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Issue #174
August 2017

End of an Era
The Sun Sets on a Race Campaign for
the Ages

EL SEGUNDO TANKERS EXPLAINED

DIESEL MOTOR MAINTENANCE

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 FROM THE EDITOR
The Mariner is
CrabanauTS
Editor/Publisher I was walking on the sidewalks of E basin one day and there were three middle-aged couples coming
Pat Reynolds towards me, they were together, I think they were tourists. Suddenly one of the men said, Whoa! A
surprised woman reacted and said, what? He said, look!
Columnists
A small, almost black, crab was walking sideways, with his dukes up, on the white sidewalk. How did he
Bill McNeely
get up here? One of the men said smiling and semi-astonished. The man who spotted him then decided
Dave Stovall
that he would step on him and crush him like a cockroach until his wife yelled at him right before his foot
came down.
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Information contact First of all, what kind of imbecile thinks thats the right move? At work this guy probably leads his
310-397-1887 division or whatever but on the weekends he sees a living sea creature, walking on the streets no less, and
email thinks killing it is the logical decision.
editor@marinermagazine.com
Anyway, they hemmed and hawed and kept walking. The crab ended up running out of sight, but I
Mailing address thought: there must be the equivalent of a NASA in the crab world. Has to be. Ive seen a bunch of them
P.O. Box 9403 on land and Im positive they are doing some kind of research. What other reason could there possibly
Marina del Rey, CA 90295 be? Theres no food up here, they dont have lungs, theres nothing familiar at all. It defies reason that a
crab would scale a dock wall, jump up on land and walk the streets like a person. And how the hell do
they hold their breath for that amount of time??? A fish passes out in a minute with a giant look of regret
The Mariner appears on the last
on his face. Crabs are practically picking fights its crazy!
Friday of every month.
Maybe their escaped prisoners; I just dont know, but something is up. Theyre so hard to read. Their
This issue facial expressions give zero clues. Ugh, such a goddamn mystery. We may never know, but if you see one
July 28 - August 25 walking down the street dont consider killing it, thats just ridiculous

Thanks for
picking it up!

Important WHATS INSIDE

Numbers Coming Events 6
at a glance:
Off the Wire 8

Marina del Rey Diesel Maintenance Makes Sense 10

Mechanic Mike Patterson talks diesel maintenance
Sheriff:
310-482-6000 Oil and Water 12
Dave Stovall explains the presence of local oil tankers
Los Angeles County
Avalons Suburb by Bill McNeely 18
Lifeguard: Whites Cove is a sweet spot on Catalina Island
310-577-5700
Pendragons Long Run 20
Vessel Assist: John McClaurin says goodbye to his beloved Pendragon
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Photo by Pat Reynolds

Racing - Martin 242 North Americans 22

Marine Life Rescue by Greg Rutter
800-39WHALE
Tip of the Month - The Galley 24
Cover photo
Pendragons Final Turn Classified Section 25
by Pat Reynolds

