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Issue #84
January 2010
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In this Issue.... Interview with Teen Solo Sailor Abby Sunderland
Interview with Actor Jonathan Goldsmith
Tales from a Singlehander
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Photographs Wow. It’s now been seven years since I put out the first Mariner. I wish I had started growing a beard at
Pat Reynolds the time so I’d have something palpable to mark the time. Beards are good markers for time. “Look at
that disgusting straggly beard,” people would say. “You know he started growing that thing when he first
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Mookie
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Dave Kirby burly beard – they are the symbol of my toil and the best part is they don’t act as a web for gross food
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Marina del Rey No Ordinary Teen
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January 23 & Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. Catalina Island patio at Burton Chace Park under the Club
February 6 Conservancy (310) 510-2595. banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. with a free
Champagne Series Regatta February 25 Continental breakfast and socializing. We hold
Open to PHRF & One Design. For Registration, CYC Yachting Dinner with Pete a brief business meeting and then head out for
NOR & SI go to www.SBYRC.Org or email Melvin an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
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January 26 sailors and sailboat designers including Pete and more socializing. Visitors are welcome
Boating Skills & Seamanship Melvin, member of the America’s Cup BOR and may attend two meetings free. No prior
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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey welcome! For more info call (310) 226-8000 or
be offering the Boating Skills and Seamanship for a dinner discussion of the 33rd American visit www.marinasinglesailors.org
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a Lines and Knots workshop (included with Rey – 310.823.4567 – www.calyachtclub.com and crew sign up for day sails. On sailing
the course) will begin at 7:00pm starting with days the Single Mariners meet at 9:30 a.m. for
the second class. For more information on the Ongoing breakfast at the Marina del Rey Hotel on 13534
BS&S class or about the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Marina Venice Yacht Club Social Bali Way, spend the afternoon sailing and then
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January 28 Social-Sunday Open House from 4pm to 7pm. info call (310) 289-3338.
California Yacht Club Luncheon Food items are provided and there is no charge. Women’s Sailing Association of
Coast Guard LtJg Charles Paris will comment MVYC is located in the Marina City Club - West Santa Monica Bay
on his experiences in commanding the Marina Tower - at 4333 Admiralty Way. Whether you Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
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Paris will cover what boaters can do to better to be around other water loving people MVYC 13589 Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The
enjoy the upcoming yachting season, improve welcomes all who share in the Corinthian Spirit. meeting, held at 7:30, is preceded by a social
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4469 Admiralty Way - Marina del Rey - House on G2. For more information contact adventures and achievements. WSA invites
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January 28 visit our Facebook Group page. include day sails, seminars, parties, and cruises
Coast Guard Auxiliary Sailing Sailing Singles of including destinations such as King Harbor,
Skills Course Southern California Catalina and the northern Channel Islands, For
The Marina del Rey Flotilla of the Coast Guard Sailing Singles of Southern California is a membership information contact Sandy Penrod.
Auxiliary hosts an eight week sailing course Sailing Club centered in Marina del Rey but at membership@wsasmb.org or on the web at
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sailboat, want to purchase one, or plan to serve Venice Yacht Club, 4333 Admiralty Way located Owners of Catalina Yachts
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down into two-hour weekly segments beginning del Rey. There is a $10 Meeting donation per Monica Windjammers Yacht Club on the 3rd
at 7:00 p.m. The Flotilla 12-7 sailing curriculum person that includes a light Dinner. Drinks are Tuesday of each month. We would like to
covers, among other things beyond basic tactics, available at a full bar at reasonable prices. Club welcome Catalina owners to join our club. We
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ABBY SUNDERLAND C O M I N G I N F E B R U A RY
Dear Abby, The Southern California Yachting Association, speaker. She is a bluewater sailor who doubled
will hold its 21st Annual Women’s Sailing handed the 2005 Transpac on her Catalina 47,
Godspeed to you and Wild Eyes. Your trip Convention on Saturday, February 6, at the Charmed Life, with Captain Diane Murray.
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others telling us what we can and can’t do, According to producer/director Gail Hine, This
should and shouldn’t do, your goal lets my heart This year’s event maintains its multi-workshop event gives women an opportunity to meet many
soar above the fray of modern life. format: Attendees select a combination other women sailors, find out about existing
workshops in areas that best fits their interest and women’s sailing organizations in their area,
The naysayers see things differently. They ability, such as: welcome aboard (for beginners), instructional programs available, and many
have difficulty understanding those who want diesels, going up the mast, introduction to other areas of interest for those who would like
responsibility for their own lives. They can’t racing, tactics, docking, overboard procedures, to do more racing, cruising and day sailing.
hurdle high obstacles and achieve tough goals, suddenly singlehanded interactive, weather, sail
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should have small lives and live in fear as they and navigation (new), hassel-free heads, spinnaker are required as space is limited to approximately
do. Clearly the naysayers so no to life. rigging, offshore cruising, and introduction 275), write Gail Hine, SCYA Womenís Sailing
to sailing. All of the workshops are presented Convention, 23414 Mt. Ashland Ct., Murrieta
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sailor and selfless promoter of the sport. organized by the Newport Ocean Sailing
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month shy of his 80th birthday after a year-long Victory,” which has been pursued over the
battle with stomach cancer. years by luminaries such as the late Roy E.
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California International Sailing Association comedienne Vicki Lawrence, movie producer February 16
(CISA), which funds promising young sailors Milton Bren, and world class sailors including
with equipment and travel expenses. The family Dennis Conner, Bill Ficker and Dave Ullman.
has stated that support of CISA will continue in Celestial Nav i gati on
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No
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16-year-old Abby Sunderland sets out to sail
around the world alone, non-stop and unassisted.
The Mariner interviewed 16-year-old Abby Sunderland days before she left on her non-stop single-handed voyage around the world in
a Class-40 racer. While this young girl looks probably younger than her years, she spoke with confidence, humor and a refreshing self-
awareness. Like her accomplished older brother Zac, Abby has spent a life on the ocean and feels well prepared in her attempt to be the
youngest person ever to sail solo around the world non-stop and unassisted.
Tell me what’s going on in your mind. You’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The boat is almost there.
Yeah, yeah it’s getting really close. I’m really looking forward to getting out there. It’s going to be great to have a sea-trial in the next few days. It will
be good to get just a few good days out there alone just to see how things are working, now that they are all fixed and ready to go.
So how much time have you spent alone? Any?

