The Issue #190

December 2018
Mariner
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
BOATERS HELP WITH WOOLSEY FIRE

DOLPHIN FOUND SHOT IN SURFLINE

SEXTANTS

MARINE HEADS

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 FROM THE EDITOR

The Mariner is i BelieVe in D AV e

Editor/Publisher
Pat Reynolds
I don’t believe in Santa Claus anymore but I do believe there’s a guy around by my dock that looks like
Santa Claus. He doesn’t have a magical red sleigh but he does have a red van and doesn’t work most of
Columnist the year. Pretty sure his name is Dave and he is coincidentally from someplace up north.
Bill McNeely
If you get talking to Dave he’ll inevitably steer the conversation towards deep conspiracy theory stuff
For advertising rates and and he’ll probably begin to chain smoke at some point. If it’s December, you won’t be able to shake
Information contact the idea that this fat chain-smoking weirdo looks exactly like Santa Claus and you’ll either smirk while
310-397-1887 you listen to his insane babble or you’ll feel like the world is caving in—not knowing exactly why you
email feel that way.
editor@marinermagazine.com
Of course the idea will come into your head that Dave must know he resembles Santa; that people
have to mention it from time to time. And then you’ll think: why doesn’t he clean up his act? He looks
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exactly like a mythical character who effusively represents all that is generous, all that is kind, all that
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is caring. But there he is, riding a skateboard like a 14-year old because he has no money for gas and
Marina del Rey, CA 90295 working some sleazy disability scam to turn a buck.

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But Dave isn’t Santa. He’s just a super fat old dude that hasn’t shaved in about 10 years. He knows he
represents some crazy irony and finds that funny. He is real life bizarro Santa and somehow that’s kind
of cool. If not cool, interesting. While the other Santa’s live in fables or on TV commercials, Dave lives
as a sneakaboard on a 25-foot sailboat trying to figure out how to get by. They all have their ruse and
neither are better or worse than the other.

Wow, that got a little dark…I actually like Christmas time. Anyway, I hope you
have an amazing holiday season and that getting out in the boat is an integral part
of it all! Thank you for another wonderful year!

Thanks for picking it up!