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Whats Happening Around Americas Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!
July 29
Concert in the Park Pop Saturday
Alejandro Escovedo is a Mexican American
rock musician, songwriter, and singer who has
recorded 15 albums. Grab a picnic dinner, and
a blanket and head out to Marina del Reys
beautiful park by the water for this free concert.
Burton Chace Park is at 13650 Mindanao Way
in MdR.
July 29
Catalina Island Concert Series on
Wrigley Plaza Stage: Mick Adams
& the Stones
The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce
and Xceptional Music Company are pleased
to present this FREE, family friendly Concert
Series, next to the Bay on Wrigley Plaza Stage.
A Beer & Wine Garden will be available. For
more information please contact the Catalina
Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors
Bureau. .For more info call 310-510-1520
July 30
Killer Rides Car Show Series
Killer Shrimp Restaurant and Bars annual
summer car show series is back! Make this part
of your Sunday Funday tradition. Classics, hot
rods, exotics, and motorcycles are on display in
the parking lot.
August 3
MdR Summer Concert Series
Matthew Morrison
Symphonic Pops
Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe-nominated
actor/singer Matthew Morrison will bring his
extensive show-tune repertoire to the Marina.
As a leading man in Broadway musicals such as
Hairspray and The Light in the Piazza, Matthew
Morrison has become one of televisions biggest
stars due to his starring role on Glee. This multi-
talented artist will be accompanied by a jazz
band for an evening of standards and favorites. A
treat for Broadway and jazz fans alike! Seating
is festival-style, available on a first come, first
served basis. There is no reserved seating for the
public.Please bring a blanket or low-back lawn/
beach chairs. No tents or umbrellas. Burton
Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way Marina del
Rey, CA 90292, Starts at 7:00 p.m.
August 5
Marina Del Rey Movie Nights
Willy Wonka & the
Chocolate Factory
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches
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Coming Events!
& Harbors presents FREE Movie Nights in
Burton Chace Park! Pack your picnic baskets
and enjoy outdoor movie screenings under
the stars. More info: marinadelrey.lacounty.
gov - 424.526.7900 Burton Chace Park, 13650
Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292
August 12
Marina Del Rey Summer
Concert Series Indie Rock
Yo La Tengo
Summertime offers a lot of fun opportunities on
the Los Angeles Westside, and one undoubtable
favorite is the Marina del Rey Free Summer
Concert Series. Yep free! Grab your family, a
picnic dinner, and a blanket or low-profile beach
chairs and make your way to Burton Chace Park
for this popular event series.
There is no reserved seating for the public.
Please bring a blanket or low-back lawn/beach
chairs. No tents or umbrellas. Burton Chace
Park, 13650 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA
90292, Starts at 7:00 p.m.
August 13
Champion Paddle
Pro SUP Shop has partnered with Dr. Tiffany B.
Grunwald on a monthly breast cancer awareness
and support event at Marina Beach. Pro SUP
offers discounted rentals for the 90-minute
group paddle. Questions: 310-230-1466.
August 17
MdR Summer Concert Series -
Aida, staged opera production
Summertime offers a lot of fun opportunities
on the Los Angeles Westside, and one favorite
is the Marina del Rey Free Summer Concert
Series. Yep free! Grab your family, a picnic
dinner, and a blanket or low-profile beach chairs
and make your way to Burton Chace Park for
this popular event series. The 10-acre park is
surrounded on three sides by the Marina waters,
so come early for picture taking and to stroll the
perimeter walking path. No tents or umbrellas.
Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292, Starts at 7:00 p.m.
August 19
Marina Del Rey Movie Nights
Swiss Family Robinson
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches
& Harbors presents FREE Movie Nights in
Burton Chace Park! Pack your picnic baskets
and enjoy outdoor movie screenings under
the stars. More info: marinadelrey.lacounty.
gov - 424.526.7900 Burton Chace Park, 13650
Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292
August 26
Marina Del Rey Summer Concert
Series Jazz Arturo Sandoval
He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious
live performers of our time, and has been
seen by millions at the Oscars, at the Grammy
Awards, and the Billboard Awards. There is no
reserved seating for the public. Please bring a
blanket or low-back lawn/beach chairs. No
tents or umbrellas. Burton Chace Park, 13650
Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292,
Starts at 7:00 p.m.
August 26
Xceptional Tribute to ABBA
at Catalina
The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce
and Xceptional Music Company are pleased
to present this FREE, family friendly Concert
Series, next to the Bay on Wrigley Plaza Stage.
A Beer & Wine Garden will be available. For
more information please contact the Catalina
Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors
Bureau.
August 27
Killer Rides Car Show Series
Killer Shrimp Restaurant and Bars annual
summer car show series is back! Make this part
of your Sunday Funday tradition. Classics, hot
rods, exotics, and motorcycles are on display in
the parking lot.
September 2
Jimmy Walker Buffalo Chip Toss
at Two Harbors
Come test your athletic skills and compete for
the furthest toss at our 31st Annual Buffalo Chip
Toss. Choose your chip wisely! Prizes will be
awarded for the furthest throws. All chips will
be provided for the event.
Ongoing
Beach Eats
Food Truck Thursdays
Head to the parking lot at Marina Beach on
Thursdays, May 4 through September 28, for
dinner with a waterview! A rotating selection
of food trucks sell food from 5 to 9 p.m. Bring
chairs or a blanket for a picnic on the sand, or
grab a table under the covered picnic pavilion.
The list of trucks will be updated at lotmom.
com/beacheats.
 Marina del Rey
Outrigger Canoe Club
Come try this exciting team water sport,
beginning March 11-12, at Mothers Beach,
Palawan Way (south of Admiralty), Marina
del Rey. Newcomers are welcome; women
practice Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.,
and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Men practice
Tuesdays and Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; and
Sundays, 7:30 a.m. For more information,
email info@marinaoutrigger.org or visit www.
marinaoutrigger.org.
Tropical Rock
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
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
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an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
we gather at a members dock for wine, snacks
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We match skippers with crew for a fun day of
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O F F TH E WI R E
Head Turner!

Photo by Pat Reynolds

The Mariners Long Beach beat reporter was on the scene to see the 2017 Transpac rock stars depart for the shores of Hawaii. The talk of the
fleet (and beyond) was the 100-foot Comanche skippered by legendary sailor Ken Read. Comanche set a new course record for monohulls with
a time of 5 days 1 hour 55 min 26 sec. In a nutshell, we just kind of crushed the Transpac record, said Read in an interview after the finish.

