Latitude 38 1994-01: Vol 199

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San Francisco: “Pearl of the Pacific”
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Grand Marina: Pearl of the Bay
It’s been said by many, “There's no place like San Francisco.” It’s also been said “There’s no place
like Grand Marina”: a truly unique, world-class Marina, nestled in the tranquility of the Oakland
Estuarv. An unbelievable comparison... ? Then you’ve never been here. Come on by, we’ll make a
believer, out of you, '•
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♦ Ifeated 8c tiled restrooms with • Machine Shop
l individual showers • Woodworking
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H Full service Fuel Dock and Mini Mart Custom Canvas
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Play Your Cards Right!
1993 brought successes in spades to Pineapple powered boats.
Racers and cruisers alike found that dealing with Pineapple Sails brings
results: sails that perform and endure.
1994 offers new opportunities for mastering the many techniques of
sailing. New Pineapple sails and the advice and service that go with them
stack the deck in your favor.
Don’t gamble. Give us a call today.
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Sails in need of repair may be dropped off at:
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Svendsen’s in Alameda & Seabird Sailing Center in Berkeley
PINEAPPLE SAILS 'Powere‘
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CONTENTS
Explore the Benefits of Owning a Charter
Yacht with The Sailing Connection!
subscriptions
8
calendar 16
letters 26
loose lips 70
sightings 76
BENETEAU 310 ~ A Quality Choice For Charter Placement
• Only 3 charter placement slots available. Call for special dinghy primer 92
price and packages on a new Beneteau 310, 351, 35.7 or 400.
• Tax Savings. 1993 tax revisions mean big incentives for you.
epirbs in the 90's 98
• Expenses Paid. Charter activity can pay for berthing,
maintenance, insurance, taxes and other operation costs.
fryer's fiasco 104
• Pay off sooner using the positive cash flow to accelerate
payment, you can pay off early instead of 15 or 20 years.
hot rally 108
• Many member benefits including free sailing lessons,
discounts on sails, equipment, marine services and more.
• The Moorings' first choice is Beneteau due to quality, crew list 112
low maintenance and high resale. We also offer discounts and
prep for Moorings charters. Why not follow the experts? Whitbread update 118
Learn to Sail at Low Winter Rates! max ebb 122
Learn to sail on 27 to 43' Boats, including new Beneteau 310s
Novice & experienced sailors alike have fun sailing with us. winners III 126
world of charter 132
the racing sheet 140
changes in latitudes 150
classy classifieds 164
advertisers' index 174
LEARN TO SAIL WEEK - make learning to sail a vacation
brokerage 177
WOMAN'S PROGRAMS - Women instructors make a difference
BAREBOAT CHARTER - 3 days, includes offshore weekend
ADV. COASTAL CRUISING - out the gate, turn left, 6 days
RACING CLASSES - learn to run with the big boys. COVER PHOTO: Latitude 38
NAVIGATION - know where you are all the time. Wet and wired
Come join us for a Wednesday night sail!
Graphic Design: Colleen
Copyright 1994 Latitude 38 Publishing Co.. Inc.
Please Join Us
Latitude 38 welcomes editorial contributions in the form of stories, anecdotes,
Feb. 26th photographs - anything but poems, please; we gotta draw the line some¬
where. Articles with the best chance at publication must 1) pertain to a West
For our Winter
Coast or universal sailing audience, 2) be accompanied by a variety of
Sailabration pertinent, in-focus black and white (preferable) or color prints with identifica¬
THE SAILING tion of all boats, situations and people therein; and 3) be legible. Anything you
want back must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope
• Free Boat Rides CONNECTION Submissions not accompanied by an SASE will not be returned. We also advise
that you not send original photographs or negatives unless we specifically
Charter Placement Seminar
ASA School, Charter Co., Club
request them; copies will work just fine. Notification time varies with ourworkload,
• Refreshements but generally runs four to six weeks. Please don't contact us before then by
-. 9• / ‘f y ... ' [phone] phone or mail. Send all submissions to Latitude 38. P.O. Box 1678 Sausalito CA
94966. For more specific information, request writers' guidelines from the above
R.S.V.P.
