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Mariner Issue 185
Mariner Issue 185
Mariner
Issue #185
July 2018
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July 4 Harbor. Fireworks begin at dark. More favorite is the Marina del Rey Free Summer
Red, White, & Blue Block Party @ information (310) 510-4249 Concert Series. Yep – free! Grab your family, a
Marina Del Rey Hotel July 12 picnic dinner, and a blanket or low-profile beach
Join us on July 4th for food, drinks, games, Summer Concerts In The Park chairs and make your way to Burton Chace Park
and live music – all day long at the Marina del Presents Opera by the Shore for this popular event series. First come, first
Rey Hotel, starting at 11 a.m. The DJ will be The L.A. County Department of Beaches & served
spinning 1 p.m. until the fireworks begin at 9 Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert July 28
p.m. Visit www.marinadelreyhotel.com for Series in Burton Chace Park. The concerts are Marina Movie Nights
ticket information. free and do not require tickets; however, the Dirty Dancing
July 4 park may close if capacity is reached. First Free admission! 8:00 to 10 p.m. See July 14 for
4Th Of July Fireworks Celebration come, first served. This Thursday emerging details
Celebrate 4th of July with the best fireworks opera stars from the Loren L. Zachary National July 29
display on the Westside! Spend the day in Vocal Competition will perform along the water Old Fashioned Day in the Park
the Marina with a picnic in the park, enjoy in arias and ensembles from best-loved operas Tour vintage yachts and classic cars from
a waterfront dinner with firework views, or in this always-popular concert. Maestro Frank the 1920’s to 1960’s! Old Fashioned Day in
charter a yacht for a harbor cruise and get the Fetta conducts the Marina del Rey Symphony the Park is about reliving the days of spirited
ultimate front-row seat. 9:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. July 14 yachts and classy cars. Sponsored by the Classic
July 4 Marina Movie Nights – LALA Land Yacht Association and LA County Beaches and
Annual 4th of July Parade, Dinner The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches Harbors. Would you like to participate?
at the Casino Ballroom, Fireworks & Harbors presents Movie Nights in Burton For event info contact Christine Rohde 310-
Display Chace Park! Pack your picnic baskets and enjoy 429-3028; sparklechristine@gmail.com
Celebrate 4th of July on beautiful Catalina outdoor movie screenings under the stars. Click For classic car registration contact Gerard Buck,
Island! The annual golf cart parade down the website button for the 2018 lineup. Movies Staff Commodore. Free to the Public!
Crescent Avenue begins at 1pm. Enjoy a BBQ start at 8 p.m., but arrive by 7 to pick out your More info 818- 701-0782
buffet dinner & music of the USC Marching spot on the lawn and participate in an interactive
Band…More info (310) 510-1520 dance lesson. Free admission! 8:00 to 10 p.m.
July 5 July 21 Ongoing
"Beach Eats" Summer Concerts In The Park
Food Truck Thursdays Presents Lalah Hathaway (R & B) Marina Del Rey Anglers
Beach Eats is a weekly food truck gathering The L.A. County Department of Beaches & Monthly Meeting
at Marina “Mother’s” Beach on summer Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert Active in the Marina since 1975, we sponsor
Thursdays, 5–9 p.m. Live bands play 6-8 p.m. Series in Burton Chace Park. The concerts are the Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby the longest
Bring your own camping chair or picnic blanket free and do not require tickets; however, the running fishing contest on the West Coast. Our
and enjoy dinner and a free show. Click the park may close if capacity is reached. First members sponsor the oldest Youth Fishing
website button for the music and truck lineup. come, first served. 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Program in California and have operated a white
5 p.m to 9 p.m. July 21 seabass nursery, since 1997. The Club sponsors
July 6 Marina Del Rey Farmers Market private boat fishing contests, participates in
Two Harbors Independence Day Head to County Parking Lot 11 (Via Marina tournaments and charter boat fishing. See us
Weekend Celebration Children’s @ Panay Way) every Saturday for farm-fresh on Facebook and www.mdranglers.com. You
Festival, Annual Dinghy Parade produce, flowers, prepared foods, handmade are invited to our monthly meetings 7:30 p.m.