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O F F TH E WI R E
P r e v e n t i n g R o b b e ry
What can boat owners and boating facilities do to prevent thefts? Its
hard to stop a determined thief, but you can reduce your chances of being
targeted. BoatUS offers seven tips:
Take a look at your boat storage area. Is it lit at night? Does it have
motion-operated lighting or audible alarms? How difficult is it to gain
entry? Is there one or multiple ways to enter? Does it have an effective,
fully operating video-surveillance system? Does the storage facility have
signage advising that license plates are being recorded and property is
under 24-hour surveillance?
Slow a thief down.
Are helm electronics locked behind a solid instrument cover? Use tamper-
resistant fasteners for mounting electronics and outboard locking devices.
Using a special nut with an engine-mounting bolt that requires a special
key can help.
Make stealing expensive electronics less appealing by engraving and
posting a warning (this goes for the outboard, too). Create and keep at
home an engine and electronics inventory list that includes manufacturer
and serial number, and take plenty of pictures including the boat.
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Be wary of suspicious questions. In most of the boat dealership theft cases,
a suspect posed as a boat shopper on the day before the theft occurred.
For boat owners, loose lips sink ships. Boaters should remain cautious to
questions from strangers wanting to know more about access. Get to know
your dockside neighbors so you can more readily recognize suspicious
activity and people who dont belong.
Consider adding a boat tracking device that can sound an early alarm if
somethings amiss.
Yamaha outboard engine owners may want to investigate Yamaha
Customer Outboard Protection, or Y-COP. Y-COP is available with the
manufacturers Command Link (CL) and Command Link Plus (CLP)
systems.
Help get the word out. If you are a victim of theft, ask your local law
enforcement to share the information on the National Crime Information
Center (NCIC), a computerized database of documented criminal-justice
information available to virtually every law-enforcement agency in the
U.S. or add to state crime-tracking databases.
 Diesel Maintenance Makes Sense
By Mike Patterson
O
perating a yacht
under power in rough
seas creates a great
deal of demands
on the boat and the
operator and you can
be sure the skipper
needs the security of knowing that the vessel
will bring everyone home safely that the
motor will be stoic soldier powering through
sometimes intimidating wind generated seas.
Most helmsman have a tuned ear to even the
slightest perceived change in exhaust sounds
and any change can put the operator on alert for
possible problems with the engines. Wondering
if the engines can make it home without a
breakdown is not what any operator wants
to mull over as the minutes pass by during a
difficult passage. Most operators would prefer
a safe passage without any new sea-stories
to share, so knowing that proper preventive
maintenance to the engines has been done adds
a welcoming level of comfort when under the
stress of operating in rough seas.
As a yacht delivery captain and engineer, the
first thing I do before accepting a delivery job is
to conduct a survey of the propulsion system. I
want to know that the boat has a chance to make
it without my mechanical efforts being required
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while at sea. The thought of dealing with
mechanical issues, in a hot engine compartment,
while wallowing in rough seas is reason enough
to take early preventive actions. I want to have
some confidence in the vessel before the yacht
leaves the dock.
Experienced yacht owners look at preventive
maintenance as an investment in peace of
mind. Knowing that the valuable marine engine
has been well tended to is reassuring. On the
other hand, operators who wait for something
to break will likely need to deal with costly
repairs because, unfortunately the opportunity
to address the small problems as preventive
care may have passed. And the sad truth is:
unexpected repairs cost time away from the
boat, and usually deplete the limited resources
set aside for expected boat maintenance
issues.
With those thoughts in place, the next question
becomes when to find competent mechanical
talent, and how to determine where to best
spend the resources at hand (AKA money).
Commissioning preventive maintenance before
the boat becomes disabled offers the opportunity
to leisurely engage mechanical help when there
are no time constraints. Building a relationship
with a marine mechanic during the off-season
By Mike Patterson
Photo by Pat Reynolds
can be beneficial when there is a pressing need
later. An experienced marine mechanic can
help you decide which preventive issues should
be taken care of right way, and which can be
deferred.
If the engine has been well maintained in the
past, the list of tasks will be relatively short. The
engine-operating manual will provide a list of
basic preventive care items, based on operating
time, but basing maintenance intervals solely
on operating time on a recreational yacht is
debatable. Maintenance intervals based on
engine hours is a good guideline. However,
interestingly, vessels with less engine hours may
require more maintenance then vessels with
more hours, that are operated regularly.
An experienced marine mechanic will be able
to guide the decision making process as to
maintenance intervals. For instance, on new
engines it is vital to maintain engines exactly as
directed by the engine manufacturer. This is in
order to maintain the engine warranty.
Cooling System
There are certain maintenance items that most
boat owners are aware of, like oil changes, fuel
filter changes, and transmission service because
they relate to familiar car maintenance issues,
however this thought process may lead to
neglecting the unique components of a marine
engine.
In fact, a marine engine has unique components
that do not relate to automobiles at all. For
example, the marine engine cooling system
is designed for an engine that is working in a
demanding marine environment; often under
very high loads with the stress of vibration and
sometimes being asked to operate for days on
end. This system is not forgiving of neglect,
and a motor is not forgiving of cooling system
failure. Without proper heat transfer the engine
will overheat, and fail. Engine failure due to