I started singlehanded boats when I was 13.
So do you have more singlehanded experience than your brother Zac did before he sailed around the world?
Yes, before Zac left I did have more singlehanded experience than he did when he left. I mean nothing big just little things up and down the coast. But
for what I’m doing now it was kind of a stepping stone for starting all of this.
So that’s what got your beak wet, so to speak?

Yeah, it kinda got me into the whole sailing solo and what that’s all like.
And do you prefer it – to be alone out there?

Yeah, I do prefer to be alone. I mean there’s some things that are great about being with other people but it’s kind of a trade off with things that are
great about being alone too.
What’s the longest solo trip you’ve taken?

The longest one I’ve done is just 24 hours. Nothing that big, but I’ve also lived on boats my whole life.
Are you frightened in any way about all this?

Well, of course, I mean I’m a little nervous about things but it’s really just a healthy respect for the ocean. It’s good to be a little afraid and kind of know
that what I’m getting into is dangerous. But I’m also confident that I’ve got a great boat and I do have the skills that I need to do this.

When you start to let your mind wander what gives you the most anxiety?
Um, I don’t know, I think it’s going to be hard to get out there and kinda get into the rhythm of things. I mean usually after about a week out you kinda
get into a flow and things get a little easier, but it will be hard at first. There are going to be hard times all the way through - six months alone is a long
time.
So the first week is what you feel is intimidating you the most at this point?
Yeah, I think so. Hoping nothing breaks down. A lot of stuff can happen so I’m just a little anxious to make sure that everything works out and
everything goes well.
What about that, as far as stuff breaking? Do you feel pretty confident you can fix anything on that boat?
Yeah, I’ve been down on my boat every single day since its been here and even before it was here I was on it every single day so I know where
everything is and I’ve been there to watch every single repair that’s being done. So if there does happen to be something I can’t fix, that I haven’t gone
over already, I can always call back on my satellite phone and get some pointers.
Does the record mean a great deal to you or is the journey itself more important?
Yeah, it’s a big. But it’s just an attempt and if I have to stop I’ll be just as happy with the adventure. If I’m able to do it, it will be one of my biggest
accomplishments in my whole life. But if not, I’m just as happy with that. I don’t need a piece of paper saying that I am the actual youngest.
Let’s suppose that something does happen and you do have to stop. Will you then continue the trip and make stops or will you just get right
back on the road? What’s the plan if that happens?
I think the plan is, if I have to stop, I’ll stop and we’ll take care of repairs. My Dad will fly out and then I’ll probably have a bit of an easier trip because
I will be able to stop and stock up because I’m not going for non-stop anymore so then I’ll just kinda start enjoying the whole stopping thing and just
change my trip around a little.
So then you’ll just stop as need be at that point?

Yeah, but I’ll definitely keep going. I’m driven to do solo, non-stop and unassisted whether or not I get the record it’s not a big deal. The thing is if I had
to wait a year I’d be fine with that. I’m still going to do it and if I did have to stop it doesn’t matter I’m still going to go for it. So the record is a pretty
awesome goal to have but it’s not that big of a deal.
And what has to happen between you and Jessica – how much time is separating you guys. I know that you’re younger than she is but she left
before you so where does that stand?
She’s about 5 months older than me and her boat is a little slower than mine, but so many things can happen so I’m really not going to say that the record
is mine just because I’m younger and have a faster boat. Jessica could easily get the record still. It’s pretty close with how things have turned out.
Since Zac just did this what have you learned from his experience?
I think just keeping safe. A lot of stuff happened on Zac’s boat that could have been prevented had he taken a few extra precautions. I definitely learned
a lot from Zac’s trip about what to do and what not to do as well. It’s good to have him as a brother to ask whatever I want whenever.
Have there been a lot questions?