and Fireworks Show items, music, and entertainment. Open year- the second Thursday of each month in the
Kick off Independence Day with our 32nd round. Free admission. Parking lot pay-and- Community Center at Burton Chace Park, in
Annual Children’s Festival. Have your kids join display kiosk, just $1 per hour. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marina Del Rey
us on the beach for crafts & activities. July 26 Marina del Rey
Decorate your dinghy in a creative patriotic Summer Concerts In The Park Outrigger Canoe Club
theme and follow us in a parade through the Presents Leonard Bernstein at Come try this exciting team water sport at
coves of the West End for our 15thAnnual 100: Ballet With Bernstein Mothers’ Beach, Palawan Way (south of
Dinghy Parade. Prizes will be awarded to Summertime offers a lot of fun opportunities on Admiralty), Marina del Rey. Newcomers
the most creative dinghies. Come watch our the Los Angeles Westside, and one undoubtable are welcome; women practice Mondays &
spectacular firework show over the Isthmus
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Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 7:30 Since 1981 MSSC has brought together skippers
a.m. Men practice Tuesdays and Thursday, and crew in a friendly social environment for
5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 7:30 a.m. For more daysails in Santa Monica Bay and cruises to Don’t Sit
information, email info@marinaoutrigger.org
or visit www.marinaoutrigger.org.
Catalina and other destinations. We meet on
the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month on the
Still!
Marina Outrigger’s patio at Burton Chace park under the Club
Keiki (Kids) Program banner. Meetings start at 10:00 a.m. We hold A DV ERT IS E !
Young people ages 7-14 are invited to Mothers’ a brief business meeting and then head out for
Beach, Palawan Way (south of Admiralty), an afternoon of sailing on the Bay after which
Marina del Rey for an introduction to Hawaiian- we gather at a member’s dock for wine, snacks Let ‘em Know
style outrigger canoe racing Saturdays, 11 a.m. and more socializing. Visitors are welcome You’re Out There
to 1 p.m. The low-cost summer program offers and a one day guest membership of only $10
kids a chance to compete and to learn about entitles you to brunch and a day of sailing, if
an ocean sport through history, culture, and space is available. No prior sailing experience
teamwork. Sponsored by the Marina del Rey is necessary. For more info call (310) 226-8000
Outrigger Canoe Club. Judy Barnes, (310) or see website at www.marinasundaysailors.org
339-2928, judybarnes44@gmail.com, www. Catalinas of Santa Monica Bay
marinaoutrigger.org. Owners of Catalina yachts join us for our
Tropical Rock monthly meetings at the Del Rey Yacht Club
Every Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The on Palawan Way. The meetings have been
Warehouse Restaurant Unkle Monkey duo changed to the 4th Thursday of each month.
performs island music and pop/rock on guitar, We would like to welcome Catalina owners
ukulele, congas, and steel drum. Voted one to join our club. We have speakers, cruises to
of the ‘Top 3 Bands on the Westside’ by The Catalina, races and other events throughout he
Argonaut two years in a row. They are a “boater
friendly band” and will take all your Jimmy
year. Our doors open at 6:00 for happy hour and
then dinner around 7 to 7:30 and our main event
The Mariner
Buffett requests! Happy Hour 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. after that. Join the fun and meet other owners of
4499 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey
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Catalinas. For more info email Jeanne Cronin at
Santa Monica editor@marinermagazine.com
jeannecro@gmail.com
Windjammers Yacht Club Single Mariners of Marina del Rey
We invite members, guests, and prospective Attention sailors, singles and married couples.