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NEW! ISLAND PACKET 40
PLEASE JOIN US ON
FEBRUARY 26 FOR OUR
OrV,
WINTER SAILABRATION
~ EVENTS ~
FREE Sailboat Rides! (by reservation)
FREE Boat Show with over 30
Sailboats on Display
Tax Seminar on the advantages
of owning a charter boat and
the income to expect
FREE Survey Seminar on how to look
at a boat through the eyes of
a leading Bay Area surveyor
• Refreshments • Prizes •
AN INSTANT SUCCESS: Since its introduction in October 1993 there
have been 28 of the New Island Packet 40s sold. The combination of rock
A Darn Good Time!
solid construction, swift and edsy sailing manners, comfort, safety and a
huge livedble interior make this bluewater globetrotter hard to resist. This
new cruiser may be Island Packet's most successful model yet.
R.S.V.P.
SEE THE ISLAND PACKET 35 • 40 • 44 AT OUR DOCKS
BUS THE BEST USED BOATS IN THE BAY AREA
Ner
ISLANDER 28, 1983. New epoxy bottom. You CATALINA 36, 1985. Nicely equipped with ISLANDER 36. Great Bay boat, diesel. Excel¬ HYLAS 44,1984. Very well designed aft cabin
will be impreseed with a very clean and dodger, furling jib. dinghy, refrigeration, and lent sail inventory. Price to sell. $37,500. layout. Priced way below market for a quick
attractive interior. Perfect starter boat, de¬ more. Clean and ready to go for $60,000. sale. A 'must see'. $149,500.
signed by Bob Perry. $24,900. Sistership.
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1988 BENETEAU 432. New engine. Freezer, BENETEAU OCEANIS 390. Classic version. A BENETEAU OCEANIS 370. Furling mainsail and BENETEAU OCEANIS 350,1988. Popular, clean
autopilot, electric windlass. Priced to sell at proven offshore cruiser loaded with inverter, jib make for easy cruising at its best. Many and well equipped modern cruiser from in¬
$109,000. radar. Must see at $ 120,000. exfras,super condition, well priced at $112,000. dustry leader. At our docks. Now only $59,975.
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PARTIAL BROKERAGE LIST
SAIL SAIL - cont'd BENETEAU BROKERAGE
27' CAL 2-27, 1976.11,900 38' ISLAND PACKET, 1989.139,500 34' BENETEAU OCEANIS 350, 1988 ... 59,975
27’ CATALINA, 1974 .reduced to 12,500 38' BALTIC, 1983.135,000 37' BENETEAU OCEANIS 370, 1991 .112,000
27' ISLAND PACKET, 1988.55,000 38' CABO RICO, 1988.160,000 39' BENETEAU 390, 1990.120,000
28' ISLANDER, 1984.24,900 38' CALIBER, 1988.134,000 40' BENETEAU 405, 1988.135,000
29' CAL 2-29, 1974 cruise equipped ...23,900 40’ PASSPORT, 1982 .135,000 42' BENETEAU, 1985.119,500
30' LANCER, 1985.24,995 40' X-119, 1990.128,000 43' BENETEAU 432, 1987, new eng ..109,000 PassageUachts
30' ALBIN BALLAD, 1978, excellent.19,500 40' CAPE DORY, 1985.135,000 45' BENETEAU FIRST 45f5, 1991.239,000
31' ISLAND PACKET, 1986.69,000 40' TARTAN, 1986.145,000 45' BENETEAU 456, 1983.135,000
33' PEARSON, 1986.55,000 41' MORGAN Ol, 1979, dean cruiser 65,000 POWER BROKERAGE
34' WYLIE, 1980.33,000 41' NELSON-MAREK, 1982 .59,900
35' NIAGARA, 1981.59,500 41'' C&C, 1984 . 99,500 27' SEA RAY, engine overhaul.23,000 1220 Brickyard Cove Rd.