Yeah, he was on the trip from Newport Rhode Island to Fort Lauderdale with us so we spoke a lot out there.
Zac was the center of some controversy before and during his trip, are you feeling that too?
Yes, there’s definitely a lot of arguments surrounding my campaign and Zac’s. A lot of it is just legitimate concern and we kinda have the same concerns,
but we know that I’m prepared as I can be and have gone through everything that I’m going to have to do. But there’s a lot of people that say I’m crazy
and then there’s a lot of people say “go for it” and really the only people who should be saying things like that are my parents.
So you don’t really feel any animosity about the negativity – you understand where people are coming from?
I try to understand where everyone is coming from the negative side and the positive side. I do have a lot of support though – it helps to kind of deal
with all the negative stuff.
Your departure now has got to do with when you’ll be in the Southern Ocean in about six weeks, is that right?
Yes, ideally I would have liked to have left about a month ago but we got a new weather router, he’s actually the same weather router who routed Ellen
McArthur and the PUMA team last year. He went over my whole route and leaving anywhere from now to the first of next month is good to go. But the
sooner the better because the longer I wait the colder it gets down there.
Shoe City is on board, anybody else?

Other than small equipment sponsors we don’t have anyone else. We’re actually looking for somebody because even though Shoe City is a major
sponsor we’re beginning to run out of sponsorship [dollars] from them. But I’m hoping to get a few more sponsors pretty soon. We’ve got a few people
working on that. Hopefully something will come through.