Important WHAT’S INSIDE

Numbers
at a glance: Coming Events 6

Off the Wire 8

 Marina del Rey Boaters Help in Fire Relief Effort 10
Sheriff: Interview with Dr. Michael Mellman
310-482-6000 Murder Below the Ocean's Surface 12
A Local Dolphin Gets Senselessly Shot
 Los Angeles County
Lifeguard: Never Out of Date 17
Sextants
310-577-5700
 Vessel Assist: Catalina Currents - Island Weather 18
By Bill McNeely “The Island Guy”
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 Marine Life Rescue Around the Boat 20
Marine Toilets
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Racing - Berger - Stein Returns 22
Finley the Reindeer by Pat Reynolds
Classified Section 25
Photo by Pat Reynolds
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 Coming Events!
What’s Happening Around America’s Largest Recreational Harbor and Catalina Island Too!
December 2
SMWYC Holiday Party 2018
SMWYC would like to invite all our neighbors;
kids and adults alike, to our Annual Holiday
Party on December 2, 2018. We will be trimming
the tree from 4-6pm and serving complimentary
beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Marina del Rey
Fire Dept. will come out with trucks to pick up
toys from our Toys For Tots Drive and we will
also be welcoming some very special guests.
At 6 p.m. sit down Holiday Dinner. more info
Denise George at denise@denisonyachtsales.
com.
December 3
Free Yoga in the Park
See listing on December 2
December 8 - 11
1st Annual Christmas Crafts
Boutique in Avalon
Please join us at the 1st Annual Christmas Crafts
Boutique, in partnership with the Catalina Art
Association, featuring local artists and crafters.
10% of artist/crafter profit will be donated back
to the Catalina Island Foundation. Nice view,
snacks for sale, and great spot to pick up your
Christmas presents! Time: Saturday - Tuesday
9.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. Place: Overlook Hall, 209
East Whittley, Avalon, CA 90704
December 8
“First Saturday” Holiday Season
Celebration
You are invited to the Avalon Casino Theatre for
the rare opportunity to experience A Christmas
Story on the big screen. The movie will begin
at 5:30 pm. Each ticket includes one entry in
the raffle, appetizer and a gift from Santa. Cost:
Members $20, non-members $25, children (3-
15) $10. Time: 4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.
December 8
Marina Del Rey Farmers Market
Head to County Parking Lot 11 (Via Marina
@ Panay Way) every Saturday for farm-fresh
produce, flowers, prepared foods, handmade
items, music, and entertainment. Free admission.
Parking lot pay-and-display kiosk, just $1 per
hour. Time: Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
December 8
Snow Wonder
Ring in the holiday season at Marina del Rey’s
most festive holiday celebration. The day
begins with the family-focused Snow Wonder
festival from 12 to 6 p.m. at Burton Chace
Park. Children will enjoy crafts, snow play and
sledding, face painting, DJ entertainment, and
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more. At 5:55 p.m., a brief fireworks show kicks
off the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade,
which runs till 8.
December 8
Marina Del Rey
Holiday Boat Parade
Watch a trail of lighted boats cruise through
the main channel. Narration on a PA system
is available at the two most popular viewing
places, Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s
Village. For 2018, 4th District L.A. County
Supervisor Janice Hahn serves as the Grand
Marshall. This year’s parade theme is Winter
Water Wonderland. The event is heavily
attended and local parking lots fill quickly.
We recommend arriving early in the day and
enjoying activities and dining in the Marina
while you wait for the start of the parade. Time:
Saturday 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
December 9
Killer Rides - Holiday Car Show
Killer Shrimp hosts this annual holiday car
show and toy drive in the parking lot of its
waterfront restaurant space. Free to show and
free to attend! Spend the morning pouring over
hot rods, exotics, motorcycles, classics, and
muscle cars. Enjoy music, food, and photos
with Santa, too. Please bring a new, unwrapped
children’s toy to be donated to the L.A. County
Fire Department. Contact Killer Shrimp at
info@killershrimp.com to register your car for
the show. Time: Sunday 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
December 9
Free Yoga in the Park
See listing on December 2
December 10
Free Yoga in the Park
See listing on December 2
December 13
The Lone Woman Seminar
During a special lecture a panel of researchers
will reveal new information about why the Lone
Woman remained on San Nicolas Island after
others in her community left for the mainland.
Woman is based on the true story of a Native
American woman who was left alone on San
Nicolas Island from 1835 to 1853. The lecture
will take place at 7:00 p.m at the Channel
Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino
Visitor Center, 1901 Spinnaker Drive, in
Ventura Harbor. The program is free and open
to the public.
December 15
Marina Del Rey Farmers Market
See listing on December 8
December 15 - 18
1st Annual Christmas
Crafts Boutique
See listing on December 8
December 16
Free Yoga in the Park
See listing on December 2
December 16
Marina Lights
Enjoy Christmas lights in Burton Chace Park
every night of December, 4–10 p.m. Plus,
there’s free entertainment on Saturday evenings.
Tonight, the Voices of Christmas strolling
carolers will sing a capella holiday classics from
4 to 6 p.m. Following, enjoy a screening of The
Santa Clause, starting at 6 p.m. Free admission!
Time: Sunday 4.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
December 17
Free Yoga in the Park
See listing on December 2
December 19
Free Yachting Presentation
Join us on Wednesday, December 19 at 7:30
p.m at the California Yacht Club in Marina del
Rey for a fascinating lecture presentation by
Deep Ocean Sailor and celebrated author John
Kretschmer. His presentation is based on his
newest book, published in November, “Sailing
To the Edge Of Time.” Reservations requested,
reservations@calyachtclub.net. California
Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del
Rey, CA 90292. 310 823-4567
December 22
Marina Del Rey Farmers Market
See listing on December 8
December 22
Marina Lights
Enjoy Christmas lights in Burton Chace Park
every night of December, 4–10 p.m. Plus,
there’s free entertainment on Saturday evenings.
Tonight, the Wonderelles will perform upbeat
holiday music in a 50s/60s style from 4 to 6 p.m.
Following, enjoy a screening of Tim Burton’s
The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring your
own low-back beach chairs or picnic blankets.
A heating station will be provided, but please
dress warmly. Free admission! Time: Saturday
6. p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
December 23
Free Yoga in the Park
See listing on December 2
December 24
Free Yoga in the Park
See listing on December 2
 December 29
Marina Del Rey Farmers Market
See listing on December 8
December 29
Marina Lights
Enjoy Christmas lights in Burton Chace Park
every night of December, 4–10 p.m. Plus, there’s
free entertainment on Saturday evenings. Tonight,
the Voices of Christmas strolling carolers will
sing a capella holiday classics from 4 to 6 p.m.
Following, enjoy a screening of a sing-along
version of Frozen, starting at 6 p.m. Bring your
own low-back beach chairs or picnic blankets. A
heating station will be provided, but please dress
warmly. Free admission! Time: Saturday 4.00
p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
December 30
Free Yoga in the Park
See listing on December 2
December 31
New Year’s Eve Glow Party
Head to Burton Chace Park for a family-friendly
Glow Party, 7 p.m.–midnight, with face painting,
DJ music, dancing, and food trucks. Watch live
broadcasts of the east and west coast countdowns
to 2019 with fireworks at 8:59 p.m. and again
at 11:59 p.m. Admission is free, with food for
purchase.
December 31
46th Annual New Year’s Eve Cel-
ebration
Dance in the New Year at this black-tie optional
event in the world famous Casino Ballroom.
Includes gourmet buffet dinner, dancing,
champagne split to toast the New Year and party
favors. Reservations go on sale August 1st, 2018.
Reservations may be made by phone at 310-510-
1520. Price: $189.00 per person. Time: 6.45 p.m.
- 12.30 p.m.
Ongoing
Cruising Powerboat
Interactive Workshop
Free workshop covering powerboat theory and
basic boat handling skills using shifter/throttle
and steering wheel controls with US Powerboat
certified instructors aboard our 40’, 50’ and 55’
cruising-class powerboats. Workshops are held
on the first and third Saturday of each month at
10AM located at Windward Yacht Center 13645
Fiji Way, Marina del Rey 90292. Due to limited
boat availability please call 310 822-1037 for
more information and registration. Sponsored by
Yachts for Fun.
Marina Del Rey Anglers
Monthly Meeting
Active in the Marina since 1975, we sponsor the
Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby the longest running
fishing contest on the West Coast. Our members
sponsor the oldest Youth Fishing Program in
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California and have operated a white seabass
nursery, since 1997. The Club sponsors
private boat fishing contests, participates in
tournaments and charter boat fishing. See us
on Facebook and www.mdranglers.com. You
are invited to our monthly meetings 7:30 p.m.
the second Thursday of each month in the
Community Center at Burton Chace Park, in
Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey
Outrigger Canoe Club
Come try this exciting team water sport 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 every Friday from 7
p.m. to 10 p.m.—$3 draft beer and $3 house
wine and food specials (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 (310) 827-
7692. Please visit our website at smwyc.org
for activities, membership details, racing,
events, directions, and more.
Women’s 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 7:00 p.m., is preceded
by a social hour at 6:00, and a light dinner
is served. Each meeting features a guest
speaker discussing their adventures and
achievements that begins at 7:45. Please
RSVP to rsvp@wsasmb. 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 on the 2nd and
4th Sunday of each month on the patio at
Burton Chace park under the Club banner.
Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold
a brief business meeting and then head out
for an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after
which we gather at a member’s dock for
wine, snacks and more socializing. Visitors
are welcome and a one day guest membership
of only $10 entitles you to brunch and a day
of sailing, if space is available. No prior
sailing experience is necessary. For more info
call (310) 226-8000 or see website at www.
marinasundaysailors.org
Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay
Owners of Catalina yachts join us for our
monthly meetings at the Del Rey Yacht Club
on Palawan Way. The meetings have been
changed to the 4th Thursday of each month.
We would like to welcome Catalina owners
to join our club. We have speakers, cruises to
Catalina, races and other events throughout he
year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour
and then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main
event after that. Join the fun and meet other
owners of Catalinas. For more info email
Jeanne Cronin at jeannecro@gmail.com
Single Mariners of
Marina del Rey
Attention sailors, singles and married couples.
Single Mariners of Marina del Rey invites you
for a dinner and a day sail. Join us on the first
and third Thursdays of each month at 7ish for a
meet and greet social hour followed by dinner
and a meeting. The goal of the club is to meet
new people that have an interest in sailing or
want to learn about ocean-going sailing. If
you are a skipper and would like to host our
members or have an interest in teaching sailing
then this is the club for you. The meetings
are held inside Pacific Mariners Yacht Club.
There is a $7.00 charge for dinner or to attend.
PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way, Marina
Del Rey, there is plenty of free parking at
the club. For additional information contact
Single Mariners Commodore, Alan Rock at
alanrock1@gmail.com, 310-721-2825 or visit
the website www.singlemariners.net.
To list a coming event (for free!)
email editor@marinermagazine.com
O F F TH E WI R E
A m e r i c a n S a i l i n g A ss o c i at i o n S h o w s R e s p e c t for Vets

LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2018 – The American Sailing Association (ASA), in partnership with its national network of affiliate sailing schools,
announced recently a special initiative exclusively for active and retired military to thank them for their sacrifices in carrying out their respective
missions to protect the United States and its interests, and maintain the safety and freedom of U.S. citizens. For 365 days beginning on Veterans Day
2018, America’s premier sail education authority will take advantage of its unique position to express its gratitude to these brave individuals by offering
ASA’s basic sailing course (ASA 101) at a special rate.

“We believe that sailing places people in the ‘here and now’ like few other activities can,” said Lenny Shabes, ASA’s Chairman of the Board. “Immersed
in beautiful, natural scenery, sailing offers a healthy and peaceful environment in which to recharge and reduce stress – something we can all use,
especially our military who have given so much while defending our daily freedom.”

The official kick-off date is November 11, 2018, with a soft launch scheduled for October 15 2018. Participating ASA schools will offer a minimum
of $50.00 or 10% off of their regular “Basic Keelboat Sailing” (ASA 101) tuition to U.S. veterans and active duty military through November 11,
2019. Many schools will be offering a greater savings and several have sailboats to accommodate disabled students who need a more stable or custom
platform. School specific program details can be found at asa.com/veterans.

“This exclusive offer for U.S. military personnel is a token of our appreciation for the contributions they make on our behalf every single day,” Shabes
added. “We hope that it will serve as an invitation to explore the fun and exciting world of sailing with family and friends.”

During ASA’s “Basic Keelboat Sailing” course, students begin their sailing journeys by learning the essential skills to take the helm or crew a sailboat.
Taught by ASA-certified instructors, the multi-day class covers basic sailing terminology, sailboat parts and functions, basic sail trim, points of sail,
seamanship, basic navigation rules and more. Upon completion of the course, students will receive their ASA 101 certification from the ASA and can
safely continue to enjoy the sailing lifestyle with family and friends.

Active and retired military interested in this program can go to asa.com/veterans to find a participating school in their area. Alternatively, they can
consider an ASA school in a vacation destination and contact the school for participation information and other details.

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h o l i D AY B o At p A r A D e D e c e m B e r 8

If you are a boater and enjoy the holiday season, there is truly nothing better than the Marina del Rey HOliday Boat Parade. Approximately 25,000
people view the Marina del Rey Boat Parade each year and for good reason - it's a blast. If you're a boater, you can join in the fun with something simple
and easy - a few lights strewn on the mast or flying bridge. Or you can pull the stops out and try and win this thing! Either way, it's always a great way
to bond with friends and family.

Attendees can enjoy a festive day in the Marina throughout the day. The Department of Beaches and Harbors will organize the 4th Annual Snow Wonder
event at Burton Chace Park from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. leading up to the Boat Parade. It's a free event. Children can enjoy real snow, sledding, arts &
crafts, face painting, live DJ, food trucks, and much more.

A traditional fireworks display kicks off the evening. Fireworks site is on the jetty near the entrance of the main channel. All boats will begin circling
the main channel of the Marina at 6:00 PM.