31' TIARA HARDTOP, 1984.offers/83,500
35' ISLAND PACKET, 1989.129,000 42' TARTAN, 1982.115,000 Point Richmond, CA 94801
36' ISLANDER, 1976, diesel.37,500 43' MASON, 1982 .145,000 31' TIARA FLYBRIDGE, 1988.110,000
36' PEARSON, 1985.69,500 44' HYLAS, 1985 .priced to sell 149,500 32' BAYLINER 3105, 1979.35,000 (5 TO) 236-2633
36’ CATALINA, 1985.60,000 46' FRERS/PJ ALUMINUM, 1976.99,000 33' TIARA OPEN, 1990.119,500
37’ PASSPORT, 1988 .„.139,000 49' TASWELL, 1991 .449,000 52' BESTWAY, 1987.239,000 Fax [phone]
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More Room than most 40' yachts • Exceptionally low battery current
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• Thermostatically controlled
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adjustable heat range to maintain
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Refrigeration
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PREPARATION
COURSES
TAM NAVIGATION is a school and only a school.
VISION 36. SOPER BRIGHT INTERIOR WITH LOTS OF WINDOWS. We are not a retail outlet nor do we offer any services
other than maritime education. We are dedicated to
. HOT BROKERAGE BUYS -
BENETEAU FIRST 35.5.Loaded.$ 70,000 promoting good seamanship, professional courtesy and
ALSO AVAILABLE CS 36..$ 69,500 safety at sea. Your success is our only goal.
CAPRI 26, 91, bristol ..$ 27,995 ERICSON 37.$ 47,900
CATALINA 27.„..2 from $ 10,999 HUNTER 37......$ 47,500
CAL 2-27.$ 10,400 PASSPORT 37 ......$119,000
ERICSON 28 . $ 28,000 PEARSON 385 aft cabin ...$ 92,000
S2 30 Aft cockpit...$ 27,900 IRWIN 39.SOLD WE ALSO OFFER COURSES IN
ISLANDER 30, 1984.$ 27,500 CT 41..........$ 65,000
DUFOUR 30.$ 14,995 PASSPORT 42.$225,000 • Coastal Piloting • Rules of the Road
OLSON 911S. $ 49,500 PASSPORT 45. $139,500
JEANNEAU 34.$ 47,900 FUJI 45 . $129,500 • Celestial Navigation • Marlinspike Seamanship
SELLERS: We are moving boats! Call us
with your listing and let's get your boat SOLD! Ner • Weather • Marine Electronics
Private Tutoring Available • USCG Licensed Instructors
11 Embarcadero West, #100
Eve. & Weekend Classes • Guaranteed
1 Oakland, CA 94607
YACHT CENTER, INC. [phone] TAM NAVIGATION
Giving you more since 1974
P.O. Box 561, Sausalito, CA 94966
415 332-9543
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BENETEAU
Because the Sea Demanrls the Best
STANDARD FEATURES
Furling Mainsail
Furling Genoa
Refrigeration
Battery Charger
Stove and Oven
Pressure Hot Water
Anchor Windlass
Basic Electronics Package
Safety Package'
Bulb Keel with Wingles
6‘3" Headroom
Pedestal Steering
Compass
Cockpit Cooler
Cockpit Shower
Varnished Cherry Interior
INTRODUCING THE NEW BENETEAU OCEANIS 351
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The Beneteau Difference
he new Beneteau Oceanis 351 is a state-of-
With over 100 years of boat-building excellence. Beneteau has
the-art performance cruiser with a huge airy earned a world-wide reputation for innovative engineering, styl¬
ing, structural integrity, sailing ability and quality. Some of the
interior finished in rich cherry with first class gear things that set Beneteau apart from other builders are:
and workmanship inside and out. With a beam
1. TheexclusiveB.W.S.systemthatcompletelyeliminatesosmotic
blistering.
of 12'6M and a waterline length of 31 '1" this new
design is actually bigger than many 38 footers. 2. Beneteau uses only top naval architects such as Bruce Farr
and interior and esthetic designers such as Pininfarina and Philippe
This highly innovative new yacht is very easy to StarcK.
sail with a furling main sail as well as a furling 3. All Beneteau's are built with molded in deck non skid, metal
frame hatches, inwardly flanged hull to deck joint, rigid inner grid
genoa. Of course you would expect nothing
structure, full electrical bonding and a host of other construction
features that lead the industry standards.
but the best from Beneteau due to their reputa¬
tion as one of the world's best builders but you 4. Due to high volume purchasing, state-of-the-art engineering
and advanced production techniques, Beneteau, the world's
might not expect the very affordable introduc¬ largest sailboat builder, is able to offer a high quality boat that
actually costs 20% to 25% less than if produced by most other
tory sail-away price for this fully equipped yacht. builders.