members to join us for cocktails, food, live Single Mariners of Marina del Rey invites you
music, dancing and fun on Sunday afternoons for a dinner and a day sail. Join us on the first
from 4:00 to 7:00 (food served at 5:00). No and third Thursdays of each month at 7ish for a
reservations needed. This is a great way to end meet and greet social hour followed by dinner
your day on the water, or just to wind down from and a meeting. The goal of the club is to meet
the weekend. Live jazz or classic rock bands are new people that have an interest in sailing or
here for entertainment. We are located at 13589 want to learn about ocean going sailing. We are
Mindanao Way (310) 827-7692. Please visit a FUN social club built around weekend sailing
our website at www.smwyc.org for activities, on the bay. We match skippers with crew for a
membership details, racing, events, directions, fun day of sailing. If you are a skipper and would
and more. like to host our members or have an interest in
Women’s Sailing Association of
teaching sailing then this is the club for you. The
Santa Monica Bay
meetings are held inside Pacific Mariners Yacht
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the
Club. There is a $7.00 charge for dinner or to
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589
attend. PMYC is located at 13915 Panay Way,
Mindanao Way, in Marina del Rey. The meeting,
Marina Del Rey, there is plenty of free parking
held at 7:00 p.m., is preceded by a social hour
at the club. For additional information contact
at 6:00, and a light dinner is served. Each
Single Mariners Commodore, Alan Rock at
meeting features a guest speaker discussing
alanrock1@gmail.com, 310-721-2825 or visit
their adventures and achievements that begins
the website www.singlemariners.net. Looking
at 7:45. Please RSVP to rsvp@wsasmb. WSA
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invites boaters of all skill levels to join. Its
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programs, include day sails, seminars, parties,
and cruises including destinations such as King
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To list a coming event (for free!)
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The Youth fishing program allows the club to take over 500 at-
risk and disabled children fishing annually, and the Veterans
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oats are funny things. They have the power to lure a project called "Drive Around the World" where he and his team have
you in, make you think things that aren’t true and driven rugged vehicles in some of the most rural and uncompromising
spend money you should be spending somewhere places on earth, all in the name of inspiration and education. Currently,
else. They look at you and speak on a subconscious he is working on a project called "Zero South Expedition" that will use
level. You may be just minding your own business, modified hybrid Hummers to explore the South Pole. The log line states:
walking down the street and suddenly you hear…
“A team of engineers, celebrities and explorers push the limits of
“Hey you over there.” technology, converting two stock commercial Hummers into hybrid-
“What’s that? Me?” electric vehicles for a first-ever expedition to the South Pole using zero
“Yes, you.” fossil fuels.”
“Me? You must be mistaken. I don’t even know about boats. I actually
don’t really like boats. Why are you talking to me?” So, anyway, he says to the guy, “Hey, I can give you a replacement
“Come here I said. Step on me…it’s okay. Walk around a bit…there you windshield for your Hummer.”
go. Take a whiff, feel around…relax for a bit.”
The fellow says yes please and asks Baggarly to drop it off at his boat in
Then it happens. For some reason, we know positively that the next move the marina—odd that he would have to deliver a gift, but he does anyway.
is to scrounge up some money and do what this thing says. From there it It was an act of generosity that might well change the lives of countless
either works out or it doesn’t, but the boat has spoken and all we can do is children going forward.
adhere. History is full of these stories of both romance or disaster or both.
The man with the broken windshield was a captain/owner of this
Nick Baggarly was having coffee when he saw a broken windshield on impressive 85-foot commercial powerboat that he bought to do whale
a Hummer and the next thing he knew he was trying to figure out how to watching charters and things like that.
buy a 85-foot wooden boat. You see? That’s how it works.
Baggarly kept the boat in his thoughts and he and his girlfriend Jennifer
Baggarly, formally part of the Silicon Valley machine, is now Simms would keep tabs on it while walking their dog. Then, one day they
basically a professional adventurer/expedition-organizer/producer of noticed a sign pinned to the boat that indicated the boat might well be for
television content. He is the executive director and expedition leader of sale. He inquired and indeed it was available. He spoke to the captain’s
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t’s always cool when one of our own sets off on a long voyage The solo sailors will be out in the ocean for at least a couple of weeks
from our shores to some place far away and exotic. It’s a and they will no doubt have a life changing experience for the effort.
reminder that even if we don’t choose to take our boats on such Sammarcelli did his crossing on a 21-foot mini transat boat and remembers
challenging adventures, that’s what they are built to do and it well. Asked what he expects the the competitors to be impressed by as
people are out there doing it. they take to a transpacific crossing, he sad:
Such is the case this month when four sailors, each in their own boat, will “The change in wind velocity – the squalls. It’s a tough one because if
race one another through the squalls of the open Pacific to the splendor of you’re not ready for it and you have too much sail area up, things can go
beautiful Honolulu Hawaii in a race called The Shaka Challenge organized wrong pretty quickly.”
by the Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association.