The Grand Marshall this year is Janice Hahn who was elected to the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors in November 2016. She represents the 4th district
which stretches from Marina del Rey through the beach cities, the Palos Verdes
Peninsula, the Harbor Area, Long Beach, through the Gateway Cities and east to
Diamond Bar.

For more information go to mdrboatparade.com

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12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Snow Wonder at Burton Chace Park
5:55 pm – 6:00 pm Fireworks Show
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 56th Annual Holiday Boat Parade

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 Boaters Head to
Malibu to Assist in Relief Effort
E
very year there are fires here in Southern California but
this year they were more savage and heart wrenching
than what we normally see. Up north, in Paradise
California, the “Camp Fire” is still burning as this is
written and will likely be responsible for hundreds
of deaths. Closer to home, Malibu also went up in
flames. According to Cal Fire, The Woolsey Fire was
responsible for 1,500 structures being destroyed, 96,949 acres burned and
three people lost their lives because of it. Everyone in L.A., wherever they
were, at some point, tasted the ash in the air and saw an ominous sky that
glowed post apocalyptic. It was horrible, but there if is a silver lining, it’s
that tragedies like this can remind us that when things get bad, there a lot
of folks that will put down what they’re doing and get to the business of
helping others. Here in Marina del Rey, some conscientious boaters did
just that—one in fact, is an advertiser in The Mariner.
After the fire became a bit more contained Chad Pordes of Pordes
Marine Services gathered food and supplies for victims and first
responders traveling by boat, knowing that road closures would inhibit
this kind of assistance.
“After watching distressing videos on the news, seeing pictures on social
media, and looking at the flames glow along our beautiful coast line,
we looked to try and help,” said Pordes of his (and other’s) efforts. “As
transportation resources were limited, with the help of a caring boating
community we took action via boat to supply the Malibu coast with life
saving necessities.”
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Photos courtesy of Chad Pordes
As the fires raged through the hills of Malibu, Pordes and company
delivered 26 cases of water, 50 flashlights, lots of food, and gasoline for
the generators that would provide much needed power.
“After the word got out,” Pordes said, “More and more people wanted to
help in any way possible.”
As the community came together to support lives affected along the
Malibu coastline they made a special delivery of 20 pizzas, Gatorade
and wet wipes to the first responders working countless hours to battle
the blaze.
Once in the Malibu area, the team also contacted human shelters and
animal shelters to help in any way they could. Pordes said that between the
help of this selfless group of individuals and the power of social media, he
accepted donations of hay bales and over one thousand pounds of animal
feed for the evacuated animals.
A tired but appreciative Pordes seemed in awe of how generous people
behaved in this devastating situation.
“I just want to thank all the men and women that spent long days and
longer nights fighting the blaze to keep our community a whole,” he said.
“As the community comes together stronger then ever and the rebuilding
process in mind, my company, Pordes Marine has partnered with Mike
Davis Custom Homes to help the Victims of the Hill fire and the Woolsey
fire rebuild.”
 And Pordes wasn’t the only MdR boater to
climb in a boat and get his hands dirty. Howard
Leight, a billionaire entrepreneur who owns
the143-foot yacht, Leight Star, contacted his
friend Bill Kerbox saying he wanted to use
the plus-sized motor yacht as a supply ship for
the many Malibu residents who were in need.
According to a story in the L.A. Times, Kerbox
estimated the boat was stocked with about 3,000
bottles of water, 100 gallons of fuel, shovels,
snacks, dog food—and a good amount of beer.

Leight was personally affected by the blaze.

He owns homes in the area and a winery that
was mostly destroyed in the fire. After he dealt
with his own affairs he knew he wanted to help
and took to the Leight Star. A squad of surfers,
kayakers and boaters in dinghies helped unload
supplies at Paradise Cove bucket brigade style.
Although local authorities reportedly took pause
at the site of this giant yacht with a small army
of people ready to storm the beach, everyone
eventually found a rhythm and the supplies
made it to their destination.

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 Photo Pat Reynolds
Murder Below the
Surface of the Ocean
Nearly all the time, when writing a news
story, objectivity is something that is holy and
adhered to. It's actually a great exercise—to
step outside the confines of personal preference
and prejudice and simply tell a story of what
happened to someone or some thing at some
time, some where. But every once in a while,
something happens that makes it impossible to
summon that objectivity; either that or maybe
what's happened is just objectively wrong and
horrible. That's the way this one feels...
This past month, the long time marine animal
rescue expert in this area, Peter Wallerstein, got
a call that there was a dolphin in the surf-line
of Manhattan Beach and that he should come
out and see what he could do. He arrived, and
with the help of the on-duty lifeguards they
pulled the dolphin ashore, apparently dead
from a gun shot wound.
"The lifeguards and I went in the water and
pulled it out of the water and I saw a little hole
in his side," Wallerstein said. "It looked like
a gun shot wound. So I took it to the rehab
center where she did a radio graph and
determined that it was shot. She pulled out the
bullet for evidence."
The bullet was then surrendered to the The
National Marine Fisheries Service who is in
charge of the investigation. Wallerstein has
been rescuing marine mammals for decades
and has seen just about everything, including
many sea lions killed or wounded from
gunshot, but he's never seen a dolphin suffer
such a fate.
12 The Mariner - Issue 190 2018
Top; A local sea lion that suffered a deadly a
bullet shot wound. Above; Animal rescuer Peter
Wallerstein transporting a sick dolphin to a rehab
center back in 2014, Sea lion pic Maddalena Bearzi.
Wallerstein pic Pat Reynolds
"I've been doing this so long, I'm not surprised
that anything happens." Wallerstein stated in
a matter of fact way. "I wasn't really shocked but
it obviously upsets me that someone would go
off and shoot a beautiful dolphin like that. We're
going to pursue it; there's a lot of calls coming
in with evidence, so we're going to do the best
we can."
Another marine mammal specialist in the area,
Marine biologist Dr. Maddalena Bearzi, founder
of the Ocean Conservation Society was also
concerned and taken aback by the news. Like
Wallerstein, she had never seen a dolphin wash
up with a gunshot wound.
"In over twenty years of research on wild
dolphins and whales off California—specifically
in Santa Monica Bay, I have never came across
a dolphin killed by a gun," Bearzi stated.
She went on to say that she had heard of incidents
in the U.S. but never in the Santa Monica Bay.
Indeed the Whale and Dolphin Conservation
has stated that since 2002, there have been at
least 17 documented cases of stranded dolphins
with evidence of gunshot wounds, and with the
majority (70%) occurring since 2010.
"I do believe there is a strong need for
better protection of dolphins and whales off
California," Bearzi said. "Many people still
don’t know that these species are protected
under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and
even boaters need to pay careful attention when
approaching them. It’s a violation of federal
law to harass or harm them and penalties can
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 Never Out
of date
Sextants are magical, intimidating,
historic, poetic and something some
boaters should definitely carry