overheating is often irreversible. The marine
cooling system is composed of cooing circuits
and components that are not easy to inspect
visually. Coolant leakage can evaporate quickly
when an engine is hot, so a leak may not be
evident until the alarm sounds.
Some minor repair to the raw water side of the
cooling system can be considered preventive
maintenance. An example of this is servicing
leaking seals and flanges. If resealing a small
leak is deferred too long, permanent damage due
to corrosion is the result. So, small leaks must
be addressed early. The evidence of small leaks
may be light amounts of salting and corrosion
around a water pipe flange. That indicates a
seawater leak past the gasket. If allowed to
continue, the leak will create deep corrosion in
the sealing surface. The corroded component
will then require expensive refurbishment or
replacement. Early preventive service would
have avoided that costly outcome.
Marine engines have heat exchangers and
coolers made of expensive metals. These heat
exchangers and coolers transfer heat away from
engine components. The coolers act similarly to
the cars radiator. Instead of airflow circulating
through radiator fins, the marine system uses
raw water from where the boat operates. The
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interior of these marine components will be
YACHT
coated in scale and become clogged with debris
over time.
SERVICES
Preventive care must be done to maintain the
cleanliness of the heat exchangers and coolers.
Only a clean surface will allow heat to transfer
away from the engine components they protect. Captain
Fuel System Jeffry Matzdorff
Marine fuel systems are at a disadvantage due to U.S.C.G Licensed 100 Ton Master
the fact that fuel is not used as quickly as in your
car. The fuel sits in a tank that is vented to the Deliveries
atmosphere and bmall amounts of moisture can Instruction
enter the fuel tank from various sources. The Professional Services
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system. However, most debris and moisture in
the fuel system is captured by the fuel filtration
system but the filters must be monitored, and
serviced carefully. Dirty fuel reaching the
engine is damaging to finely machined fuel
delivery components such as fuel injectors. And
a clogged fuel injector will lead to poor engine
performance and even engine failure under high
loads.
An experienced marine mechanic knows where
to look for all of the small problems before they
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with a capable marine mechanic, that technician
will be able to ensure that your boats propulsion
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Mike Patterson is a marine mechanic and yacht
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 Oil and Water
L
ooking generally southward from Marina del
Rey on any given day, one can usually spot a pair
of tanker ships in Santa Monica Bay about two
miles offshore from El Segundo tethered to their
anchors or at night, aglow from their deck lights.
What are those ships doing down there? Its a
common question heard among guests to the area
and even some locals. A valid question when one
considers the anchorages for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
are just around the corner of Palos Verdes, making the ships anchored off
El Segundo seem out of place or perhaps in some secondary holding area
awaiting their turn to offload.
The area is an anchorage used as part of the El Segundo Offshore Marine
Oil Terminal. There, an ongoing process for offloading crude oil takes
place that has been happening for decades.
Owned by Chevron, the marine terminal system for offloading the oil into
the onshore Chevron refinery is designed so theres no need for the ships
to dock at a berth onshore, which would require costly construction and
environmental impact, but instead can remain at anchor while transferring
the oil via a system of underwater pipelines. If youre into ships and
the mechanics of how things are done, the whole operation is pretty
interesting:
The Marine Terminal facility onshore at El Segundo maintains a sea buoy,
2ES, a lighted bell buoy flashing a red light every four-seconds, to help
guide ships into the mooring area. There are two mooring areas, or berths
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By David Stovall
Photo by Pat Reynolds
as theyre called, approximately a mile and a half offshore with mooring
systems made up of seven mooring buoys each that can accommodate
two ships for offloading. Each berth has two separate piping systems: one
for light oils like gasoline, diesel and jet fuels, and one for heavy oils
like crude or other fuel oils. The pipelines range from 16 to 26 inches in
diameter and each have a 12 to 16 inch over-the-rail hose on the end
for connecting to the ships. The Onshore Facility consists of a transfer
station for each submarine pipe system, with booster pumps, lines and
instrumentation. This facility operates the pumps that transfer the oil as
well as a vacuum system designed to keep oil from leaking out of the
pipes and hoses. The facility is maintained and operated 24 hours a day,
7 days a week by Chevron technicians and consists of a manned control
room with control indicators, recording equipment, and remote actuators
to control the system of pumps and valves.
Only vessels that have been successfully vetted by Chevron Shipping
Company are cleared to call at the marine terminal and every mooring
operation requires at least one assist tug and a mooring boat equipped with
spill prevention and response gear. According to a Chevron publication
available online, a typical mooring operation goes like this: A pilot boat
with a Chevron Mooring Master and Assistant meets the ships at an area
about three miles southwest of Buoy 2ES and, taking into account the
current sea and wind conditions, vessel size and draft, etc, advises the
ships captain on maneuvering the ship for mooring. The Mooring Master
acts as the person-in-charge of piloting the tanker while onboard the
tanker and the Mooring Assistant acts as the pollution prevention officer
on the vessel during the transfer operation. Both the Master and Assistant
stay onboard the ship during the ships entire stay at the marine terminal.
The tug(s) help guide the ship to the berth area
where the ship drops both its starboard and port
anchors and mooring boats help secure it to
mooring buoys. The transfer hose is connected
to the ship and the onshore facility begins the
pumping process.

