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Mariner
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Issue #95
January 2011

Sailors Visit MDR From Poland

Holiday Boat Parade Photos

Christmas Wish List

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A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community

 The Mariner is FROM THE EDITOR
Editor/Publisher/Writer END TIMES IS GOOD TIMES
Pat Reynolds
I was talking to a neighbor down the hall in my office building. I reminded him that I print a boating
Photographs magazine and he immediately starting talking about escape routes in the event of the apocalypse. He said
Pat Reynolds he plans on heading down to the Marina and stealing a boat if it all comes crashing down.

Columnist
I’m far from a paranoid guy, but I must admit I have thought that if some crazy calamity strikes, it’d
Mookie
be nice to hop on my boat and, if possible, get out of harms way. If need be, maybe start up another
Contributors civilization.
Dave Kirby
Richard Schaefer Let’s just say only myself and a UCLA sorority survived the blast and we sail to a deserted Avalon for
refuge. For some reason Avalon is completely evacuated - I never found out what happened. I tell the girls
Copy Editing Assistance that each one has to learn a skill that will benefit the group or they will be expelled. One of them insists
Lisa Asahara her skill is modeling and I reluctantly accept this as a useful talent.

For advertising rates and I spend much of my time deflecting their attentions away from the fact that, although I am a man with a
Information contact boat, I suck at fixing things. Beyond that, it’s mostly lobster dinners and talks of the future.
310-397-1887 - phone
email We inhabit the Casino and call it home. I ask the Irish girl to learn how to brew beer and four of the others
[email protected] craft hand-made instruments and start a band. Now there’s lots of dancing, drinking and loud music.
Mailing address
Carly, the agricultural major with low self-esteem said that food should be no problem and Leyla feels
P.O. Box 9403
confident she knows how to make a water-maker...should I keep going with this? This is very easy to
Marina del Rey, CA 90295
write….
The Mariner appears on the 3rd
Friday of every month.
This issue Dec. 17 - Jan. 21
Thanks for
picking it up!

Important WHAT’S INSIDE

Numbers Coming Events 4
at a glance:
Off the Wire 6
„ Marina del Rey
“Hey Santa” 10
Sheriff: Christmas List of Cool Products

310-482-6000 Strong Like Steel 12

Polish Adventurers Visit MDR
„ Los Angeles County
Perfect Holiday 14
Lifeguard: Holiday Boat Parade Enjoys Perfect Conditions
310-577-5700 Catalina Currents 16
„ Vessel Assist: Voyageby Richard Schaefer

800-399-1921 Powertails 18
Life Preserver Design Contest
„ Sea Tow
Racing 20
866-473-5400
Ask the Expert - Lightening Prevention 23
„ Marine Life Rescue
Ask Mookie 24
800-39WHALE
Classifieds 25
Point Vicente. Photo by Pat
Reynolds

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 PURCELL YACHTS

65 McKinna 2002 4 cabins dual helms, fully 52 Californian cockpit motor yacht 1990 50 Hatteras Convertible Sportfisher 1980. 47 Spindrift Ranger convertible sedan Cat
equipt, clean $1,099,000 Spacious layout, loaded and very clean Detroit dsls and gen with 100hrs $199,000 diesels, two staterooms $89,000
Low price $199,0000 52 Hatteras Conv 1988 updated $299,000

45 Carver Voyager pilothouse sedan twin 43’ Viking double cabin MY, twin Detroit 43 Californian cockpit motoryacht1988 300 42 Uniflite Sportfisher 1978 cummins diesel,
Cummins diesels 2002 asking $289,000 diesels Spacious, Queen Master Berth, HP Cat diesels, loaded $124,500 full fish gear, eletronics. full fish tower, ready
Loaded, Motivated Seller asking $105,000 to go fishing. $78,000

39 Carver aft cabin with cockpit 1995 loaded 38 Dolphin trawler aft cabin 1986 dual 38 Bayliner have three; 1987 -1991all diesels 36” Uniflite 1984 motor yacht with island
and very clean $129,000 helms, full walk around decks, side door with 2 staterooms, dual helms, from $79,000 queen mstr berth, down galley with cnvrtible
entry very clean $89,000 39 Bayliner 2000 Cummins disels $159,000 dinette. Low eng/gen hours $49,000