Sammarcelli said it can be just a matter of minutes before a violent 30-40
PSSA exists slightly below the radar but they are always staging knot wind descends upon you. Although it doesn’t usually last very long
interesting and challenging races for shorthanded sailing. They put on the – it can catch a sleeping sailor off guard.
Guadalupe Island Race every two years, which is a grueling 630-nautical
mile upwind downwind race to Guadalupe Island Mexico and back; and a It’s these types of concerns solo sailors have to be especially mindful of as
bunch of other unique long-distance races. they sail completely alone.
The Shaka Challenge is their latest and longest. It was born from the In this year’s contest Mathew Harwich will sail his hearty 31-foot
minds of two members who are also Singlehanded Transpac veterans Pacific Seacraft Crealock, Patrice Bonnefoi will ride in the most comfort
looking to make the voyage again, but hesitant to do the SHTP because of in his Beneteau Oceanis 45, although Larry Roberson’s Seawind 1000
the logistics involved with a race that’s situated in San Francisco. There catamaran won’t be too bad and Bill Zeal will sail in what might be the
are substantial added costs with travel, not to mention the difficulty in fastest boat in the fleet, a J-33.
attending the various seminars they offer. Yves Vergnolle and Jerome
Sammarcelli also believed a finish line that had more resources for boaters Regardless of the vessel, it will be a challenging voyage for all the sailors.
would be better for sailors that wanted to embark. SHTP finishes in Kauai It’s simply not easy to sail over 2,000 miles alone. They leave Marina del
which is smaller and less equipped that a place like Honolulu. Rey in Early July and if the trades do what they usually do, most of the
fleet should make it in a couple of weeks. It’s possible Harwich might be
“It’s just not convenient,” said Sammarcelli who is now the commodore out there a little longer but he’s got a rugged boat, so he’ll tough it out.
of the Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association. “And PSSA has a very
good history of running of running some really great races, so why not put Sammarcelli is very hopeful and optomistic for the development and
on our own race? There was no reason why not to.” growth of the race moving forward. He says there is a lot of interest in a
course like this and he looks forward to climbing in his own boat the next
Although there are only four boats in the race, considering they just time around and mixing it up with other PSSA members who always rise
announced the race late 2017 and how demanding and expensive it is to to these kinds of challenges.
sail thousands of miles, it’s an encouraging sign for the future of the race.
To learn more about PSSA and about the race visit PSSALA.com
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“Bella”
For
Italian Gardens Cove!
By Bill McNeely
“The Island Guy!”
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t was seriously late, but pleasantly warm. We’d been sailing all day from Dana Point to Catalina, hard to weather. The day was nice, but there
was a good bit of wind so we’d slogged it hard for a lot of hours. The chop on the water meant I had seriously seasick crew, so I needed to find
someplace calm to bed down for the night. But they had great attitude. Later I’d honestly say of them, “The spirit was very, very willing, even
if the flesh was pretty weak!”
It was a Friday in August, and I had not written Cruising Catalina Island yet. In fact, I was just gaining the knowledge to write it – and let you
avoid my screw-ups! There were no moorings to be had at Avalon or White’s Cove, and I was smart enough to know that anchorage off Avalon was
uncertain at best, and un-calm. There were better spots to drop the hook at the island, and we needed to find one soon. I owed my crew this.
The wind had calmed down a lot, and in the lee of the island, the sea was flat. We were already near White’s Cove, and rather than try to anchor amid
the moorings – I was not sure what was “legal,” so motored gently around Long Point and into the huge cove called Italian Gardens. We saw only one
other boat, and we were 32 ft., so there was lots of room.
The glow of the stars, so bright in the dark and quiet, carried us toward tranquility. We went to the west side of the cove, dropped anchor under the west
ridge in about 45 ft. of water, set a stern anchor just in case, and declared ourselves in for the night.
A peaceful night it was. The morning dawned clear and calm, and we were still one of just two boats in Italian Gardens, secure under a ridge that rises
from a completely undeveloped shoreline, with a gravelly beach straight up to 940 feet, with excellent protection from summer’s more southerly version
of the prevailing westerly. On the bottom, our anchors were tucked into excellent sand. We’d brought everything we needed on board, (thank heaven)
and at last there was some – if not complete – recovery from the past day’s motion sickness, and we could take the dinghy ashore to get our wooziest
some land time.