SEE THE BENETEAU FLEET AT OUR DOCKS NOW!
FIRST 310 • 35s5 • 35.7 • 38s5 • 45f5 OCEANIS 351 • 370 • 400
Palageyacftts
1220 Brickyard Cove Rd.
BENETEAU FIRST 35.7 BENETEAU OCEANIS 400
Point Richmond, CA 94801
Fast and elegant with rod rigging, Harken gear, A big, roomy, elegant and comfortable interior with
refrigeration, and a stunning interior, this new yacht impeccable sailing manners have made this new [phone]
is an all around winner with state-of-the-art sailing performance cruiser an instant classic. This boat has it
performance and rock solid construction. all, including a furling main for very easy sail handling. Fax [phone]
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Emma mum
[phone]
51' TATOOSH
Commissioned in 1985, this world class cruising yacht is equipped with all the
toys you need. Sto-boom and roller furling jiballowthe individual to handle the
boat comfortably. The three stateroom layout is ideal for a family or to share
your cruising experience with friends. Please call for a complete package.
43' NEW ZEALAND CUTTER .. 149,500
Asking $299,000.
Best equipped cruiser we've seen
35' CHEOY LEE LION.37,500 50' COLUMBIA C...48,500
Classic yacht in superb condition 2 to choose from, cruise Great coastal cruiser/club racer
28' BRISTOL CHAN. CTR. ...57,000 44' LANCER.. 129,500 33' PROUT QUEST.85,000
Proven world cruiser Twin 200hp Perkins, very liveable Great offshore cruising cat
Selected Listings
25' CAPE DORY
25' CAPE DORY. .9,900 41’ CORONADO. .54,500
Owner has new
27' US YACHTS. ....13,950 43’ ENDEAVOUR. .115,000
boat and
27' CAL Mk III. ....13,275 43' NEW ZEALAND CTR.149,500
this one wants a
28' ISLANDER. ....15,900 43' BENETEAU 430.. .159,000
new home.
28' BRISTOL Channel ctr. ....57,000 46' MORGAN. .79,995
$9,900.
30' ISLANDER BAHAMA .... ....25,000 47' JEANNEAU. .149,500
32' PEARSON 323. ....38,500 47' CELERE. .. New Production
33’ PROUT CATAMARAN... ....85,000 49' ALBIN TRAWLER .149,000
4 BOATS SOLD LAST MONTH
35' CHEOY LEE LION. ....37,500 50' COLUMBIA. . 109,500
which were priced under $25,000. 36’ FREEPORT Islander. ....59,950 50' COLUMBIA. .119,500
We need some new listings.
36' C&C. ...48,500 51' TATOOSH . .299,000
Berthing is available. 38' MORGAN Moon Shadow. .54,500 51' BENETEAU. . 2 from 128,000
38' DOWNEAST. ....57,500 60' MORGAN . .275,000
DEALERS FOR: 40' CHEOY LEE.64,500 iM £ U 6 ^ A
CeCexe 47 41' FORMOSA..55,000 BNUGGT YBA:
Mike Clausen • Neil Riley • Dave Wolfe
2099 GRAND STREET A ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA 94501 A [phone] FAX [phone]
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LIVEABOARD BERTHS AVAILABLE
(Limited Number)
• Berths 30-ft to 60 ft
• Double Finger Concrete Slips
: • Water, Electricity and Telephone
with 6 month lease
• 24 Hour Security Patrol
this offer applies to all new berthers,
30' - 60' feet • Heated Dressing Rooms and Showers
• Laundry Room • 7 Day Harbormaster Office
Call for Details
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• Complimentary Ice • Cable TV
B ... m. r\, sMt. er C4* ove Mr arina makes boating easier,
more convenient and more enjoyable
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SAILBOAT & INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
Ronstan Marine Inc. 805 Court Street, Clearwater,
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