35 Carver aft cabin 1997 loaded! Full elec, 35 Wellcraft, Corsair Express 1992 $39,000 34 Formula 1992, all new int, rebuilt and 32 Luhrs 1974 sportfisher, low hours and
full enclosures, new dinghy and davits, sleeps 29 Cruiser Express 1987 Clean $16,500 new engines, air cond, new electonics turn loaded. New ext finish and int cushions,
8 comfortable 336 hours on engines $115,000 26 Formula Sport Exp. 1990 Twn $10,000 key condition - motivated seller $48,500 Choice slip. Liveaboard if needed. $24,900

45 Morgan/ Catalina 1992 built center-cock- 41 Hunter aft cockpit with aft aft cabin; have 38 Beneteau Moorings 1990 aft cockpit/ aft 37 Irwin center cockpit sloop 1975, very
pit bluewater cruiser, loaded clean $134,500 2 -2000 an 2002, from $129,000-139,000. cabin $49,000 clean and fully equipped. Choice slip at
in San Diego. 46 Hunter 202 aft cpt, aft cab $250,000 Mothers Beach $32,000

sistership
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upgraded 1991 new engine and more $89,000 clean up, motivated seller $29,000 electronics, very clean and spacious. Race or daggerboard retractable keel. Bring offers,
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 Coming Events!
What’s happening around the largest man made harbor in the U.S.?

December 31 race to shake off the holidays and start the For more information contact commodore@
Marina del Rey New Year’s Eve racing season with family and friends. As mvyc.org, call (818) 422-6368, or visit our
Fireworks always, there is a trophy presentation and Facebook Group page.
Bring friends and family to enjoy an electric fun post-race party get together at DRYC’s Sailing Singles of
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show presented by bar. For slip reservations, please call 310- Southern California
Los Angeles County Department of Beaches 823-4664. Please see the NOR for details at Sailing Singles of Southern California is a
and Harbors. Fireworks begin at 11:59, with www.dryc.org. DRYC, 13900 Palawan Way, Sailing Club centered in Marina del Rey but
an explosive final 30 second countdown. Marina del Rey. open to all sailing enthusiasts from the LA
Best viewing locations are Burton Chace January 22 & 29 area. We meet twice monthly, at 7 p.m. at the
Park, 13650 Mindanao Way and Fisherman’s The Champagne Series Marina Venice Yacht Club, 4333 Admiralty
Village, 13755 Fiji Way. Marina restaurants Held on both the 22nd and 29th of January Way located at the Marina City Club West
and hotels will be offering festive specials. is the first buoy race of the new yacht racing Tower in Marina del Rey. There is a $10
December 31 season. Contact Mike Guccione at 818-731- Meeting donation per person that includes a
New Years Eve at Two Harbors 1030 or [email protected] for more info. light Dinner. Drinks are available at a full bar
What better place to ring in the New Year, at reasonable prices. Club members will meet
than Two Harbors. Join us at the Harbor Ongoing and socialize with sailboat owners and can
Reef Restaurant for dinner, dancing, and a Santa Monica Windjammers arrange for sails in Santa Monica Bay. After
champagne toast at midnight. Come enjoy Yacht Club sailing, club members can enjoy wine and
and leave the driving to the Shoreboats. Wednesday and Friday Night Dinners cheese parties or full dinners on member’s
Please call for reservations, 310-510-4215. Members, guests, and prospective members Boats. Catalina Island trips and special
December 31 are invited to join us for cocktails, fun, events are also planned. (310) 822-0893 or
38th Annual New Year’s Eve food, and friendship on most Wednesday email: [email protected] www.
Celebration in Avalon and Friday evenings at our club house. Fun sailingsinglesofsoutherncalifornia.com
Dance in the New Year in the world famous starts at 6:30 pm for cocktails and 7:30 Marina Sunday Sailing Club
Casino Ballroom. Produced by the Catalina pm for dinner. Lectures and educational Since 1981 MSSC has brought together
Chamber of Commerce, the gala includes presentations often follow our Wednesday skippers and crew in a friendly social
a buffet dinner, dancing, champagne split, night dinners. Live music is provided on environment for daysails in Santa Monica Bay
one bottle of wine in a specially engraved most Fridays for your enjoyment and dancing and cruises to Catalina and other destinations.
bottle (#12 in a series), and party favors. pleasure. Reservations are required. Our We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each
For additional information, please call the club house is located at 13589 Mindanao month on the patio at Burton Chace Park
Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce at Way, Marina del Rey. For menus, availability, under the Club banner. Meetings start at
310-510-1520 or send an email to info@ pricing, directions, parking, and more event 10:00 a.m. with a free Continental breakfast
CatalinaChamber.com. and membership details, please visit our web and socializing. We hold a brief business
January 6 site at www.smwyc.org or call us at 310-827- meeting and then head out for an afternoon
Motivational speaker and author 7692 of sailing on the Bay after which we gather at
Peter Isler Marina Venice Yacht Club a member’s dock for wine, snacks and more
South Bay Yacht Racing Club presents the Social Sundays socializing. Visitors are welcome and may
internationally renowned sailor, motivational Join Marina Venice Yacht Club weekly for attend two meetings free. No prior sailing
speaker and author Peter Isler, who will be our Social-Sunday Open House from 4 p.m. experience is necessary. Married people
sharing racing tactics with yacht racers in to 7 p.m. Food items are provided and there welcome! For more info call (310) 226-8000
Marina Del Rey. Contact Mike Guccione is no charge. MVYC is located in the Marina or visit www.marinasundaysailors.com
at 818-731-1030 or [email protected] for City Club - West Tower - at 4333 Admiralty
more info. Way. Whether you own a boat, are looking to Women’s Sailing Association of
January 8 buy one, or just want to be around other water Santa Monica Bay
berger Stein Series loving people MVYC welcomes all who Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
The first race of the year in the Santa Monica share in the Corinthian Spirit. Security will the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club,
Bay is the Berger/Stein 1, Malibu & Return tell you where to park. Follow the signs up 13589 Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey.
on Saturday, January 8, 2011. This is a great the stairs or elevator to the Club House on G2. The meeting, held at 7:30, is preceded by a