An “Interesting” Interview
A couple of issues ago, the editor of The Mariner challenged the actor who plays The Most Interesting
Man in the World in the national, widely popular Dos Equis TV commercials to engage in an interview.
Under the premise that both men have boats in the Marina and both are arguably equally interesting – the
gauntlet was thrown. Jonathan Goldsmith responded and the following interview transpired. The truth is
Goldsmith is a long time boater in the Marina and a real good guy. Enjoy…
How long have you been in the Marina? it’s fun stuff and it really makes me feel good because it’s people from
I’ve been in the Marina on and off for 35 years. every demographic who like it.
Is that a bunch of different boats? The other day we were sitting in a Mexican restaurant in the Marina and
It is a bunch of sailboats, all sailboats. I had a big sailboat that I kept in a fellow came over and said “you’re the guy, right?” And I said “yeah”.
the Caribbean for a couple of years but other than that I’ve always had a And he said, “I was asking my son yesterday what he wanted to do when
boat in the Marina. he grew up?” and my son said, “I want to be the most interesting man in
the world.” The kid’s eight.
Cruising boats I’m assuming?
Oh yeah. And do you think it will become more than a TV commercial
character?
What kind of sailboat do you have? Well, we hope so. There have been some doors that have been opened to me
I have a Beneteau 473. that were never available before and there have been some good projects
that are being talked about, so we’ll just cross our fingers. Nothings been
And what kinda cruising are you into? Is it more back and forth to firmed up, but at least there’s been quite a bit of interest in other projects.
Catalina?
Well, like most of us in Marina del Rey, mostly back and forth. Hit the How has your relationship with your beard changed?
Channel Islands a few times and went to San Francisco once, Oceanside Well, it has. I love my beard. I spend a lot of time looking at it. And all my
once. But I’m looking forward to this year, I hope to get into the Sea of friends are growing beards now.
Cortez. We, fortunately, have been very busy. There have been times in
my life I could have sailed around the world twice and I wouldn’t miss You’re involved with some charities, which ones?
anything, but now I can’t get too far out of sight. I’ve been involved with Free Arts for abused children for the last 35 years
and we bring art programs to kids that are incarcerated by the courts or
What’s going on with this Dos Equis campaign? It seems to be an in protective custody in institutions. We bring in actors, dancers, artists in
amazing success. different venues to create a non-threatening environment for the kids to
Well, it’s amazing to me. I’ve been an actor for many years and did a lot express themselves. Then they work their art with their counselors, their
of stuff but nothing has generated the accolades that this wonderful little art therapists, and it can be very therapeutic. I’ve been teaching in prisons
campaign has. Some doors have opened up and some stuff is being talked for years. And the other thing is the Sabre Foundation - it’s one man who
about. I’m a very lucky guy. (knocking on wood). has devoted his life to trying to save, what I think is perhaps one of the
most magnificent animals on earth, the Sabre Siberian Tiger. So those take
So when you first got a look at it did you think ‘oh man this is going a lot of my time.
to be a riot’?
No. When I first got a look at it I thought they made a mistake. They You’ve never punched a magician in real life have you?
originally were looking for a Juan Valdez type, that was my idea of it. Too smart, because they might make me disappear and then it would all go
They had three different auditions a month apart and every time I go in, away. I would never do that.
it looked like Juan Valdez they were looking for. Five hundred people the
first time, then 250 a month later and eventually there were only two other Advice for struggling actors?
Juan Valdez’s in the room besides me and I was the lucky one. A long time ago, I used to workout in a gym in the valley, and there was a
fellow there, his name was Vernon Scott but he was called the Hollywood
What is it like to suddenly be recognized all the time? The character Reporter, he said “You know kid, you’re talented but that’s not enough,
is almost a pop icon at this point. but if you can hang in there, outlast them. You’ll make it.” And there’s a
Well, Reuters was nice enough to say that this character has become an lot of truth to that.
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I
have spent five years travelling in For the next three months I stayed at Mensabe. emotions of having accomplished something
Selaza my 43-foot Ferro-cement sloop I had to use three anchors and tie my boat to an in my life and that my ferro boat was able to
throughout Central America. I have seen old pier on the river estuary to protect it from complete the five years journey.
many storms, shallow water, offshore a four-knot current and a tidal variation of 12-
passages, piracy, isolation from the world and feet, but the people in town were extremely After completely hauling out and painting the
have had exchanges with other sailors who hospitable and friendly. The port captain, staff, bottom of the Selaza while in Balboa, I decided
normally are very resistant to interact with taxi drivers and internet café staff were all great that I needed to find a cheap place to park my
single handlers. with me. I was also able to dive with my friends boat for a few months because I needed to return
from the Special Force of the Panama Police to my work in Los Angeles.
I spent two years in Puerto Vallarta at Opequimar, fluvial command, with whom I rescued a panga
fixing my rudder, transmission, engine and during a storm. The people of the small fishing Over the next few days I found Taboga moorings,
having a great time with Mexican friends. I community that surrounds Mensabe were all run by two Californian’s from Ventura county.
spent five months in El Salvador at Barrilla great. Susan had worked in the yard where Selaza’s
Moorings prior to heading to the Atlantic coast hull was laid out by Samson in person. They
of Nicaragua, where I worked around Bluefields, I do speak Spanish very well; I read and write sailed into Tobaga and decided that it was the
Corn Island, and also explored the Pacific coast. not like a gringo, but like a Spanish person. I place to weigh anchor for life.
At Puesta Del Sol marina, I left my boat for ten am very familiar with the Latino culture and
days to go to work on the Caribbean side of the behavior. Being a Brazilian/American makes my These two great people possess a lot of
country. life much easier in Latin America, particularly understanding of what is needed in this little
as I did not grow up fearing the world like a island community. In addition to running the
I then crossed the Gulf of Fonseca under heavy good number of U.S.-born Americans do. I am moorings, they are involved in the development
Chubasco winds, thunder storms and heavy sea, one of those hybrid humans who is part of the and preservation of the island and its history,
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the rest of my seven months in Costa Rica I was to evening, Chuy is dressed in his work uniform:
surrounded by greedy people, with the exception Finally, after three months, I left Mensabe shorts, no t-shirt and no shoes. He loves a cold
of a few fishermen, the marina manager and the to head towards Balboa. As I arrived at the
employees of Porto Bello Marina at Puntarena. entrance of the Balboa bay, I was taken by great continued on page 26
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Floating Films By Captain Richard Schaefer
I
t’s gray and drizzly outside and I started six” comes from a burial at sea. On land the “The Island”, if you like Michael Cain, skip this
thinking about doing this month’s depth of a grave is usually 6 feet - But at sea it’s dog and its cousin, “Jaws - The Revenge” (this
column on movies relating to sailing a “deep six”). Besides, do you remember, “The wretched film is about a vengeful, telepathic
and the sea - might help us all make it Poseidon Adventure”? Bunch of sweaty people, shark!). Instead, watch “Zulu” or “Educating
through these terrible SoCal winters. climbing up ladders behind Shelly Winters Rita”.
I heard it got down to 60 degrees the massive derriere, and trying to shove her through
other night (there was even a nasty rumor that small hatches - truly terrifying. That’s reason 7. “Dead Calm” 1989: Sam Neill and Nicole
it might drizzle). enough to nix the “surround sound” mega pics. Kidman rescue Billy Zane from a sinking boat
- they should have left him go down, like in
At first thought, “boat movies” seemed like an Finally, I had to cut out all the Viking and Greek “Titanic”. Suspenseful, but you have to suspend
easy topic, although I thought I might have a argonaut films. I never was a real fan of hairy reason at the ending.
difficult time coming up with enough material. men wearing horned helmets or oiled guys in
Sheesch...I couldn’t have been more wrong. I togas - in or out of boats (or hot tubs). 8. “White Squall “ 1996. Jeff Bridges: Based
started making a list, and it grew and grew, until on a true story. I once spent an entire stormy day
I had to delete certain types of films with the Even after all that, I have an impressive, perhaps dodging water spouts -I’ve also had to dodge
ocean as a backdrop. even unmanageable, list. But here it goes - in no bullets a couple of times - the bullets were easier
