have him walk away. Your offer should be backed up with a good-sized
chunk of earnest money. This is where a savvy broker, with a good
working relationship with other brokers, becomes invaluable.
Assuming a successful negotiation, the next step will be a proper survey.
Again, if you dont have a preference regarding a surveyor your broker
will have at least two or three that he/she can present to you as choices.
These days, most surveyors have some type of accreditation; though none

is legally required. Your lender or insurance company may require some

sort of seal of approval from an organization such as, The National
Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) and the Society of Accredited
Marine Surveyors (SAMS). Select one and ask to see a couple of the
surveyors recent reports.
Generally speaking, a checklist type of survey is substandard. You want
as many pertinent details and investigations as required. And so will your
insurance company and bank, if youre financing the purchase.
Generally, after the survey, there will be another round of final
negotiations based upon the findings of your surveyor. After a strategy
meeting with you, the broker will contact the seller or his agent and
commence (more) final negotiations. Dont overplay your hand here if
you really want the boat. Sellers and buyers often get either angry or have
second thoughts at this delicate juncture. But, if everyone is polite, fair
and honest, it usually has a happy ending...usually.
The last hurdle to your boat buying experience is a sea-trial. This allows
the buyer to actually experience how the boat sails and an opportunity to
check the various systems while underway - sorta like test-driving a car
before you buy. The broker, and sometimes a surveyor, will usually go
along.
After any final re-negotiations and you plan on documenting your vessel,
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Suit up! its Berger time!

As 2015 darkens and the dawn of a new year sheds light, there will be custom diets formulated, anti-smoking patches purchased, unused gym memberships
renewed and for local yacht-racers, January 2016 brings a clean slate to begin another season of high level (mid level at least!) competition out on the
liquid race track. And for everyone serious about racing in Southern California, its the first edition of Del Rey Yacht Clubs Berger/Stein Series on
January 5th that kicks off the season and gets the adrenaline and motivation flowing once more.
On that Saturday, in the late morning, a portion of the Santa Monica Bay will be crowded with over one hundred boats checking their watches, making
last minute adjustments and plotting their strategy. In the cruiser division (Stein), sailors will be eyeing the conditions of the course, a 12-mile triangle in
the bay, while the racing division (Berger) will be thinking more long range. Their mission is to sail up to Malibu and back, a 44-mile course. Through
the years, because of the season were in, this contest has seen raging winds shrieking through the rig, down to nothing at all.
For many crews the morning of the Berger/Stein will be a time for old rivals/friends to once again meet or maybe talk a little friendly smack from boat
to boat.
This first race has been known to attract some of the hottest boats in Southern California so theres sure to be some serious competition. Some of the
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Tip of the Month!

Handy nuggets of pocket sized
information to make your
travels easier, safer or just a
bit more enlightened

LIGHTNING PROTECTION
A lightning protection system aboard a boat
should have a dual purpose:
1. It should primarily serve as a lightning
prevention system, the purpose of which
should be to continuously shed any charge
built up by the boat, thereby rendering the
boat invisible to lightning.
2. It should secondarily be asked to serve as
a lightning strike protection system, to safely
conduct a direct strike to ground.
It should consist of a robust primary path,
which should be designed to safely conduct
a direct strike to ground. Then, a series of
secondary paths should be designed to
safely dissipate the accumulation of charge
by the boat, which should feed into the
primary path. This primary path, should
consist of three components:

EV ERY TH I N G

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1) An air terminal connected to

2) a robust conductor leading vertically in a
straight path to
3) a ground plate immersed in the water.
The top-most end, or air terminal, should
be a sharply pointed spike. As for the so
called robust conductor of the system,
which takes the path from the top-most end
of the system to the water, it must be as
direct as possible and use long radii, rather
than sharp bends along the primary path to
the grounding plate. The connections must
offer low electrical resistance or the energy
of a strike may instantly heat and melt the
connection.
Tinned wire is recommended, as usual.
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Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930

Donate Your Boat

LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your

Quality
Underwater Services
310-822-8349

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boat or boat gear as donation to support essential

and formative youth programs, please call 310-8232040 or E-mail gerry@purcellyachts.com

Captain Joel Eve

Donate your boat

To SOS, a non profit organization helping and thank-

Marine Consulting Services

Since 1976

ing 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

Get the newly

released book on the
history of
Marina del Rey!

Donate Your Boat

Bringing the classroom to the ocean.Turn your

donation into tomorrows scientists and doctors. 310908-9198. www.city2sea.org

Services

Low Cost Boat Documentation

Mdrdoc@Mail.Com

Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs

Available at the Historical Societys Gallery at

Fishermans Village, at local bookstores, or online at
www.marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org

Boating Instruction
Yacht Management
Delivery
Captains Services

(310) 210-0861

marinaresourcecenter.com

New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water

repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242

USCG Licensed 100-ton

Master Captain

Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,

Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff
323.855.0191 earthakat@msn.com. Jeffry Matzdorff.
323.855.0191

Wanted

Volunteers for Holiday Boat Parade

Decorating
Volunteers needed to decorate the SOS floats for the
52nd Annual MDR Xmas Boat Parade. We also need
three Veterans in uniform, a Marine, a Sailor and a
Coast Guardsman. SOS will have three sailboats
decorated in Red, White and Blue. Theme of the parade is Adventures on the Sea Parade is Dec. 12.
Call 310-913-5533 if interested. Food and libation for

Rowing in
Marina del Rey!
Affordable and
Fun

Make the Ocean Your Treadmill!

Phone: 310-822-7600
w w w. p h i n s c l u b . c o m

all volunteers.

Houseboat to Rent
Mature couple looking to rent a 1 BR, 1 BA houseboat for 1-2 mo. during the winter. 856-889-3731

Boat Partner

Long-time experienced former boat owner interested

in partnership or sharing expenses 36-55 boat for

We Take Pride in Our Marina!

D OL PHIN MA RINA

cruising and fishing. Ken 916 425-6650

Clean
Well Maintained
Attentive Staff
24-Hour Security
Wide Variety of Slip Sizes
Amenities

kenkohl4423@gmail.com

Jumping Jack Instructor

For the life of me I cant figure it out. If you are a real
jumping jack instructor please call 310-397-1887.

Call 310-823-1458
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World Famous Sails

1 Day Repair Service

Sail Handling Systems

Pick Up / Delivery

Used Sails
Visit
uksailmakers.com
Monday - Friday 9-5

1731 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Marina del Rey

310-822- 1203

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FIBERGLASS REPAIR
SINCE 1969

Gel Coat Specialists

Custom Fabrications
Expert Color Matching
Cosmetic to Major Collisions
Custom Instrument Dashboards

310/306- 2149

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