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social hour, and a light dinner is served. Each
meeting features a guest speaker discussing
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We have speakers, cruises to Catalina, races Custom Yacht Carpentry
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 O FF TH E WI R E
Tom Ehman Addresses Packed House at CYC He Stood Out
From the Pack

“Thirteen years ago, Marina del Rey resident

and yacht broker, Gerry Purcell, acquired a
10-week-old Akita mix puppy, whom he named
Kuma.

For many years, Kuma accompanied Gerry to

the office and on Gerry’s daily visits to various
docks where Kuma met many boaters, all of
whom he considered to be part of his ‘pack.’

Kuma passed away this month. He had a long,

Tom Ehman, spokesman for the America’s Cup Defender BMW Oracle Racing spoke to a
packed house at the California Yacht Club last month. In his fast paced charismatic way, Eh- happy life and enjoyed meeting and greeting
man walked the audience through what’s happening with the 34th America’s Cup slated for all his friends in the Marina. Gerry would
2013. This next AC is full of what some are calling radical changes including 72-Foot catama- like to express his appreciation for all the kind
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 O FF TH E WI R E
Voice of ‘Radio Del Rey’ Silenced Too Soon Santos Krieman to Speak
at WSA Meeting
A color guard memorial touched many lives in her service On January 11, the Women’s Sailing Association
service was conducted on the with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, in of Santa Monica Bay will hold its regular
United States Coast Guard addition to her having been a junior monthly meeting. In addition to social hour and
Cutter Halibut, off the coast high school English teacher for 25 dinner, the evening will feature speaker Santos
of Marina del Rey, on Sunday, years. A reception was held afterward Kreimann, Director of LA County Beaches and
December 5, 2010 for U.S. at the Del Rey Yacht Club. Harbors.
Coast Guard Auxiliary member
Shirley A. Lehman. Ms. Lehman passed away October 31, Mr. Kreimann will speak on development plans
2010 after a brief battle with cancer. for Marina del Rey. This will include approved
Mrs. Lehman had served as the voice of Radio and pending projects, an overview of existing
Del Rey for the Coast Guard for more than 15 She is survived by her mother, Marie Shay, vs. proposed boat slips, and boater parking.
years. Her voice was warmly recognized by all her step-daughter Cecelia Price and Cecelia’s
the auxiliary vessels on patrols in Santa Monica husband Grant. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. on January
Bay as she held “radio guard” for all boats under 11, with a social hour and no-host cocktails, a
Coast Guard orders during many hundreds of Lehman was widowed in February of this year light dinner and the meeting begins at 7:30. Mr.
hours of service. when her husband, Jacques Lehman, passed Kreimann will speak at 8 p.m. at Santa Monica
away. She had been a resident of Marina del Rey Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao
Several dozen people attended the ceremony on for more than 35 years. She was an avid reader, Way in Marina del Rey, adjacent to Burton
either the cutter or on five other vessels that were enjoyed collecting nautical poetry, and loved Chase Park. Parking is free of charge. To obtain
in the procession as well as a helicopter that flew animals, especially cats. She will be sorely entry into the parking lot, please drive up to the
overhead to pay respect. Mrs. Lehman’s ashes missed by her shipmates. gate, press the call button, and state that you are
were scattered at sea and red roses were tossed a guest of WSA.
upon the water.
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 O FF TH E WI R E