particular order. and less frightening. Interesting movie, a well-
First to go were all the submarine films, and done portrayal of life (and death) at sea.
there are some great ones. But, when you come 1. “Wake of the Red Witch” - 1948: John Wayne
right down to it, these films could have been and Gail Russell: Adventure in the South Seas 9. “The Perfect Storm” 2000. George Clooney,
filmed inside a septic tank, filled with a bunch and very watchable. Factoid - Gail Russell also Mark Wahlberg: With the sea, sometimes you
of sweaty guys in underwear looking worried or starred in the “Uninvited”, probably the best throw the dice and you lose. Entertaining.
constipated - yelling, “Dive!”, “Take ‘er down!”, “ghost” movie ever made. Great goose pimpler
“Fire One!” and “Rig for depth charges!” (How for a winter night. 10. “Treasure Island” Robert Louis Stevenson’s
the hell do you, “rig for depth charges”? - by classic has been done four times - 1934 (filmed
trying to stick your head up your taco-shell?). 2. “Two Years Before the Mast” 1946: Alan on Catalina), 1950 (Disney) and 1990 (Charlton
So, out went the sub pics. Ladd: Only fair. Curl up with Dana’s book and Heston) versions are the best - my favorite is
see what life was really like on the California the Disney treatment - great color, and there’s
Then you’ve got your lifeboat movies. Scared coast in the early 19th century. Comment: If no better Long John Silver than Robert Newton.
folks, in a little boat on a big ocean - trying to you’re an Alan Ladd fan (any left?), stick with Also, revisited in 1972 by Orson Wells - Wells
catch seagulls to eat, rationing water, peeling “Shane” or, if you like “film noir”, “This Gun is always interesting, but still, this interpretation
off burned skin, while staring hopefully at the For Hire”. is the weakest of them all.
horizon. And, of course, always sharing more
than I want to know of their personal lives 3. “All the Brothers Were Valiant” 1953: Stewart 11. “Pirates of the Caribbean” 2003. Only the
through painfully cracked lips - but hey, what Granger and Robert Taylor as brothers in a New first one is worth watching. Johnny Depp is a
are you gonna do on a lifeboat? Bedford sailing family tangled up with pearls treat to watch...once.
and adventure in the South Seas. OK.
Another group that had to be scuttled were 12. “His Majesty O’Keef” 1953, Burt Lancaster:
the sea going sci-fi pics. No steam spewing 4. “Summer Rental” 1985: I’m a John Candy As usual Burt does his own stunts as he dashes
Godzilla trudging out of Tokyo Bay. Forget fan and so had to include this. Rip Torn steals about South Seas islands with his usual ‘elan.
about the woman crazed gil-man from the black the scenes as “Captain Scully”. You’ll never feel Fun movie - always wished I had Burt’s toothy
lagoon, and the “Beast from 20,000 Fathoms”. the same way about frozen fish fingers again. grin (not to mention those pecs).
Ditto - “Water World”, “The Giant Behemoth”
and Jules Vern. 5. “The Old Man and the Sea” 1958: Hemingway 13. “Captain Blood” 1935. Errol Flynn: A
and Tracy make it a “keeper”. classic swashbuckler - filmed on Catalina.
Sea going disaster flicks such as, “ The Poseidon
Adventure” and “Gray Lady Down”, likewise 6. Peter Benchley novels adapted to film: 14. “Fair Wind To Java” 1953. Fred McMurray:
got the “deep-six” ( it seems the origin of “deep- “Jaws”, a classic. “The Deep”, entertaining. searching for sunken treasure, while trying
C ATA LINA CU R R E N T S
to dodge tidal waves, pirates and an erupting Clark Gable, was filmed on Catalina and “The 27. “The Sea Hawk” 1940. Errol
Karakatoa. Popcorn time. Bounty” was actually burned in Catalina Flynn: Privateers and plunder in the Caribbean.
Harbor and can still can be seen at low tide (if Factoid: Some scenes filmed on Catalina. 1924
15. “Master and Commander” 2003. Russell you know where to look). The 1962 version is silent version of this movie also filmed there.
Crowe: Patrick O’Brian novel brought to life. worth watching if only for Marlon Brando’s Errol Flynn got into a lot of trouble on Catalina
Rousing score and great cinematography. effeminate take on Fletcher Christian. 1984’s, (but that’s another story).
Excellent. Can’t understand why they never “The Bounty” is probably the most historically
made a sequel. O’Brian wrote twenty books in accurate telling of the events, as well as the 28. “A High Wind In Jamaica” 1965. James
the series - lots of material out there. most watchable. Factoid: Based on a true event Coburn, Anthony Quinn: Overlooked pirate
in 1789. gem. Worth the trouble to find.
16. “Horatio Hornblower” 1951. Gregory
Peck, Virginia Mayo: C.S. Forester wrote the 22. “Titanic” 1953. Cliffton Webb, Barbara 29. “Captain Ron” 1992. Kurt Russell, Martin
Hornblower series- an obvious influence on Stanwyck: Most of you probably weren’t aware Short: One eyed charter Captain and WASP
Patrick O’Brian. Good film. Also, an excellent that there was “another” “Titanic” film - yup, family in the Caribbean. Funny stuff, but could
mini-series starring Ioan Gruffudd from 1999- and it’s a lot better than that turgid blockbuster have been better. Becoming a boater’s cult
2003. Netflix this series and enjoy! that James Cameron won a bizillion awards for classic. Expert Advice: All you new sailors skip
in the ‘90’s. This version actually has some real the seamanship, sailing classes - just rent this
17. “Captains Courageous” 1937: Directed by heart and sense of tragedy - unlike Cameron’s flick - saves time and money. Hey, it worked for
Victor Fleming, written by Rudyard Kippling, maudlin teenage romance, which takes center me.
starring Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore and stage over the unfolding, epic human tragedy
Melvin Douglas - there’s a full house. One of of the real event, demeaning it to the status of 30. “Damn the Defiant” 1962, Alec Guinness,
the few films I’ve seen that surpasses the novel. background for a soap opera. Another great Dirk Bogard: Napoleonic Wars and the
Factoid: Many scenes filmed on Catalina. Titanic film is, “A Night to Remember.” Highly “Spithead Mutiny”. See with “Billy Budd” for
recommended. Comment: I note Cameron’s a good double feature.
18. “The Crimson Pirate” (see the trailer on current “propaganza” film “Avatar” is nothing
YouTube) 1952. Burt Lancaster: Burt swings more than “Dances With Wolves” set in space. 31. “Wreck of the Mary Deare” 1959. Chuck
from halyards, walks on the bottom of the sea, Instead of noble Indians, worshiping nature and Heston and Gary Cooper: Devious shenanigans
jumps off cliffs, fights bad guys from hot air fighting evil white men, “Avatar” has noble blue and modern day wreckers. Two great stars need
balloons and rescues wenches. Factoid: Burt , cat-people, worshiping nature and fighting evil a little more to do - but deserves a viewing.
and co-star Nick Cravat, starred together in a white men....sheeeesch! This guy gets paid to
circus high wire act prior to making this film. make this stuff? 32. An odd trio - “Local Hero” “Donovan’s
Lancaster was a tremendous athlete and was Reef” and “The Shipping News”: Not really
feared by all Hollywood tough guys. Jack 23. “Billy Budd” 1962 Terrance Stamp, Peter boat flicks, but seem to fit in - maybe it’s just
Palance (who had been a professional boxer) Ustinov, Robert Ryan: A thinking seafarer’s me - it often is......
got into it with Lancaster on the set of “The movie. Excellent. Mr. Claggart (Ryan) is the
Professionals” (good pic) - Burt flattened Jack. heart of evil, and innocence is no match for it. End Note: Proof reading boating buddies tell
A buddy who worked at a Hollywood club once Factoid: Based on an unfinished manuscript by me I should include; “The Dove” about Robin
saw Burt take down two thugs who jumped him Herman Melville. Graham, the first young man to sail around the
the parking lot. world. Another film is, “Morning Light”. A
25. “Reap the Wild Wind” 1942. John Wayne, documentary about a boat load of novice teens
20. “Moby Dick” 1956. Gregory Peck: Herman Ray Milland: Wreckers, storms, skullduggery who sail the Transpac Race (Long Beach to
Melville’s novel brought to life. The first half and a giant octopus. Grab a soda and a bowl of Hawaii). Both of these are obviously “rights of
hour really is a time capsule of New Bedford in munchies. I always cry when John Wayne dies - passage” flicks, and I haven’t seen either one.
the mid 19th century. And, such great character glad it doesn’t happen often. Factoid: Oscar for Pay your money and take your chances.
names; Ahab, Ishmael, Starbuck, Daggoo, Pip, best special effects.
Flask, Tashtego, Fedallah, Fleece, Stubb and
Qee-queg. Factoid: Melville was inspired to 26. “Wind” 1992. Matthew Modine, Jennifer Captain Richard Schaefer is a U.S.C.G. licensed
write this after reading about the tragic sinking Grey: Sailing is fun to do, but downright dull to sailing master and has instructed, skippered
of the New Bedford whaler ‘Essex”, after being watch. I think this is the most boring film ever charters and delivered boats for more than 25
rammed by a whale, off the Pacific coast of made. Like watching Nancy Pelosi making a years. He is available for charters, instruction,
South America.. speech - you feel the will to live slowly slipping consultation, comments and questions. He
away. Factoid: I am embarrassed to admit I was can be reached at 310-460-8946, or email at;
21. “Mutiny on the Bounty” (times 3): All three involved in this production in a small way - and littlebighorn@dishmail.net.
are worth watching. The 1935 version, starring wish it had been an even smaller way.