A breeze and a little ripple did come up later, but our anchors held well, and we managed a nice night of (bland and gentle) food, and soothing music.
Sunday morning we pulled our ground tackle and went home, having enjoyed a real summer wilderness trip to an exotic island.
In helping boaters find their way in Southern Californian, especially Catalina Island, I’ve talked with thousands of boat owners. They’ve invested in
the boat, slip, insurance all that’s needed so they can have a great time cruising the waters of sunny SoCal. But many have headed for Avalon on a July
Saturday looking for a mooring, planning to return on Sunday only to find there were no moorings available. Some would be crushed and frustrated and
wouldn’t try again. You can have a fabulous time on a weekend at Catalina in the summer, but you must understand the mooring situation, know other
options, and plan well. Italian Gardens is a great “other option.” I’ve never heard of it being too full.
While there is a beach, the land rises very steeply and hiking up is impossible. It’s a long ride to the Isthmus or Avalon, so you must bring everything
you need, especially food and drink. There is zero shade on shore, so have an awning on the boat for sun protection. So, while it might not be as
convenient as a mooring at Avalon, Italian Gardens is a great quiet little spot that will keep you safe and happy if you are provisioned correctly. Have
fun this summer!
Bill McNeely is the author of Cruising Catalina Island 2nd Ed., the standard cruising guide for Catalina (it includes several pages of Italian Gardens
coverage). It’s on Amazon – check the reviews. He also “stars” in the videos Cast Off for Catalina and Cast Off for Mexico – PPV or buy from The
Sailing Channel – www.thesailingchannel.tv. E-mail him: islandguybill@gmail.com.
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his past month the small craft harbor commission One speaker made the point regarding the required surveys. He said
once again heard from the tenants and management since it’s mandatory to have insurance for the boat and most insurance
of Legacy Partners who own Wayfarer Apartments companies require a survey, it is that entity that is taking the risk. So if
+ Marina. There’s been a fair bit of controversy there is no real risk to the anchorage, why should there be a required
surrounding Wayfarer as of late when they, by all survey? He pointed out the expense that would happen every two years,
accounts, sent a letter in late April indicating 300 is “ridiculous.”
boaters would have to leave by mid July because What isn’t going away or being changed is the fact that once the rebuild
of dock replacement construction. The boaters went occurs, there will be substantial rate increases. The dreaded “market
bananas because management had promised them earlier that the project value” term was dropped indicating rates will rise from about $15 per foot
would happen in phases, thereby tenants would not be displaced. A large to around $22. Liveaboards will also pay an added 5% more than they are
contingent of slip tenants attended the last meeting and shared their currently paying and Wayfarer tenants will now pay for their own utilities
grievances on the record, which moved the county into action essentially via individual meters.
admonishing Legacy for how they handled the situation. This month
representatives for Legacy appeared in front of commissioners and county This, of course, spoke to broader marina-wide concerns that, bit by bit, the
staff explaining their new approach. notion of affordable boating is being dragged out with a tide of “market
value” rhetoric and adherence. Many boaters are uncomfortable with
“Since our last meeting and hearing public input, we worked with the driving accepted philosophy of: “well, others get this much, so that’s
department staff and our marina construction company to really drill how much it cost.” Marina del Rey is public land and has, historically,
down on the logistics of a phasing plan,” said Legacy’s Senior Managing been talked about by its stakeholders and founders as a place where Los
Director Tim O’Brien. “I’m pleased to come here today and tell you that Angeles citizens can access the water in an affordable manner.
we are maintaining a phasing plan and, most importantly, this is a plan that
will provide an opportunity to allow the transfer of all boats that are 35- “Although there’s no rent control in Marina del Rey, but [because] it’s
feet and under, all floating homes and all permitted live-aboards.” public land, in all of the marina leases there’s a particular clause called
‘price control,’” said Department of Beaches and harbors Steve Penn
By “transfer” O’Brien means these boats will have priority and will from the planning division. “If anybody believes they are being charged
be able to stay in the anchorage without having to re-qualify, although unreasonable prices, whether that be a service provided, merchandise
they are mandating tenants provide an in-water survey conducted within being sold or slip fee or apartment rent – they can come to our department
a 24-month time period. Originally, the boaters were going to have to and we’ll do the investigation.”