Divers Free Whale in San Fran Bay VIKING

DIVE
If you picked up a recent her was to dive in and
copy of the San Francisco untangle her. They
Chronicle, you might worked for hours with

SERVICE
have read about a female curved knives and
humpback whale who eventually freed her.
had become entangled When she was free, the
in a spider web of crab divers say she swam in
traps and lines. She what seemed like joyous
was weighted down by circles. She then came
hundreds of pounds of back to each and every
traps that caused her to diver, one at a time, and
struggle to stay afloat. She nudged them, pushed
also had hundreds of yards them gently around as if
of line wrapped around her she was thanking them.
body, her tail, her torso, a Some said it was the Underwater Maintenance
line tugging in her mouth. most incredibly beautiful
experience of their lives. Corrosion Control
A fisherman spotted her
just east of the Farallon The guy who cut the rope A Commitment Towards Excellence
Islands (outside the Golden Gate) and radioed out of her mouth said her eyes were following
an environmental group for help. Within a few him the whole time, and he will never be the Est. 1985
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California Ships to Reefs (CSTR) told the Dana Point City Council Monday, 11/22/10, it is ready to
move forward to create the nation’s second largest ship-based reef at a location southwest of Dana
Point’s harbor.

An appropriate site for a ship sinking, about two miles from the harbor, has been identified by
CSTR. The organization is also in the process of applying, through the State of California, to the
federal government for approval to sink the USS Kawishiwi, a decommissioned fleet oiler currently
moored in Suisun Bay, California.

“We’re very enthusiastic about partnering with Dana Point to create a new artificial reef and bring
opportunities for diving and other recreational revenues to the area,” said Joel Geldin, CSTR’s
Chairman and CEO.

“Two years ago CSTR asked the Dana Point City Council for its support of our mission to create
a network of artificial reefs along the California coast,” Geldin said. “The council unanimously
supported the concept of reefing. However, then Councilwoman Diane Harkey was concerned
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about liability to the city in the event of diving accidents on the reef. We acted to solve that
problem by writing an assembly bill which would absolve government agencies of liability in the Pick it Up!
event of accidents. CSTR sponsored and Diane Harkey authored AB 634 when she was elected
to the State Assembly, and it was passed unanimously this year, clearing the way for new reefing
opportunities.”
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 O FF TH E WI R E
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underway. the DRYC hoist area and parking lot. In the next
step, California Yacht Club volunteers will be
Under the leadership of Roberto Cordero, Del adding chain and anchors. The new buoys are
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 “Hey
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Affordable WiFi to many existing multifunction displays as This year’s ultimate gift
New from PDQ this season is their “bullet” WiFi options (from $899) or even can be connected If you are looking for high definition DirecTV
package ($279) complete with a marinized WiFi to a computer running compatible navigation and demand a high speed internet connection that
antenna. This inexpensive solution is a ‘holy software. Looking for an affordable solution for rivals or surpasses the performance you enjoy
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range. Because it uses Ethernet cable to link with won this year’s National Marine Electronics 26” x 27” dual KVH HD7 ($13,000) and V7
your computer, the PDQ system doesn’t have Association Technical Innovation Award for ($33,000) high speed internet antennas. You’ll
the limitations of USB systems. Browser based their new GX2100 VHF radio with a built-in swear you are sitting in your home watching
software ensures a “plug and play” experience AIS receiver. The GX 2100 features a large dot TV or you can turn your yacht into your own
with no drivers to install. matrix display allowing AIS targets to show up floating office with the V7’s high-speed data
right on the radio! You can also interface it to connection. Mount those on your radar arch and
Radios for private communication any AIS compatible chartplotter ($399). you are guaranteed to be the envy of everyone
Uniden has stepped up its game with their new on your dock. Of course you had better be
GMR3689 FRS/GMRS two-way radio. What Satellite TV REALLY good to get those!
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 STRONG
Like Steel

Solanus, a steel ketch from Poland, sits in a slip

at the Del Rey Yacht Club having just completed
the Northwest passage. Right; Captain Bronislaw
Radlinski.