P OWER TAI L S
Photo courtesy of Sterling Tallman
New Program Tests Coast Guard Auxiliarists’ Metal

Del Rey Yacht Club and Flotilla 12-4 members, Al Siniscal and Sterling Tallman recently qualified for a new cross training program designed to assist
USCG Helicopter pilots and crews at Air Station Los Angeles. This is for the crews and pilots to maintain flight currency. This program is also a joint
exercise with Bay Watch, the Fire Department, and the Sheriff’s Department.
This new program trains Auxiliarists in on-board ship’s rescue procedures similar to what a rescue swimmer would do once onboard a distressed vessel,
including practices such as static electric discharge, securing the ‘basket’ and attachment line when lowered, effective communications (radio and
hand signals) with the helicopter, and handling the vessel in down draft wind of 80 to 100 miles per hour both underway and as a disabled boat. When
underway, the vessel is directed to a heading just off the wind and maintains a speed of approximately (in this case) 8-knots. When in disabled mode,
the boat actually will spin a full 360 degrees which is controlled by the helicopter pilot.
The vessel used in this exercise was Starlight Express a 53’ Californian owned by Al Siniscal. The training saw 12 drops and lifts within an hour.
“Things get very wet when the helicopter is hovering between 30’ to 50’ above the boat,” said Tallman. “The onboard crews, nine Auxiliarists in this
case – in rotation with teams of three, were all wearing head protection and full foul weather gear.”
DRYC hosts two Flotillas, 12-4 and 12-7 with membership in each of approximately 60 Auxiliarists in each.
The C.G. Auxiliary offer year round classes in boating safety (power and sail), and navigation. Both Flotillas also provide vessel examinations. For
more information on these programs and membership, call (818) 239-4770 or contact (12-4) Tom Brocato at brocado@pacbell.net or (12-7) Bob
Ballantyne at thatbob@ca.rr.com.