A
h, the sextant…that odd magical contraption that sleeps in an aged wooden box and stored in a seldom used locker. Every once
in a while you break it out and it’s glorious to behold—there’s a poetry in its very existence. You look at the curves and the
shiny mirrors, then you spin the dials—they feel substantial and real. You gaze at the increment markers and numbers and hold
it in your hand just as Captain Cook’s navigator did with something oh so similar. As you feel the weight of this incredible
innovative invention you mutter, “I wish I knew how to use this God damn thing…”And you put it back into the really cool
wooden box.

It’s okay, you’re not alone in any of these emotions. It really is an amazing tool and so many of us would like to have a better understanding of it. It’s
in all the magazines and books—“don’t rely solely on battery operated modern electronics. They will fail or you will run out of batteries.” It’s so true
and you know it, but this thing looks like a puzzle that you don’t have the time or inclination to figure out. Maybe so, but let’s talk about it anyway.

What is undeniable about the sextant is its timelessness. The first sextant was produced by John Bird in 1759 and it is not tremendously different than
one you would buy today and is every bit as useful. And if you are a long-range cruiser, it really is an important piece of equipment to keep at the ready.
As complicated as it looks, the concepts it employs are relatively basic. As most know, the theory revolves around the consistent behavior of the sun
and stars in relation to the very fixed nature of the horizon. Celestial navigation, as it is known, has been at the core of ocean navigation for thousands
of years. It’s believed that as early as 1200 B.C. sailors and mariners were figuring out their direction by looking to the sky and doing a bit of math.

Without going into the actual math formulas that are involved, it’s fair to say that those with tendencies and talents towards arithmetic will probably have
a bit better of a time picking it up, but it isn’t overwhelming. It requires the use of a nautical almanac, the numbers gathered from the sextant siting and
a clock to provide some numbers, but it’s a simple formula: For example it may be something like: Latitude equals a particular distance minus another
number (that’s found in the almanac). That’s really broad-stroking it but the point is, at its basics, it’s a process of gathering a small amount of pertinent
numbers, then doing some adding and subtracting producing information that will keep you on track and rolling in the right direction. Although there
is a good amount to know when it comes to celestial navigation, they say if you can just master taking noon sites, you can navigate across an ocean.

While there may be some that believe celestial navigation is some antiquated esoteric process for sailing geeks that have too much time on their hands,
the truth is this skill is something that has true practical applications. Finding all of your electronic navigation equipment just got toasted or flooded-
out for one reason or another is a sinking feeling if you are out of sight of land or hundreds of miles off shore. The security of knowing that should
something like that happen, you can just open up that locker, grab that old wooden box, pull out the crazy contraption and find your way to land the way
they’ve done for centuries is well worth the trouble of learning how.

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C ATALIN A CUR R E NTS

Quiet Time on
the Island

By Bill McNeely
“The Island Guy!”

“Catalina Island is such a busy place – that’s a big deterrent for me. I’ve never been there.”

This is a line in an e-mail I just got from someone curious about boating and cruising, wondering what was good about it and why someone might want
to do it.

It illustrates the view more than a few have of Catalina, but it’s more of an image that is probably based on Avalon in July or August, where folks take a
ferry ride over, grab lunch with three to six drinks at a mobbed restaurant or bar, and catch the ferry back. It’s too bad people have this overriding image
because they are missing out on the best thing about our Pacific island paradise – the rest of the year.

We are in the un-busy season at Catalina. And, of course, some places at Catalina are always un-busy, but even more so now. Honest, folks – this is
when the island shines. It would be a shame to miss it.

At this time of year, you will have no trouble getting a mooring anywhere, anytime, and the anchorage spots are wide open. There’s been a change in
mooring fees at Avalon: The old wintertime “Buy 2 nights, get the next 5 free” policy is gone, replaced with “Buy 4 nights, get the next 3 free” for the
whole year except June 15 – September 15. The rest of the island still has the old “Buy 2, get 5” discount. But everywhere, you can get a prime mooring.
At Two Harbors, the harbor patrol goes off duty about 11 p.m. this time of year, so if you are coming in at night, just pick up a mooring and relax until
morning. You can sort out specifics and pay then.
Remember that weather at Catalina is more moderate than at the mainland, and it’s good all through the winter. Winter (Dec – Feb) daily highs average
66, and nightly lows average 46. There are rainy days (see below on water), but not many each year. It may not be 80’s and tropical, but it is nice.
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Compared to other places I’ve lived (Cleveland, Chicago, Providence, Philadelphia …), winter weather at Catalina is wonderful.