Safety and the prevention of oils spills is of

course a major concern. After a spill on March
16, 1991, involving the tanker DYNACHEM
in which a 26-inch pipeline was severed by the
ships anchor, Chevron implemented new spill
response and prevention procedures and added
additional equipment including several oil
containment and retrieval vessels. These vessels
are docked at nearby King Harbor in Redondo
Beach and remain in stand-by status during each
oil transfer operation at the marine terminal.

Boaters should be aware of the safety zone

surrounding the marine terminal area and
associated pipeline. Its one of the most
hazardous spots in Santa Monica Bay where a
vessel, especially a sailboat, could get snagged
on a pipeline during an extreme low tide.
identified on the NOAA chart as Safety Zone
165.1156 off the city of El Segundo, the area
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near the pipelines. Boaters would be wise to
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C ATALIN A CU R R E N T S
Avalons Suburb - Whites Cove
By Bill McNeely
O
utside the Big City at
Avalon and the outpost
of Two Harbors, there are
several places at Catalina
with moorings and a nice
shoreline. One of the most
mentioned and worth a
visit is the Whites Cove complex, just east
of Long Point.
Whites Cove is actually a complex of four coves:
northwest to southeast, they are Buttonshell
Beach, Hen Rock Cove, Whites Cove, and
Moonstone Beach. The whole area is well-
sheltered from the usual westerly weather by
Long Point and the land to its southeast. Theres
a total of just over 90 moorings among the four
coves, and there is some good anchorage in the
Whites Cove area.
When sailing from MdR to Catalina Island, I
head for the Palos Verdes Point Bell Buoy to
stay in clear water. Once you are past the PV
Buoy and Palos Verdes, you can fall off the wind
some and head for Long Point, about 22 miles
away. At night, part way there, you can pick up
the Long Point light, a 6-second white light with
good visibility. (Shameless plug: theres good
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Just for information, NOT FOR NAVIGATION
the PV Point Bell Buoy is Aid to Navigation
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no. 175 in Vol. VI of the USCG Light List. The
Light List says its 33 46.40 N by 118 26.70 Those are places most boaters cannot go. The
W. Marked 10 PV and red, it has a bell and 4
sec. flashing red light. Visible 4 miles at night,
but make sure you put this point in your GPS
and know what it is!
Under Long Point you will find the Whites Cove
complex and more sheltered conditions. For a
mooring, call the Whites Cove harbor patrol on
channel 9, and their boat will meet you. You can
ask for a can in the cove you prefer.
If you prefer anchorage, I think the best spot is
along the south side of the pier at the south end
of Whites Cove. Youre usually in 20 ft. or less
of water, and you should anchor fore and aft.
Avoid anchoring in the fairway maintained off
the pier itself the camp operations on shore
need access to bring their boats in there.
There is still a YMCA camp at Buttonshell
Beach. Newport Harbor Yacht Club has a
shoreside base at Moonstone Beach, the far
southeast end of the complex, and Balboa Yacht
Club has a base at Hen Rock Cove. San Diego
Yacht Club has a shore station at Buffalo
Beach, between Whites Cove and Moonstone
Beach. These shore leases exclude the general
public, but if youre in a club that has reciprocals
with one of these, you might check in advance
and see if youd be welcome.
Photo by Pat Reynolds
good news is theres a large public beach area
south of Balboa Yacht Clubs base. If you come
ashore in a dinghy, you will be making a beach
landing here. There is no public dinghy dock.
Its a good spot but all you get is a beach.
Back when, there were Boy Scout and Girl Scout
camps at Whites Cove, operated separately by
various scout groups on the mainland. Use and
maintenance were irregular. These old camps
were taken over by a new group, The Catalina
Experience, in 2006. The Catalina Experience
TCX - rebuilt and upgraded the old, worn,
outmoded facilities for the camps. March
through November, TCX rents this camp, with
room for 180, to Scout and other groups for their
gatherings at the island.
If youre a Conservancy member (any level) or
part of a yacht club with a base here, TCX often
can welcome you for a shower, etc. Best to check
in advance by calling 310-510-2402, or through
their website www.thecatalinaexperience.
com. Currently, TCX charges a $15/person/
day facility fee, and serves three meals a day,
ranging from $8 to $12. If you have crew who
cannot rest on-board, TCX may be able to rent
you a 2-person beachfront bungalow or 8 to 12
person tent.
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I
f ever there was a boat that is
absolutely sewn into the fabric of
the Marina del Rey boating scene
its the graceful and gorgeous
Pendragon a 52-foot Laurie
Davidson design owned by John and
Susie MacLaurin. The MacLaurins
have had a number of Pendragons through
the years but it is Pendragon IV that has
been the apple of their eye and a staple on
the California racing circuit for the last
18-years. This month, the couple that loves
sailing and racing as much as anything in
the world, raced P4 in their very last Sunset
Series, marking the end of an era.
This perfectly maintained red rocketship is
always a force to be reckoned with on the
racecourse, but beyond the ridiculously long
list of podium honors Pendragon has won, the
MacLaurins have also garnered an enormous
amount of respect for the way they go about
doing what they do.
They started sailing the very basic Lido 14 in
Marina del Rey harbor in 1974 and from there
sailing would be the driving passion that would
take them all over the world on adventure after
adventure.
In 1975 they moved on to a Peterson quarter-ton
named Shadowfax, a 25-foot racer that would
begin their unquenchable thirst for competition
and first place finishes. With the racing bug
securely fastened the Pendragon legacy would
now begin along with their relationship with
Kiwi designer Laurie Davidson that would
span the ensuing decades. In 1978 Davidson
created their first boat, Pendragon to win in
the ton class and right away that is precisely
what happened. The purple 34 and a half-foot
speedster immediately won second in the North
Americans and first in the Worlds held in British
Columbia. This excellent design would later
make history by transforming into a 1-ton boat
and winning the Worlds in what was called by
experts as an unprecedented and unrepeated
result for a yacht designed for a different, and
lower level rating class.
The most fascinating thing about Pendragon
was that the same physical boat won, in
successive years, the ton Worlds and the 1-ton