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Long Distance Short Handed Racing in Marina del Rey
Photo of former Guadalupe Island Race winner courtesy of PSSA.
The Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association will be featuring its 165- race or voyage of at least 130-miles. PSSA’s Bishop Rock race will be a
mile Bishop Rock and 580-mile Guadalupe Island races at its club qualifying event for the March 26 Guadalupe Island Race.
meeting on Monday, February 8 at 8 p.m. at Santa Monica Windjammers
Yacht Club at the end of Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. PSSA has A panel of former Bishop Rock and Guadalupe Island Race veterans will
been sponsoring these races since 1981. They have both singlehanded and discuss both races at PSSA’s February 8 meeting. Topics such as race
double handed classes. history, navigation, tactics, weather and safety will be covered. If you
are interested in finding out more about the Bishop Rock and Guadalupe
Bishop Rock is located approximately 100-miles southwest of Marina del Island races, and possibly testing your singlehanded or double handed
Rey, on Cortez Bank. The Bishop Rock race will start on Friday, February sailing skills in PSSA’s Dan Byrne Series, this meeting and the club will
26 off of Marina del Rey and proceeds directly to Bishop Rock keeping provide you with a great forum to learn about short-handed sailing and
Catalina and San Clemente islands to port. The finish is at Catalina Island’s racing, and a venue to trade sea stories with fellow short-handed sailing
West End. Guadalupe Island is located about 300-miles south of Marina enthusiasts.
del Rey and about 150-miles west of Scammons Lagoon off Mexico’s Baja
peninsula. The Guadalupe Island race will start on Friday, March 26, off PSSA’s Ship Rock Race, from Marina del Rey to Ship Rock at Catalina
Marina del Rey and is normally sailed keeping Catalina and San Clemente Island and back, will start on January 30, and acts as a tune up race for the
islands to port, then Guadalupe Island to port, then back to a finish also at beginning of PSSA’s challenging Dan Byrne Series which also includes
Catalina Harbor on Catalina Island. The off wind leg to Guadalupe Island the Bishop Rock and Guadalupe Island races, as well as the Catalina
is about 320-miles. The upwind, rhumb line return leg is about 260-miles, to Port and Santa Barbara Island races in April and May. A mandatory
but can easily exceed 300-miles due to contrary winds. skippers’ meeting is held at SMWYC at 7 p.m on the Thursday before
each of the Dan Byrne Series races.
Both races are challenging and require thorough preparation, a well found
boat, and strong seamanship and navigation skills.To qualify to enter For further information, see the PSSA website at www.pssala.com or
either race, a skipper must submit his vessel to inspection. To enter the contact Gil Maguire at gil.maguire@verizon.net, or (805) 644.4800.
Guadalupe Island Race, a skipper must complete a qualifying offshore