Ashore, you will find things very relaxed. I especially like an Isthmus trip the weekend before the Super Bowl. Weather is usually good, and we’ve
rarely had more than five other boats in the cove! On land we get the friendliest possible service from people who are really happy to see us. I always
enjoy getting to know the “natives” better, and they like getting to know us. When I get back at a busier time, they always remember “that guy who
comes in the winter.” And not much is nicer than sitting by the big fireplace at the Banning House for a glass of wine (bring your own) before heading
back to the boat.

Avalon has the calm and steady small-town charm everyone hopes for when they first see it approaching from the water. Everything you need is there,
without any of the mob-hustle surrounding the mainland’s holidays. This year, a new and much bigger Von’s grocery will open in Avalon, and the
Conservancy will debut their Trailhead Center at the east end of Crescent Ave. Along with old favorites (a few have closed), there will be new things
to discover and explore, without the crowds of summer.

Assuming we get a bit of rain, the interior of the island will “green up.” Winter, without the blazing sun, is the perfect time for that hike you have
wanted to do, but didn’t because the heat kept you on the boat or on the beach. There is nothing quite like the unspoiled heart of Catalina at this time of
year. The only crowds you will find might be a small herd of buffalo. By the way, if you do see them, they are NOT tame! Avoid any contact. They are
also usually shy, and will avoid you, but must be left undisturbed. You can get more buffalo advice from the Conservancy, at that new Trailhead Center
in Avalon, or at the Visitors’ Center at Two Harbors.

Lastly, it’s important to remember that water on the island is in short supply. Now it’s available, but not really abundant. The big Middle Ranch
Reservoir, which serves Avalon and the eastern half of the island, was reporting about half-full at the end of October (538 acre-ft on hand of 1149 acre-ft
capacity). With an average winter for rainfall, this will rise between now and May. The alarmingly low levels we saw in late 2016 are behind us and not
likely to recur this year or next. The west end’s supplies come from a different reservoir, where current levels are also adequate but not full. Progress
continues on a longer-term fresh water answer, with a big need for more tanks for the desalination output at Avalon.

So, do not let the busy, crowded reputation of Catalina Island be a deterrent to your visits, especially at this time of year. If you really want to sit on
the same barstool for a day, you still can (and get better service). But the island in the uncrowded winter is the perfect fix for the mainland hustle. I’ll
see you there!