Worlds, said Susie MacLaurin of the wins that
would spark a relentless pursuit of hardware
from then on.
The MacLaurins would collaborate again with
Davidson in a bigger boat, Pendragon II (44-
feet) but it wasnt until the following incarnation,
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Pendragon III, did the winning resume enough
to satisfy the appetite the MacLaurins had
developed. They began to race and win in the
famous Big Boat Series on the San Francisco
Bay and this suited them quite nicely. They
won in 1985, 1987, 1988 and 1989 and also
took a third in the One-Ton North Americans in
Chicago in 87.
The 1990s there were no Pendragons in the
MacLaurins life but they continued to race
in the California Yacht Clubs Sunset Series
in a MORC 30, and a very fun delve into the
professional sailing world of Ultimate 30s.
In 1999 Pendragon IV breathed her first breath
and exhaled win after win on the California
yacht-racing scene. In 2000 the new boat won
Cal Race Week, Santa Barbara to King Harbor
and the Newport to Ensenada. The following
year she won the Marina del Rey to Puerta
Vallarta, MEXORC series and the Ensenada
Race again. In 02 the MacLaurins returned to
San Francisco and the Pendragon name was
again atop the standings of the Big Boat Series
- from there, the boat racked up win after win
including impressive performances in the
Transpac (LA to Hawaii). In fact, the boat was
so impressive in the ocean crossing contest
that it is considered the prototype for the very
popular TP 52 class.
Lots of designers came along and said can we
take a look? and really went down below and
checked out P4, said Susie. And suddenly
the TP52 class was born. It was an accidental
prototype because we didnt intend for it to be a
prototype, we just built it as its own individual
design.
In 2003 and 2004 John briefly got involved
in the Farr 40 universe, which produced a
Pendragon V (the naming much to Davidsons
dismay.) Susie calls this period an experiment
and soon John was back to focusing on P4. The
boat continued in its winning ways but the
long distance races, like Transpac, were
missing Susie because she didnt want to go
that long without showering. John solved
the problem with the creation of a much-
anticipated 70-footer called Pendragon VI,
which subsequently became one of the most
talked about and anticipated boats on the
racing scene.
Any time a person with a reputation like John
MacLaurin announces that a large one-off is
being built, the racing community awaits
with great interest. It means that there will be
interesting new technology and innovation
for all to see and indeed there was. The
boat had design features like a hydraulic lifting
keel, retracting prop shaft, twin rudders, large
masthead gennakers, control lines running
under the cabin/deck and of course, a shower.
Although the P6 had some technical problems
that kept it in the news, the boat performed
well. The MacLaurins sold it and once again
returned to P4 who had always been there. It
should be pointed out, that during all of this
constant racing, the MacLaurins always raced in
California Yacht Clubs perennial Sunset Series
an event very close to their heart.
Beyond the competition, which is definitely a
giant part of what drives the MacLaurins, the
relationships have also been just as important.
There are some crew who have been sailing P4
since the day she rolled into town. Cal Yacht
Club Staff Commodore Tom OConner has
been racing on nearly every race the boat has
done since 2001 and is still humbled by the
experience.
They both certainly contributed a lot to the
sport, OConner said of the MacLaurins.
Theyve had a great run and I was just lucky
to be part of it. For me it was an experience of
a lifetime.
As Pendragon 4, looking as perfect as it did in
2000, sailed past the MdR breakwall into the
main channel with a boat full of past and current
crew, John and Susie MacLaurin were lit by
the light of a setting sun with the wind at their
backs. John hadnt sailed the boat in a race since
2016 due to some health issues so the race was
that mush more poignant and significant.
What a wonderful time weve had, said Susie
of the incredible run. For me, the people we
have met are just as important as the boats that
we have sailed. Of course its emotional, but
now its [long pause] moving on.
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I
f you dont race in the Martin 242 fleet, you might be tempted
to dismiss them as those little boats in a long line yelling at
each other. But woe if youre a big boat that gets in their
way, theyll yell at you, too!
Look deeper, however, and youll see a racing microcosm of
excellent boat handling, razor-fast application of rules and
cut-throat competition emblematic of a one-design fleet. The Martin 242
class is the biggest fleet in Marina del Rey and is international in scope.
Racers in this class have to be sharp because the fleet stays together while
racing. Martin sailors use their typically-superior knowledge of the rules
to defend often-precarious positions.
Nowhere is this competitive spirit greater than in the Martin 242 North
American Championships. The Championships are rotated among three
locations: The biggest is in Vancouver, BC, where the yard is full of Martins
and the Championships attract over 30 boats. Another location is Victoria,
BC. The third location is Marina del Rey, where the Championships will
be held from August 31 to September 3. Over 20 boats are expected.
It wasnt always thus. Until the early 2000s, Canadians and Americans
held separate championships. Martin racers looked at the rules governing
the sport in Canada and the US and decided the class rules should be
unified and competition made international. In 2002 Mike George went to
Royal Vancouver YC to have discussions and to compete, taking second
place overall. The next year Alan Field went up and took first place. The
Canadians realized the Americans were a serious force and welcomed
(good on them!) combined competition.
So, how big is this event? For Martin racers it is, in the words of 2014
winner Peter Stazicker, the zenith of our sailing season. Top Martin
racer Duncan Cameron says Its the biggest event of the year. And
why? Because, as Cameron says, everyone will be there, from MdR
racers to Olympic sailors, Team Oracle racers and anyone who has chops
and wants to join in a high level of competition in a unique class of boat.
How do racers prepare? In a word, thoroughly. Mast to keel, all rigging,
stem to stern. Nothing is overlooked. Skippers also fight to have their best
crew aboard, suffering the loss of regulars ruefully; consistent crew is a
major competitive advantage. Racers also bring out their best suite of
sails (class rules limit new sails to 2 per year), often horded for this event.