T
his past month, a sturdy steel red In the U.S. port of Nome, two crew members We very clearly remember the bad times in
ketch sailed into town crewed by a disembarked and returned to their country. Poland and we would like to prove that Poland
small group of elderly men who had However, the core three-member crew remain is not what it used to be all those years ago.”
just made a passage few have ever on the yacht and are continuing the voyage
made. About a month before, the crew, then five around South America - including the infamous Of the trip, Radlinski was stoic and matter of
men, braved the Northwest Passage, considered Cape Horn. They will then head up and return to fact, “This passage was very difficult for us,”
by many to be the most difficult sailing route of Poland, most likely in August next year. he said. “Because of the icing. It took us over a
the world. Some say it’s “the K2 of sailing”. month - we sometimes had to wait several days
Solanus is the third yacht under the Polish for the ice to subside. There were a few times
Traversing the icy fjords of northern Canada flag, that has sailed through the Northwest where the boat could have been crushed by the
and Alaska above the line of the Arctic Circle Passage. The first yacht, which navigated the ice – it required a lot of patience and a lot of
was a test both for the boat, which needed to be entire course, was the ship Gjoa led by Roald waiting.”
very well prepared for such a route, and for the Amundsen in 1903-06. It wasn’t until 1977 was
crew, who had to be aware of conditions that are it attempted again by the Polish when it was Although the Northwest Passage is in their
very specifically unique to these waters. Beyond crossed in one season, by Willy de Roos on wake, Radlinski and company have some serious
the extreme cold, the unpredictable weather Willywaw. challenges ahead as they make their way towards
conditions, icebergs, and fjords posed major the Southern Ocean and the threat of a moody
obstacles. On top of this, getting rescue help Captain Bronislaw Radlinski addressed a large Cape Horn. Of course anything can happen, but
and the limited possibilities of replenishing food group of Del Rey Yacht Club members in a judging by the experience, temperament and
and fuel supplies made the journey one of great special luncheon held in his honor. Through attitude of the men, combined with a boat that
risk. an interpreter Radlinski acknowledged that his looks impenetrable, all should be well.
crew had an average age of sixty but said: “We
It took Solanus 38 days to get through want to prove that the life of a sailor doesn’t end Solanus will be rounding the Horn in February,
the Northwest Passage, which is the distance at the age of sixty – it only starts.” during the summer months, but is taking nothing
from the entry to the Canadian Straits, in this for granted.
case from the port of Pond Inlet, to the Bering Radlinski looked sincere and earnest as he spoke
Strait at the beginning of the Pacific Ocean. to the audience. He had sailed many grueling “It should be quieter,” Radlinski said of the
After beating about 4,000 nautical miles the miles in very recent memory and had something Horn. “It won’t be easy, as you sailors know
boat crossed the Arctic Circle on the Chukchi to say to the American gathering. Cape Horn is never easy, but we’re hoping for
Sea, a day later, fighting with strong currents, the best.”
conquered the Bering Strait and sailed into the “We remember the bad times,” he said, “it’s a
Bering Sea. pleasure and privilege to represent a new Poland.
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 C ATA LINA CU R R E N T S