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RO U N D THE BOAT
No One Wants to
Talk About it But...
By Don Casey
M
odern marine toilets
require minimal
maintenance,
but ignore them
completely at your
own peril.
Cleaning the Lines
Heads flushed with salt water accumulate scale
deposits in the discharge channels and hoses.
Scale deposits cause a head to get progressively
harder to flush, and it is scale on the valves that
allows water in the discharge line to leak back
into the bowl. Calcium deposits eventually lead
to total blockage, a most unpleasant prospect.
Avoiding this problem is as easy as running a
pint of white vinegar through the head once a
month. Move the vinegar through the head
slowly, giving the head a single pump every 4 or
5 minutes. The mildly acidic vinegar dissolves
fresh scale inside the head and hoses. When
the vinegar has passed all the way through the
system, pump a gallon of fresh water through to
flush the lines.
If you suspect you already have a scale build-
up, dissolve it with a 10% solution of muriatic
acid, available from most hardware stores. The
acid won't harm porcelain, plastic, or rubber
parts. It does attack metal, but consequential
damage takes a long time. The biggest danger
is to eyes and skin, so be sure you observe all
label precautions.
Pour two cups of acid into the bowl. It will
fizz as it reacts with the calcium deposits on
the bowl valve. When the fizzing stops, pump
the head-intake closed-just enough to empty
the bowl. This moves the acid into the pump.
After a few minutes pump again to move the
20 The Mariner - Issue 190 2018
acid into the discharge hose. Let it sit a few
more minutes before opening the intake and
thoroughly flushing the toilet and lines. The
acid is "used up" as it reacts with the calcium,
so heavy scaling may call for more than one
treatment. Scale and salt also find their way
into the anti-siphon valve in the discharge line.
Remove the valve and soak it in warm, soapy
water to dissolve deposits that could be holding
it shut-or open.
Lubricating
To keep the pump operating smoothly, follow
your monthly vinegar flush with a dose of oil.
The best choice is a lubricant intended for
marine toilets, but you can also use mineral oil.
Oil lubricates the pump wall and helps to keep
internal rubber and leather parts supple.
The usual treatment is to let a little water into
the bowl, pour in a couple of ounces of lube,
and pump this through the toilet. This method
is adequate, but less than ideal because it
lubricates only the discharge side of the pump.
To also lubricate the intake side, disconnect the
intake hose from the closed seacock and pour
the oil into this hose. Pumping the head will pull
this oil through both chambers of the pump.
While you are servicing the head, lightly coat
the piston rod with Teflon grease. This will
prolong the life of the piston-rod seal.
Odor
Marine toilets need not stink, but they often do.
The discharge hose is, by far, the most common
culprit. To check yours, rub the hose with a
clean cloth, then sniff the cloth. If it has picked
up an odor, the hose is permeable and you will
never eliminate the odor until you replace this
hose with proper sanitation hose.
Leaking connections are another source of
odor, and you can use your cloth the same way
...Marine Toilet Maintenance
to locate a leak. Also check the seal around the
piston rod. On some heads, tightening the seal
will stop a leak; on others a leaky piston-rod seal
must be replaced.
Another common source of head odor is grass
and other marine life trapped inside the flush-
water passage under the rim of the bowl. Prevent
this by installing a strainer in the intake line.
An anti-siphon valve in the discharge line can
also release odors into the boat. A properly
installed valve vents outside the cabin area.
Overhaul
If the toilet gives off a foul odor but it isn't
leaking, if it is difficult to pump but the discharge
hose isn't clogged, or if it just isn't working right,
it is time for an overhaul. The exact procedure
for rebuilding your head will depend upon the
make and model, but marine toilets are simple
machines and you are not likely to encounter
many difficulties. Rebuild kits are available
that contain new valves, springs, gaskets, and
often screws-in short, everything you need to
recondition the toilet. The kit will also provide a
detailed instruction sheet.
What the instruction sheet may not tell you is
that overhauling a toilet is always more pleasant
and nearly always easier when you remove
it from the head compartment before taking it
apart. It may also fail to instruct you to lay out
the parts in order as you dismantle the toilet so
you will know which screws go where, or how
each valve should be oriented.
A few general rules apply to virtually all manual
toilets and may help you to avoid problems:
• Weighted flapper valves always have the
weight up, and flapper valves always open to
give the least restricted flow, i.e., they should
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 Evolution of a Race
The William Berger William Stein Race
By Rick Ruskin
A
s we approach the Golden Anniversary of the Del Rey
Yacht Club’s William Berger and William Stein Series,
it’s great to see how these unique ocean races continue to
grow and thrive, providing sailors with interesting courses
and great competition.
As the individual races of this series have evolved, so have the rules,
participants and boats competing. Nearly 50 years ago, most boats racing
in this series were crewed by family sailing most often in large heavy
family cruisers or heavy hi tech IOR designs.
Today, the majority of the boats racing are crewed by friends, co-workers
and industry professionals in more lightweight, sometimes even carbon
boats. Now the fleet contains designs like the nimble TP 52s or the class
informally known as sleds to agile feather-light sport boats. In 2016, local
club racers like Lea and Jerry Kaye on their C & C 25, MisQue, competed
with Pyewacket, a 68’ ocean racer skippered by Roy Disney for the
Overall trophy and in 2018 the William Berger Series was won by David
Inglis’ Del Rey Yacht Club entry, Stray Dog. This Bruce Farr designed,
carbon fiber 36 footer is rigged, with a canting keel, twin retractable
dagger boards and twin rudders. She weighs just 5300 LBS. That’s a long
way from just a decade ago when the overall winner was “Sunrise”, a
Newport 30!
The William Stein Series has evolved in a similar way. What used to
be a cruising race filled mostly with small family cruising designs, now
encompasses cruiser/racers that can really perform, while still being very
comfortable when the boat is at the dock when the wine gets served. The
2018 winner of the Stein Series was decided by a tie breaker between
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is Nearly 50 and Still Standing Strong
two DRYC Catalina 42s, skippered by Ron Jacobs and Lee Lewis,
respectively. The Cat 42 is a great example of a boat that has excellent