vacate and reapply as if they were first time applicants. However, this
reconsideration is based on a given tenant’s credible pay history. The good news for these boaters is that it appears Wayfarer management
is interested in following through on what was originally promised and
Many of the same boaters came to the meeting to voice their relief, albeit staging the construction in phases so there will be far fewer displaced
with some follow-up concerns. people. For those in float homes and houseboats, it’s tremendously good
news because they were facing serious hardship if Wayfarer decided not
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h, yes, the CFJ sailboat. You’ve dodged them all and slightly more complex than Sabots and Optis, while not being too
over the marina. They’re worthy of respect not just complex or powerful. Nick notes:
because, hey, there are kids in them, but because those “They’re a crossover boat, for those not yet ready to sail, say, 29ers.”
kids are part of the future of sailing. They’re affordable for schools and many families. Critically, CFJ’s offer
a bridge from introductory sailing to real competition. This, Madigan
The CFJ has an interesting lineage: In 1955 the Flying says, is crucial to keeping kids in the sport and getting them hooked on
Junior (hence “FJ”) was designed in the Netherlands by Van Essen and sailing for life. A considerable number of College All Americans and
Olympic sailor Conrad Gucher as a training boat for the Flying Dutchman current professional sailors have raced this boat. As I said, they’re a
class; the “Club” version sailed in the US completes the moniker “CFJ”. gateway drug.
Recognized as an International Class in 1960, the boat cemented its place
in high school and college sailing, becoming a boat to help young sailors The CFJ provides another important step in serving as an introduction to
transition to more complex boats and now they’re sailing all over the ocean racing and overcoming what can be a bit intimidating. Additionally,
world. CFJs are often the boat kids get to experience another crewmember for
the first time and learn the lessons of teamwork. Nina Path, who raced
These little wonders are 13’3” long with a beam of just under 5 feet and CFJs until going to college recently, said: “They’re a great boat because
a minimum weight of 260 pounds, slightly smaller than a pro football they’re easy to learn, and it’s easy for an experienced skipper to teach a
player. No trapeze is allowed, but they have an adjustable centerboard new crewperson”.
and a non-spherical spinnaker of 80 square feet, about the size of a large
bathing suit. And having a bathing suit is a good idea, since one of the first On the water, CFJ racers have courses nearly as long as adults get, with
skills taught is how to right them after capsizing. leg lengths of approximately ¾ NM. As Madigan says, the strategy is to
keep them interested, not frustrated and one way to do that is have the
Okay, they can tip over, so what? It’s a controlled learning opportunity. starting line accommodate all boats. For the upcoming Nationals, 50 to
Minimizing the fear factor is a key purpose of this craft, along with 80 competitors are expected, making for a loooong line!
teaching new skills. It’s a gateway drug to bigger, faster sailing. I talked
with Nick Madigan, President of the CFJ Class Association, who put the The Nationals will see racers coming from all over California; from
class, and the upcoming National Championship (July 26-29 at Cal YC), San Francisco to San Diego. Technically this is a regional event, but
into perspective. He pointed out that the CFJ “allows younger sailors to considering the talent pool, it is as good as a national competition.
have their first big kid experience in racing.” The CFJ is faster, larger
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RACING SCE N E
If you want to see the action, you’ll need to get out on the water. If you There are two upcoming WOW events as part of the ongoing Sunset
haven’t been out for under-18 events, you should see one. It’s inspiring. Series. On July 18 and August 22 boats with female drivers will
A great way to go out is to join the race committee; contact event chairs compete for a special trophy after each event. These races also provide
Sue Service (service@mednet.ucla.edu) or Marilyn Cassedy (marilyn. a terrific venue for WOW-WAH crews to practice.
cassedy@gmail.com).
On August 25-26 the WOW-WAH Regatta will be held on the SM
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competitors to the next level. Look for today’s CFJ racers in tomorrow’s is a boat, a crew (all-female or mixed) and some practice. Feel free
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