Voyages in Time...
By Captain Richard Schaefer

A
bout a dozen years ago I sailed and the harsh, lapping chop against the hull Point Conception, perhaps venturing as far north
into Catalina Harbor on a slowly gave way to a gentle caress. In a matter as Monterey. Above Point Conception wind and
proverbial, “dark and stormy of minutes, my thoughts turned from vigilant sea conditions worsen - especially as winter
night”. I was skippering a charter concern to quiet reflection, as a peaceful calm approaches. Finding no suitable, all weather
aboard a 55-foot cutter rigged ketch. I turned settled over the harbor. anchorage, it is likely that Cabrillo returned
her into the wind and had the crew pull down south - recalling the snug safety of Catalina
the loudly flogging sails. We started the diesel I had anchored in “Cat” dozens of times and Harbor - the only completely safe anchorage on
and maneuvered to anchor. often found myself thinking about all those who any of California’s offshore islands.
had anchored there before me - this night was
After about 150-feet of chain had clattered over no different. It was probably on the shores of Catalina Harbor
the bow roller we set the clutch on the windless that a fight broke out between the natives and
and watched the chain straightened taught as the For centuries before the arrival of the the Spaniards. Cabrillo was injured and soon
bow swung fully into the wind. The ketch settled Europeans, the Pimuvit (later called Gabrielino died of his wounds. He may have been buried
in as the wind moaned loud in the rigging. by the Spanish at Mission San Gabriel) plied on the slopes above the harbor. Some historians
the waters between the mainland and Catalina. think Cabrillo was killed further north, perhaps
It had been a wet and bumpy channel crossing, Their canoes were sturdy, over 30-feet long, on San Miguel Island. But, I find that doubtful.
close hauled against 25-30 knot winds and short, and well suited to the necessities of island life. I don’t believe any experienced mariner would
but steep seas. The crew, fair-weather sailors all, Villages lined the shore of Catalina Harbor, and have chosen San Miguel as a port of refuge to
were tired, wet, cold and maybe a little scared. a dozen other locations around the island. winter in. Cuyler’s Harbor is full of shoals and
I advised them to grab some lunch leftovers - rocks, and is often a gale lashed nightmare in
cold pizza and chicken - and get some sleep. I The first European to intrude on this idyllic life winter. The expedition’s logs have been lost so
would remain in the pilothouse until either the was Juan Roderiguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese we’ll probably never know for certain - but I’d
wind died down or I was satisfied the anchor explorer, sailing under the Spanish flag. Cabrillo bet on Catalina.
was well set. They mumbled their “goodnights” anchored in Catalina Harbor in October of 1542.
and disappeared down the hatchway. He named the island San Salvador, and the first Six decades later, Sebastian Viscaino, unaware
Catholic Mass on Catalina is believed to have that the island had been previously discovered
Glad to be alone, I settled into a corner of the been held aboard his flagship. by Cabrillo, anchored and landed there on
pilothouse as the wind began to die away. Soon, November 25, 1602 - the feast day of St.
a full moon peaked through the ragged sky - After spending about a week at the island, Catherine of Alexandria - and named the island,
its light sparkling on the cat’s-paws lacing the Cabrillo’s expedition headed further north. First, Santa Catalina in honor of the saint. The new
harbor. The moaning wind quieted to a murmur, stopping at the Channel Islands, then rounding name stuck.