How good are they? According to Denise George, in the North Americans
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there has never been a protest. With her regular, all-female crew she feels
confident in their boat handling, allowing focus on tactics. Which is good,
because the Championships see racers like Dave Ullman and other pros
on the water.
How do racers feel about it? Those interviewed all said its the most
important regatta of the year. Racers also agree maximal effort goes into
this one, and focus must be maintained: the most common descriptor is
this is a serious regatta. Denise, Peter and Duncan all say that they use
the seasons previous events to prepare for this one; this is the years final
test.
California Yacht Club rolls out the red carpet for this event, providing
their best race committee and stellar club hospitality. Tom OConor as
Chief Measurer ensures all competitors, mast to keel, meet class regs.
Entertainment is great, including Friday night Bocce ball or flip cup,
which are just as competitive as the racing.
In the big picture, how do racers look at it? Peter Stazicker says he starts
preparing the season before and will have his eyes on half a dozen
competitors. Denise George says the event is huge for us. Duncan
Cameron says its exciting and intimidating at the same time. All this
humility, from skippers who regularly fight with the big boats.
This is HUGE!
In other news!
Another small boat event that is definitely big is the Lido 14 Womens
National and Junior Championship hosted by Del Rey YC on August 5-6.
For bigger boats, California YC presents the Pacific Cup #3 also on
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tendersandsportboats/ls/LS4-RU/
12-foot CL Caribe RIB
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Free Classifieds!
Under 25 Words
Must be emailed to editor@marinermagazine.com
Two issue run (non-commercial)
One mans trash is another mans treasure
w/40 hp Suzuki (4 stroke) 310-823-1105 4 cycle short shaft. Run less than 1 hour. Asking
Apex Dinghy
$375. Call 310 710-9195. Call 310 710-9195
10 apex rib 800 with chaps 310-822-8618
Tri Cabin, full
Achilles Inflatable Other Stuff
Spinnaker for Catalina 38
9 Achilles - 310 823-1105
In very good condition $600 - 310-871-5260
8 Quicksilver
Fortress FX-55 Anchor w/ Stowaway
Soft tail w/ motor bracket- $400. 310-822-8618
Quicksilver Dinghy Bag
For boats to 58 ft, holds 16,000 lbs, weighs only 32
8 quicksilver soft tail with motor bracket and all
lbs. Cost $900, great cond. $395 OBO call 310-305-
accessories $400 obo. 310-822-8618
1505
Outboards/Engines New Stainless Steel Kayak Rack
Various Small Outboards
Attaches to stanchion. $100.00. Call Stan 818-590-
Avon RIB 11 w/ Eurohelm and a 20 HP Yamaha
4185.
$7,000 Reaching Strut for Catalina 38
9 Walker bay RIB $700 In very good condition $75 - 310-871-5260
6 HP Tohatsu 4 stroke short $850 Sails
4HP Mercury 4 stroke short $700 Hunter 460 UK vertical batten
15 HP Honda long electric remote included $1,700 Selden in-mast main, like new: E=18-8 P=48-3
6HP Tohatsu 4 stroke short $900 $750.00
310-822-8618 Hunter 460 UK
Tohatsu 9.8hp 4-Stroke Outboard Selden in-mast main, used 1 year: E=18-8 P=48-3
Long shaft, electric start, remote control, prop $500.00
included. Powered 30 sailboat. $1,000. Call Ralph Hunter 460 UK Roller Furling tape
310 462-6863 drive
6 HP Suzuki 125% Genoa, used 1 year: Luff= 52-4 Foot= 20
2 x 9,9 Yamaha high thrust remote 25. 20 Johnson $500.00
remote 20. 40 Evinrude remote 20. 50 Mercury Doyle 1.5 oz. Cruising Spinnaker
remote 20. 75 Mercury trim 20. 125 Force trim Fits our Hunter 460 $500.00
remote. Price is right! Call 310 823-1105. Steve - 310-528-0717 - ironville2014@gmail.com
Suzuki 200 HP Situation
Long shaft (two of them). App. 1987, like new, only 50 Rent and Relax
hrs. Asking $2000 each. 310-822-0417 Relax, sleep 1 or 2 on a 38 4 level motor yacht. Just
Various Outboards $20 a day or $600 a month. Its a bedroom with a door
2.5 hp evinrude 2-stroke w/off street parking, brand new toilet. Call 310-827-
3 hp yamaha 2-stroke 2735 or email bobby3237@anet.net or D Basin Dock
4 hp tohatsu 4 stroke 2010!
8 hp Nissan 2 stroke Donate Boats
30 hp Honda 4 stroke Looking for Boat Donation for
Marine Mammal Research
50 hp mercury 2-stroke
75 hp mercury 2-stroke The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts
150 hp mercury 2 strokeC valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa
all for prices 310-823-1105 Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are
6 HP Johnson many benefits to donating your boat. Please email
2 cyl. 2 cycle Long Shaft with larger dia. lower pitch csaylan@earthlink.net.. www.oceanconservation.org
prop, better for sailboat. For external tank. Asking Cash For Your Boat !
$650. Call 310 710-9195 Power or sail, Yachts to dinghys 310-849-2930
3.5 HP Mercury Donate Your Boat
4 cycle long shaft. Run only 4 hrs. Cost $1200 Asking LA Area Council Boy Scouts of America need your
$800. Call 310 710-9195 boat or boat gear as donation to support essential and
3.5 HP Johnson formative youth programs, please call 310-823-2040
2 cycle short shaft, run only 10 hours since rebuilt or E-mail gerry@purcellyachts.com
(new piston, rings, impeller, etc.) and repaint. Ask- Donate your boat
ing $600. Call 310 710-9195 To SOS, a non profit organization helping and
2.5 HP Suzuki thanking our past and present Veterans. www.
supportingourservicemen.org. 888-658-8884
 Donate Your Boat
Receive a substantial tax deduction. Support youth
boating programs. S.O.S. Please call 888-650-1212
Boat Space Available
Boat/RV space available, Lake Balboa, San
Fernando Valley. Monthly or year around, up to 30
ft., $125. per month.818-601-9143
Help Wanted
Salesman with knowledge about
sailboats
Catalina yacht anchorage in mdr loooking for
salesman with a minimum of 5 years sales
experience. Call 818-884-7700..
Marine Service Technicians Wanted
Regency Boats has moved to a larger location in
Inglewood and is in need of experienced marine
technicians. We are looking for outboard and
sterndrive mechanics. You must have your own
hand tools and yard cart. We are also looking for
shop hands to provide washdowns, detailing,
janitorial, basic mechanical work, etc. We provide
uniforms, special tools, factory training, medical
and dental insurance, and competitive pay based
on experience. Looking for reliable, long-term, full-
time techs only. We are busy year round, so theres
no lack of work. Valid CA Drivers license required.
Please email resume to regencyboats@verizon.net
and we will contact you for an interview.
Paddleboard Company
Local stand-up paddleboard business needs some-
one to carry boards, interact with customers and
open/close the operation. Must be responsible and
have a positive attitude. Email resume to
sean@ProSUPShop.com
Services
Los Angeles Powerboat Academy