sailing characteristics and is also extremely comfortable down below.
Changes for 2019
This year we reexamined this fan-favorite series and made a few small but
relevant changes to keep the event interesting and progressing along with
the times and attitudes of participating racers.
The Malibu and Return Race starts the series off the first weekend of the
new year and it often happens to be in very light winds. With these typical
conditions in mind, Paul Berger, son of the series namesake, has amended
the William Berger Deed of Gift, allowing the Race Committee to choose
a shorter course if needed.
A “race throw out” has also been added, which allows an entry to miss a
race in the 6 month long series and still have a shot at the overall trophy.
Another great update is that the ORCA fleet (multihulls) will be returning
this year, led by multihull guru Mike Leneman. This active fleet will keep
participation numbers up and provide an added degree of excitement
throughout the fleet.
For 2019, sponsors and a pre-race dock party have also been added.
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Built by Kirie Singlehanding set up, Sailomat wing
vane self-steering ,18 HP Volvo autopilot, furling
genoa new charge and a house battery. $18,000 obo.
Call Carlos 310-612-9265
30’ Catalina 1987
Universal 25hp diesel. Furling genoa and autopilot.
New batteries, toilet & waterpump. H&C pressure
water w/shower. Avon dinghy. Great slip available.
$22,500 OFFERS 310 430-1769 Richard
Catalina 30 1983
Located in Marina Del Rey. Good condition, easy to
sail. Listed at $19,900 Call 949-933-7146
Ericson 27’ 1974
Mercury outboard 8hr, Many sails, needs some tlc
$4,500 obo - Pls call rick at 818-445-9882
Mallard 26’ Ecume de Mere
“Yellow Submarine” quarter tonner. Featured on
cover of this magazine January 2015. New jib, stereo,
batteries, oil line and topside paint. Appeared on
cover of The Mariner in 2015. $6,000. 310-439-0101
L-7 Trimaran
23 feet. Full sail inventory, faster than an F-28,
presently in bulkhead tie, folds/slides for trailering.
Single-handable. Mike 310-821-6762
Power Boats
42’ Pacemaker 1969
Completely restored twin diesels, generator, radar,
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aboard in A basin MDR. Jim (602) 361-7782 hrs. Asking $2000 each. 310-822-0417
36’ Hatteras Sportfisher Various Outboards
1986 Sedan Cruiser in Pristine condition with ONLY 4 HP Evinrude short 2stroke
300 hours on diesel Caterpillar engines! Located in 4 HP Tohatsu short 4 stroke
MdR. 818-200-9770 - steveklein01@gmail.com 6 HP Tohatsu short 4 stroke
Proline 241 1998 7,5 HP Mercury long 2 stroke
Cuddy cabin walk around with bimini top, canvas 8 HP Yamaha x long el trim 4stroke
cover and trailer Clean professionally maintained. 50 HP Suzuki long remote 4stroke,
Mercruiser Bravo 3 I/O and Honda BF24 OB engine. 50 HP Mercury long remote 2stroke
$Best offer Call Keith 310 437-0677 60 Suzuki long remote 4 stroke, ,
Small Boats Call for prices 310-823-1105
16’ Glasspar, 17’ Glasspar, 17’ Glastron, 8,6 west
Marine Infl. 10’ Zodiac Infl. Call for prices 310-823-
Other Stuff
Spinnaker for Catalina 38
1105
In very good condition $600 - 310-871-5260
Dinghy’s/Kayaks Cruising gear
17’ Double Slide Seat
ULine Crescent SP-18 IceMaker $275. Saltwater
Sculling Rowboat.
Large Fishing Net $30. Marinco Pigtail Adapters $50-
“All Water” Sculling. It there’s wave action or a chop
$200. Solas 3-Blade Prop 9 1/4x10 $30. Stainless
on the water no problem-this boat is designed to han-
Anchor Danforth Style $150. OBO & Photos available.
dle it. Whitehall Spirit Tango- 3 for sale from 3K- 8.5K.
Estelle 818-486-5445 estelferd@hotmail.com
Call (310)795-5002.
Electrical panels
Mad River 14' red canoe
Blue Seas 3 pos and 8 pos, virtually new. Bass panels
Comfortable fold down padded seats. Paddles, 2
w/analog gauges AC/DC. Rotary ship/shore switch.
auto/manual PFD's and car top carrier included. $600.
Call for prices 310-305-1122.
424 289-0661.
Jib Sail
12-foot CL Caribe RIB
Mint condition Doyle headsail. Dimensions: Luff - 52’,
w/40 hp Suzuki (4 stroke) 310-823-1105
Leech - 49’, Foot - 16’7”. Costs $3500 new from Doyle
Achilles Inflatable
Sails. $300 OBO. Call 424-744-6618. I can also email
9’ Achilles - 310 823-1105
photos of the sail
Outboards/Engines Variety of stuff
Various outboards
Life jackets, blocks, rope, aluminum tubing, sails,
9.8 hp XL Tohatsu $1,500
hardware......a shop full of used stuff, even abalone
15 hp Yamaha $1,500
irons. For sale: cheap. Was going to call myself
15 hp Nissan $1,500
“Mini- minies” Call first to make sure I’m around. Mike
9.9 Tohatsu 2 stroke $600
Leneman- Multi Marine. 310-821-6762
9.9 Honda $1,300 Oil Painting Marina del Rey
2 hp Suzuki 2 stroke $300 8x10 original oil painting of yacht sailing out, MdR
3.5 Mercury $650 background, great detail and color. Must see. $150.
3.5 Mercury $700 Jerry-(310)-306-0988-jerome999@ca.rr.com
2 hp Honda $600 Oil Painting Catalina Island
3.5 Tohatsu $650 16x20 original oil painting of Avalon Bay,
310-822-8618 above and below water. City, dolphins, fish, must see.
6 HP Johnson $600.Jerry-(310)-306-0988 - jerome999@ca.rr.com
2 cyl. 2 cycle Long Shaft with larger dia. lower pitch Help Wanted
prop, better for sailboat. For external tank. Reduced Marketing/Sales Assistant
$550 OBO. 310 710-9195 Long Established Hi End Beverly Hills Men’s Custom
3.5 HP Mercury Clothier seeks a service oriented hi end clothing ex-
4 cycle long shaft. Run only 4 hrs. Cost $1200 Re- perienced person as a personal marketing and sales
duced $700 OBO. 310 710-9195 assistant for a broad range of in shop duties, client
3.5 HP Johnson
phone contact, in shop sales, display, service, pref-
2 cycle short shaft, run only 10 hours since rebuilt
(new piston, rings, impeller, etc.) and repaint. Re-
erably with some basic mac computer and graphics
skills for setting up and sending email constant con-
duced $500 OBO. Call 310 710-9195
tact marketing promotions, etc. Full time, Salary plus
Suzuki 200 HP
 commission. Long term career opportunity. Send
Resume to greg@gregchapman.com.
Chuck Myers at 310-529-0808
Donate Boats
Looking for Boat Donation for
Marine Mammal Research
The Ocean Conservation Society, that conducts
valuable research of marine mammals in the Santa
Monica Bay, is looking for boat donations. There are
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Services
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Stereos, speakers, sound system installation. 27
years experience in mobile electronics. With a bs
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6575
Yacht delivery/Instruction
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Splicing Services
The old Ships Store may be gone, but I’m back! Call
Denny at (310)422-1453. Custom Yacht Carpentry by
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Canvas Boat Covers and Repairs
T he Master’s Vessel
New boat covers, canvas repair, restore water
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