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22° 35’ .47 N, 141° 26’ .90 W I hung up the phone, still stuck on the 405 at At times I wonder about deploying the Para-
rush hour. March…hmm. That would still be, Tech Sea Anchor, but then consider its location
I
t’s blowing 30 knots steady, gusts to 40. essentially, Winter Rules. There’s a good reason (stowed nicely in the forward head), and make a
Big rolling seas, 25-30 feet. The beauty the Trans-Pac takes place in late June…As I mental note to watch the how-to DVD that came
of restraint is evident in the graceful gate made my way down toward Venice Beach, the with it.
of the swells, but the threat of how bad sun was dropping in the Pacific, but the horizon
things could get in a hurry makes itself known had already taken on a slightly different hue. For “This is what you’re here for” I hear myself say
every now and again with a roar. the first time in my life, it seemed personal. out loud. I look over the dodger, checking that
the five diesel jerry cans we have lashed to each
Force 9 on the Beaufort Wind Scale has the subtle “A nautical chart represents part of the spherical side at mid-ships are still in place, and they are.
nuance of a bag of hand-grenades. “You’re up!” earth on a plane surface.”, says The American The spinnaker sits snug along the port rail. The
I hear Kevin’s voice as it cuts through the wind Practical Navigator by Nathanial Bowditch. But Main is a tablecloth and the Genoa a napkin…
in the rigging. I fell asleep in my gear so I’m any sailor, coastal or bluewater, will tell you that Nothing needs adjusting. Bare poles are the next
ready to roll. I do the offshore dance out of the a nautical chart represents many, many things. step, and a choice I’d rather not have to make.
aft cabin as the yacht pitches and yaws. ready It can elicit hopes and dreams, evoke memories
for my watch. As I emerge into the galley I see of a past passage, or hold the immediate answer The need to keep up our speed and maintain
Kevin sitting calmly in the salon, fully suited a captain needs to traverse a tricky channel in control have become the proverbial angel and
in his foul weather gear, PFD and harness. He inclement weather. But chart #4051 is the one devil on my shoulders (oh, and speaking of the
looks like a cross between an astronaut and a you’ll use as you cross the Pacific to Hawaii devil, there are demons out here. I swear it.
deep-sea diver. Which, I guess, is what we’ve You’ll be on watch, sipping your tea, and out of
become. nowhere you’ll hear what sounds like a whale
exhale right behind you. It only happens at
The companionway is open, as it has been since night, and if you don’t turn around, the monster
we left Marina del Rey 13 days ago. We nod at leaves…). But as I’m gripped by the shear terror
each other as I clip into the jack line and make of what could happen, what actually does occur
my way out into the cockpit. I throw a glance is far more colorful. It all begins to make sense.
over my shoulder as I hit the top step. Kevin is The wind begins to take on a more melodic
staring straight ahead. “You good?” I ask. He quality…The rhythm of the waves achieves a
cocks his head with a rye smile and looks at me. more soulful resonance. Don’t get me wrong.
“Oh yeah”. I know exactly what he means. We It’s still blowing. It’s all still scary as hell to
are 1300 miles into the trip of a lifetime. me, but I start to realize the harmony of Mother
Nature is, without question, in control. All I
On the other end of this rhumbline my beautiful from the West Coast of North America. need to do is listen. I need to let go of how I
wife and two sons await in Maui. But right now, think I’m supposed to react, and pay attention
I am in the teeth of a dream I’ve had for as long The first thing that strikes you is how big the to the flow of what needs to be done, and what
as, well, for as long as I’ve had teeth. ocean is, how little Hawaii is, and how much needs to be left alone. So I sit back down and
even smaller you and your vessel are. We are watch the sea around me. Each wave is it’s own
We originally planned to sail across the Pacific in the Nautalee, my Jeanneau 42 DS. She is world. The energy moving through the water is
by entering the Trans-Pac race this year from a beauty, built for speed without sacrificing mesmerizing.
Los Angeles to Hawaii, which takes place in comfort. Perfect for the downhill run to just
June, but work schedules forced us to give up about anywhere…and right now, “downhill run” There is stillness to the chaos that if you pay
that idea…for about 3 seconds. “What if we left are two perfect words for what we are on. Sliding attention to, can tell you more about what’s
in March?” I asked. downhill, backwards, as the white capped Pacific going on than any instrument cluster. There,
rollers run like thunder underneath us above the in the middle of the night in the middle of the
“Okay” said Kevin (as you’ve put together by continental shelf. She is holding well, and we Pacific in the middle of a storm, I closed my
now, Kevin is a positive fellow who doesn’t talk are not in any immediate danger, but some roll eyes, and I listened. The voice behind my back
a lot…two outstanding qualities in an Adventure and recovery moments sure feel like the scale is was not a demon. It was the welcoming breath
Buddy). about to be tipped in Mother Nature’s favor. of the Sea.

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Q: In the wake of the recent rain what can you
of Marine del Rey, to venture into
teach us about annoying leaks?
the boat is expected shallow waters
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renovated over a period of two years and the centerboard down, she draws 12-feet and
boat ownership. They seem to “spring” from
returned to her owners in Bristol condition. this combined with her high aspect ratio rig,
everywhere: topsides, plumbing and worst of
really make for great performance, topping
all, the hull. There is nothing like an ice-cold
“One boat at a time, we return a neglected nine knots under the right conditions.
drop of water in you eye to wake you up to the
classic to Bristol fashion,” says Romarino
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Zeri, owner and founder of Intrepid Marine Jo Jo has a 19’ beam and a raised cabin which
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Yacht Services & Rigging which has been gives her enormous interior volume and the
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ports to make sure the gaskets and beddings
potential and some history,” says Zeri. “A well distant anchorages.
are still flexible and that they seal properly.
known architect doesn’t hurt either.”
Check that dogs (fasteners) are lubed and
“If all goes as planned, this beautiful sailing
closing tightly. Check under deck areas where
Jo Jo’s designer was Britton Chance, a yacht will be ready for her owners in late
hardware is bolted through or screwed to deck
somewhat radical but prodigious naval 2010,” says Zeri who is no stranger to reviving
for dampness or discoloration. This means
architect and designer of many sailboats classic yachts. His projects have included two
bedding compound failure.
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