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Issue #89June 2010
Mariner
A Publication For Where Land Endswww.marinermagazine.com
A Magazine For The Marina del Rey Boating Community
The
TheComeback Kid
Marina del Rey SailorAbby Sunderland NearlyPerishes in the Depths of theSouthern Indian Ocean
When I
fi
rst started
The Mariner
I didn’t know very many people, but
fi
gured it would somehow all workout. After delivering issue number one around town, I was approached by a nice couple at one of my dropswho said they appreciated what I was trying to do and asked me a few questions. They could tell I had no ideawhat was going on and suggested I call a lady named Lynn Hammett who was a friend of Darien Murray,the Editor/Publisher of
The Dinghy,
the publication I was essentially attempting to replace after her passing.At the time, there were some people around town who didn’t like what I was doing out of respect for Darienand I understood.“Do you think this Lynn Hammett will help me or curse me?” I asked.The couple looked at each other for a moment and one of them said, “maybe both.”Lynn had lunch with me at Edie’s Diner and with her no-nonsense manner brought me up to speed like a longlost Aunt that didn’t have time for such bother but was doing it anyway. Tersely she welcomed me and toldme Opening Day was the next week and I should be there. Lynn brought me around and looked out for methat day and continued to do the same in the years to come.When I read an email recently that Lynn had died, my heart sank. She was such an integral part of the YachtClub fabric - one of those people that seemed would always be around, but now was gone.Lynn was only in her early sixties and lately didn’t seem to me to be very happy. She had medical problemswith her legs, which led to extra weight, which exacerbated the problems further and she didn’t have theresources to take care of it all. I believe she was sad and that made it all the worse to hear the news.When Lynn won the David Poe Memorial Service Award for all her work within thecommunity in 2005, she cried before her peers. She was recognized for her deedsand it touched her heart. Today I too recognize Lynn and say that I will miss herhumor, her spirit and above all else her loyalty to the boating community. I hopeshe is at peace.
The Mariner is
Editor/Publisher/Writer
Pat Reynolds
Photographs
Pat Reynolds
Columnist
Mookie
Contributors
Dave KirbyRichard Schaefer
Copy Editing Assistance
Lisa Asahara
For advertising rates andInformation contact310-397-1887 - phone
emaileditor@marinermagazine.com
Mailing address
P.O. Box 9403Marina del Rey, CA 90295The Mariner appears on the 3rdFriday of every month.
This issue June 18 - July 16
ImportantNumbers
at a glance:
Marina del ReySheriff:310-482-6000
Los Angeles CountyLifeguard:310-577-5700
Vessel Assist:800-399-1921
Sea Tow866-473-5400
Marine Life Rescue800-39WHALE
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FROM THE EDITORWHAT’S INSIDE
Thanks for picking it up!
E
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B
ELLS
“Abby Sunderland” by Pat Reynolds
Coming Events 4Off the Wire 6The Comeback Kid 10
Abby Sunderland Dismasts in Indian Ocean
Final Passage 12
Solo Sailor Tom Kirschbaum Dies in Catalina Crossing
The Parrot of Marina del Rey 14
An MDR Parrot Befriends a Sea Bird
Catalina Currents 16
Keeping Engines Cool by Richard Schaefer
Powertails 18
Summer Boating Checklist
Racing 20 Ask the Expert - Boat Insurance 23 Ask Mookie 24Classi
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65 McKinna
2002 4 cabins dual helms, fullyequipt, clean
$1,099,00052 Californian
cockpit motoryacht 1988Caterpillar diesels,two staterooms, loaded
$199,00047 Spindrift Ranger
convertible sedan Catdiesels, two staterooms
$89,00043 Bayliner
1990 motoryacht three state-rooms, diesels
$117,50043 Californian
cockpit motoryacht1988 300HP Cat diesels, loaded
$134,50042 Chris Craft
motoryacht 1987 over$22000 spent in ‘09 upgrades
$79,00041 Silverton
Convertible sedan, two cabins -spacious.
$99,50039 Bayliner
convertible sedan two state-rooms two helms Cummins 330 HP diesels
$149,00037 Silverton
sedan 1984 very clean, sleeps 6,with elec head and shower. Reduced
$42,00039 Sea Ranger
trawler motor yacht 2 state-rooms, 2 helms, very clean, 120 HP diesels,end tie slip available
$79,00038 Bayliner
have three; 1987 -1991all dieselswith 2 staterooms, dual helms, from
$79,000
to
$98,50038 Dolphin
trawler aft cabin 1986 dualhelms, full walk around decks, side doorentry very clean
$99,00037 Silverton
1998 aft cabin, full electronicsvery clean
$125,50035 Bayliner
aft cabin 1996 three staterooms,diesels, lo hours, loaded
$110,00033 Sea Ray
sundancer 1994 low engin hours ,air cond, generator, new eletcronics
$43,50034 Sea ray Sundancer 1087 loaded $29,90042 Uni
fl
ite Sport
fi
sher
1978 cummins diesel,full
fi
sh gear, eletronics. full
fi
sh tower, readyto go
fi
shing.
$78,00045 Morgan/ Catalina
1992 built center-cock-pit bluewater cruiser, loaded clean
$149,00041 Hunter
aft cockpit with aft aft cabin; have2 -2000 an 2002, from
$129,000.46 Hunter 2002 aft cpt, aft cab $250,000
41 Morgan/Catalina
1987 ctr cockpit,spacious aft cabin, and very clean
$89,500
38 Morgan
Catalina built center cockpit1994 loaded and clean
$119,00037 Irwin
center cockpit sloop 1975, veryclean and fully equipped. Choice slip atMothers Beach
$39,00037 Fisher Pilothouse
bluewater ketch 1975upgraded 1991 new engine and more
$89,00036 Magellean
ketch 1978 bluewater cruiser,full keel, Bristol condition
$42,50029 Columbia
1977 wheel, furling headsailspacious. Surveyed April 2010
$6,500
PURCELL YACHTS
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www.purcellyachts.comgerry@purcellyachts.com
310-701-5960 - Cell
14000 Palawan Way, Suite A Marina del Rey
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