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 C ATA LINA CU R R E N T S

Over the next three centuries hundreds of sailing Ning- Po, meaning, peaceful wave. By the 1930’s, when the “talkies” began,
ships, from all over the world, dropped anchor Catalina Harbor was home to a half dozen 19th
here. There were Spanish galleons, whalers But, old habits die hard - name change or no century sailing ships used in productions such as:
from Nantucket and New Bedford, sealers from - and by 1884 she was back in Chinese hands, Treasure Island, The Sea Hawk, The Hurricane,
Russia, Clipper ships carrying prospectors to the and again looting - this time, with a little more Captain Blood and Mutiny on the Bounty.
gold fields and later returning to round the horn humane angle. Her Captain would board rich
with cargos gold bullion, U.S. warships, fishing tourists in Canton or Hong Kong, take them Sea adventures being what they are - sinking
and trading vessels, from a dozen different on a charter sail, strip them of their clothing ships, explosions and fires were a common sight
countries and of all sizes and rigs. Their lost and valuables - eventually dropping them on in Catalina Harbor. During one of these fiery
ground tackle and jetsam still lies scattered over a deserted beach. The British seized her back conflicts things got out of hand and a burning
the bottom of Catalina Harbor. once again, ending Ning-Po’s first foray into wreck drifted into the ragged Ning-Po. She was
tourism. consumed by flames down to her waterline - the
I recall a time, about 20 years ago, being hulk eventually disappearing below the mud,
anchored in Cat Harbor, and having a difficult Some sources say Ning Po was again taken by just off Ballast Point, inside Cat Harbor.
time weighing anchor. The powerful windless rebels during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900 and
was under tremendous load - the anchor was used for commerce raiding against the various Nowadays, an old dirt road, crosses behind the
fouled on something. We finally made lines fast foreign legations in China. (interestingly, old Civil War barracks (now Isthmus Yacht
to the anchor chain and assisted the windlass Charlton Heston portrayed General Gordon in Club), and meanders along the southeast
with sheet winches. After some minutes, a the film, Khartoum, and he portrayed a Marine shore of Catalina Harbor. A lot of folks use it
long length of rusted anchor-chain came into Major in, 55 Days At Peking, a true story set to get to a high vista, overlooking the harbor.
view in the cloudy swirling water. It was chain during the Boxer Rebellion - sort of a Heston - Without knowing it, they walk over what was
such as I have never seen - links round and Ning Po cosmic crossing). once an Indian village, and later a camp for the
hammered by hand. The crew and I looked at Conquistadors. A little further on was the site of
the relic and wondered how many centuries it After being seized by the British, for the third a hunting and fishing camp used by locals and
had lain stretched across the bottom. With great time, the ship was sold to American investors movie stars. John Wayne, Clark Gable, John
effort we were able to free our chain from its who had dreams of sailing her to America, and Ford, Errol Flynn, Gregory Peck, Humphrey
rusted ancestor and it slipped away - back to its turning the bloody, colorful old girl into a tourist Bogart, Tyrone Power, Maureen O’Hara,
resting place. You can see such chain, salvaged attraction. Charles Laughton - even Teddy Roosevelt has
from the bottom of Cat Harbor, used as fencing passed this way - along with countless Indians,
at the Isthmus Yacht Club today. Well, after several disastrous crossing attempts, Spaniards, Union soldiers and sailors, whalers,
complete with typhoons, dismasting, and fisherman and seamen from all over the world
One of the most interesting ships to come to drowned and starved crew - the Ning - Po finally - so you see, only the sands of the hour glass
her doom in Catalina Harbor was the Ning - washed up on the rocks of San Pedro in 1913. separate our footsteps.
Po. Built in Canton around 1770 and originally She toured between Long Beach and San Diego
named the Kin Tai Fong, meaning, gold, peace until the summer of 1914, when she arrived in As the road gains elevation look off to the right. If
and plenty. Avalon for the tourist season. the tide is low and the light right, the silhouettes
of two 18th century sailing ships can be made
For a dozen years she served as a trading vessel By this time Ning -Po was more than a little long out, lying on the bottom - not victims of real
along the Chinese coast. Within two decades she in the tooth, being nearly 150 years old, leading pirates - but rather of Hollywood swashbucklers.
had turned smuggler and slave ship. The passing as harsh a life as is imaginable, and in need of There are at least a half dozen more such wrecks
of another decade saw her change into an more than a little “deferred maintenance”. The in, and around Catalina Harbor - keeping their
outright pirate ship - raiding and looting coastal citizens of Avalon made the battered old relic secrets - silent and waiting.
villages, as well as attacking merchant shipping. set up shop in Lover’s Cove - just east of the
She was the scourge of the China Seas. main harbor. I stayed curled in the pilot house all night - a
thousand stars above, and below, surrounded by
By 1840 she had been seized by the Imperial At the end of a not very successful summer run, a thousand ghosts from the past. Finally, the
Chinese government and turned into a prison the Ning-Po was banished to Catalina Harbor. mist of sleep crept into the snug pilot house -
ship. But her bloody decks would remain so There she was snuggled in the mud inside Ballast bringing me closer to them...
- even in government hands. More than 150 Point and remained a curiosity to the occasional
prisoners were beheaded on her deck during the passerby at the remote West End. Captain Richard Schaefer is a U.S.C.G. licensed
seven years of government service. Sailing Master. He has skippered charters,
About this time, Hollywood was just discovering delivered vessels, instructed in sailing and
During the Opium Wars she was seized by Catalina as the perfect, close, yet “exotic locale” seamanship, and written for marine publications
Chinese rebels, leaving more blood in her wake. for their productions, and the Ning - Po appeared for more than 25 years. He can be reached for
She was captured by British General Charles as a backdrop in various silent films. comments or consultation at 310-460-8946 or
Gordon (Chinese Gordon) and renamed the email, [email protected]
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 P OWER TAI L S