Outboard
Certification - Lessons -Close Quarters Docking
Anchoring & Mooring 310 882-1037
www.yachts4fun.com

Engine
Yacht delivery/Instruction
Ex USCG, 5 yes Vessel Assist/ Sea Tow Captain.
Paul Heiderich 310 712 2550
Splicing Services
The old Ships Store may be gone, but Im back! Call
Denny at (310)422-1453.
Low Cost Boat Documentation
Repair!
Mdrdoc@Mail.Com
Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs Andersson Marine has been
New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water serving the Marina del Rey
repellency to marine canvas. Dan 310-382-6242 boating community for over 30
USCG Licensed 100-ton years. From old 2-strokes to brand
Master Captain
new 4-strokes, we handle repair,
Deliveries/Lessons/Private Captain. Experienced,
30 years in Marina del Rey! service, electrical, installations and
Courteous, Safe and Fun! Contact Jeffry Matzdorff
323.855.0191 earthakat@msn.com. Jeffry
consultations. Contact us about
Matzdorff. 323.855.0191 anything outboard!
Wanted In Season Special!
Seed Capitol 15% off labor! Must Call for an appointment
Looking for seed capital for my start up, I can send
you a complete breakdown of how it has been used.
Serious inquires only. AmericanPlenty@gmail.com
Pick up and trailers available for a small fee
Sell it in the Classifieds! 310-823-1105
editor@marinermagazine.com 12792 W. Washington B;vd
Free! 1 block east of Beethoven
sales@andermarine.com
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