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the competitors. And Comanche’s skipper nearly gave up before the crew repaired a damaged rudder. It was the first time that a Maine-built boat has won the race. Hodgdon Yachts, which built Comanche, is based in East Boothbay.


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North Star Yacht Service helps boaters prepare vessels for El Niño


Mike Kusler, owner of Kusler Yachts and


a longtime North Star Yacht Service cus- tomer, provides steps boaters can take to protect their vessels during powerful El Niño storms.


What are the main concerns when expecting a severe El Niño winter like the one that is predicted this year and what types of protective measures would you recommend boat owners take?


Kusler: It is general practice to cover your smaller boat, outboard or dinghy with marine grade material, vinyl or canvas in order to keep moisture and mildew out. Boats that are in a slip, at anchorage or on a mooring usually have covers for con- soles, instruments, steering wheels, rigging and handrails. It is imperative that these coverings fit well and are secured properly by professionals. Although there are many “do it your-


self” ideas on the Internet, it is prudent to have a trained professional make a custom cover with stainless steel fasteners, which will ensure preservation of your invest- ment. Sub-standard fasteners or those of dissimilar metal can cause excessive corro- sion or damage to the fiberglass. We have all heard about stinky boats.


Interior carpet that gets and stays damp can be a major culprit of the offensive odor. Marine grade flooring and carpeting will help prevent moisture retention. If your boat has carpet on the swim step, stairs and or walk ways that is stained or damp, it will retain moisture, mold and a foul smell unless the material used is marine grade. If practical, remove all exposed exterior flooring and stow in a safe place when not on the boat. Moisture in carpet or upholstery inside


your boat will cause condensation so it is imperative to have proper ventilation. Due to the increased chance of rain this sea- son, you may want to have any open seams, cracked isinglass or broken zippers attended to. Although there are fabric guard products on the market, they are a makeshift and short-lived improvement and may result in additional expenditures in the future. Slant back covers, boom tents, sail cov-


ers, dodgers, bimini’s and mainsail covers that are intact and properly installed can aid in preventing deterioration during the wet months.” Visit northstaryachtservice.com for


Thank You


THE SAN DIEGO BAY PARADE OF LIGHTS! Presenting Sponsor


FOR SPONSORING


Port of San Diego www.portofsandiego.org


“Best of Teme” Sponsor Barceló Hotels & Resorts www.barcelo.com


Sponsors Maritime Museum San Diego Sterling Associates Bali Hai Restaurant Peohe’s Restaurant Cook + Schmid Seatow San Diego Silver Gate Yacht Club San Pasqual Winery Crunch Time Popcorn Manchester Grand Hyatt Southwestern Yacht Club S.D.A.Y.C. Sheraton Hotel Kahala Travel


Awards Banquet Sponsor USS Midway Museum www.midway.org


Sponsors Seaport Village Seabreeze Ltd. Shelter Cove Marina Te Log Newspaper Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Marriott San Diego West Marine Island Prime / C Level Sun Harbor Marina Boathouse Radio Hilton San Diego Airport Romancing the Wind Sunglass & Optical Warehouse


Grand Prize Sponsor Star Clippers Cruises www.starclippers.com


Sponsors Harbor Island Fuel Dock San Diego Port Tenants Assoc. Island Palms Hotel & Marina Sunroad Resort Marina Te Bay Club Holland America Line Yachtfinders/Windseekers Pearson’s Marine Fuel San Diego Comfort Cruise Fairwinds Marketing Flagship Cruises & Events California Bank & Trust Legacy Sound DJs


Tank you to all of the businesses that support this annual tradition. Please support our sponsors who make this parade possible (and feel free to thank them when you patronize their business).


You can also find direct links to all of our sponsors’ websites at the Parade of Lights website www.sdparadeoflights.org.


more information or to schedule a free on- site evaluation.


Gov. Brown names Deputy Director to head Boating and Waterways


SACRAMENTO (LOG NEWS SERVICE) — Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Lynn Sadler of Fair Oaks as deputy director of the Division of Boating Waterways (DBW). Sadler, 63, was appointed a staff mem-


ber in Brown’s office from 1980 to 1981. Since then she has held numerous posi- tions in and out of state government including her present position as director of the California Public Utilities Commission’s Office of Government Affairs


since 2012. In spite of efforts by the boating com-


munity to prevent it, on July 1, 2013 the Department of Boating and Waterways — as part of Brown’s Government Reorganization Plan No. 2 — officially became a division and merged into the Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks). The position of director for the for- mer department was eliminated and replaced by a deputy director who would head the new division. The merger was part of a reorganiza- tion plan by Brown that he said would consolidate and simplify the state’s organi- zation structure by combining and streamlining duplicate functions. Brown said his plan would reduce cost and save


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taxpayers’ dollars while strengthening the resources and services DBW provided its constituents. The Division of Boating and Waterways


provides grants to a county, city, district or other public agency for the construction of small craft boating launching facilities. It also provides loans to a local public or private entities for funding to plan, design, renovate and construct small craft har- bors, marinas, dry storage facilities and fund emergency repairs. Funding for approved projects is


derived from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel gasoline and the repayment of principal and interest on department-made loans.


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