They Call it a Smart Boat

While looking into what was plus a range of bimini choices and
going on with the Global Ocean seating layout options. Weighing-in
Sailboat Race, we noticed that the at just 1,800 lbs, the boat is simple
powerboats that they were using - a to tow, launch and load.
customized 23-foot craft that will
act as the official motorboat and While it isn’t yet being sold in
support vessel at the race starts and American waters, the Smartboat
finishes in each port throughout the 23’ has been making waves in the
circumnavigation, were interesting boating industry. It was one of five
looking little vessels. boats that was recently nominated
for “The European Boat of the
Conceived by Hedy Kardous Year” award in the under thirty
and Olivier Dupont Delestraint, feet category (the winner will be
designed by Vincent Lauriot announced at the end of January
Prévost (Cabinet VPLP), and built 2011 at the Dusseldorf Boat
by Frédéric Meunier (McTec), the Show).
Smartboat 23 advertises itself as
an elegant, seaworthy boat whose hull glides so smoothly on the water The company is currently developing some other concepts - the Electric
that the demands on the engine are far less than that of other vessels of a Smartboat 23 and the Smartboat 30 - a coastal cruiser that will implement
similar size – thereby consuming less fuel as a result. many of the same innovation that the 23 is attracting attention with.

With single or twin outboards or an inboard engine option, the manufacturer MC-TEC’s yard has produced 48 Smartboats for the European market.
says the VPLP hull design provides a smooth, fast and stable ride in all The Mariner was told that they are currently searching for a dealer for the
conditions with responsive handling at high-speeds. With a hull draft of boats in the U.S.
just one foot, the boat has access to shallow, coastal and inland waters. It
has a cabin and head combination accessed through the steering console
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 According to Dave Captain Wilson Sheppard
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 RACING SCE N E

World Renowned Sailor

to Prep Champagne Racers
South Bay Yacht Racing Club presents the A former Collegiate Sailor of the Year at Yale
internationally renowned sailor, motivational University, Isler now resides in Southern
speaker and author Peter Isler, who will be California. He co-authored the best-selling
sharing racing tactics with yacht racers in book, Sailing for Dummies (Wiley) and wrote
Marina Del Rey. the acclaimed business book, At the Helm:
Business Lessons for Navigating Rough
Peter Isler has been inextricable from Waters (Doubleday) with Peter Economy.
the America’s Cup since winning it as
navigator aboard Dennis Conner’s Stars The ten dollar donation to see Peter
& Stripes in Australia in 1987. In the 2007 establishes SBYRC’s new fund, “The Peter
AC in Valencia, Spain he sailed in his fifth Isler Fund for the Benefit of Junior Sailing”.
Cup campaign with the BMW Oracle Racing
Team. His four previous campaigns were all The event is hosted by Santa Monica
in the afterguard aboard Stars & Stripes (‘87, Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao
‘88, ‘00 & ‘03) winning it twice (‘87 & Way, Marina del Rey, , January 6 at 7 p.m.
‘88).
As for the Champagne Series, it will be held
Later Isler took a break from sailing on both the 22nd and 29th of January. It is the
and appeared as an analyst for ESPN’s Emmy first buoy race of the new yacht racing season
Award winning coverage of the America’s and word has it that South Bay Yacht Racing
Cup in ‘92 & ‘95. For the ‘03 and ‘07 Cups, Peter both sailed and Club’s race committee and has been working for months to prepare for
conducted televised announcements with both the Outdoor Life Network this premier race.
and VERSUS Network.

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 RACING SCE N E

Open Sailing Launches First U.S. Built Pogo 2 Berger Stein Begins Season
Around the Southern California racing scene,
it’s pretty much a given that Del Rey Yacht
Club’s Berger/Stein Series is the unofficial start
of the racing season.

This year the series begins on January 8 for the

Maibu and Return. In years past the startline has
been full of some of So Cal’s most competitive
boats - this year they expect the same.

Open Sailing on Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey has launched the first U.S. built Pogo 2, USA
804. Christened Carpe Diem this Pogo will be sailed locally until April when it will then be shipped
to France in preparation for the 2011 Mini-Transat race from France to Brazil. Owner, Lee Malm
has taken time off work to undergo one of the most difficult races in existence – a transatlantic
journey in a 21-foot boat.

Open Sailing will be building many more of these unique boats and The Mariner will be doing a
cover story on the Pogo in the next issue.

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 Quality Advice From A
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