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MAN AT THE TOPCPT. PETER MULLINS
PROFESSIONAL SNAPPERFRANCO PACE
YOU’VE SUNK IT, BURNT ITOR EVEN HAD IT STOLENNOW MEET ‘THE ADJUSTER’
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MARINE SECURITY CONSULTANTSARE THEY FOR REAL?
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AYING THE WORD, CALIFORNIA, ONE CONJURES UP
the warm sun, the Beach Boys, Hollywood actors, great
food and fabulous people simply living the California
idyll. It doesn’t surprise me in the least that the State Song
is ‘I love you, California’; however, California offers so much
more. The economic powerhouse would rank the 7th largest
economy if it were a separate country in its own right (it has a
debt level to prove it) and one in every eight residents in the
US calls California home. The first movie theatre opened here
in 1902, the largest living tree lives in California with a 102 ft
circumference, and here you’ll find the artichoke, date and raisin
capitals of the world. The national parks and monuments are too
numerous to list as are the world famous golf courses, Michelin
starred restaurants, wine varieties, nature and wildlife; a few
highlights along the way are worth a mention as you start your
cruise up the Californian coast.
Surprisingly maybe, is that the state offers a coastline of few
harbours. California presents itself straight and tall as it borders the
Pacific Ocean and yachts cruising, particularly to the north or south,
could have a tough time finding a nice spot to tuck into for the
night. The Central Coast however offers a variety of options from
picturesque anchorages to marinas with full on facilities.
San Diego, California, is the first Port of Entry to the United
States from the South. The US Department of Homeland Security
has several bases in San Diego; however, the Custom Dock can
handle most vessels tying alongside inside Point Loma and will
happily provide customs and immigration services. This was also
interestingly the home of the America’s Cup from 1987 to 1995.
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SITTING ONTHE DOCK OF THE BAYAS THE YACHTS GO ROLLING BYBY ANNE SPYROPOULOSPHOTOGRAPHY: GILLES MARTIN-RAGET
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The Shelter Island Marina across from the San Diego Yacht
Club is also a good option, located at the Island Palms Hotel; it
offers perfect views to the bay as well as Point Loma. The US Navy
Pacific Fleet calls San Diego home and you will also find here the
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, Sea World, the San Diego Zoo,
and both the Padres Baseball team and the Chargers Football
team. Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla is just a short drive from
the city and is among one of the top ranked courses in the USA.
San Diego’s nightlife is lively with lots of eateries, bars and clubs.
Catalina Island, off the coast of Long Beach, is a
spectacularly beautiful island and a good option when wanting to
escape the hustle and bustle of the Los Angeles area; the majority
of the island is a dedicated wildlife reserve. Helicopter flights
which serve the island are surprisingly affordable. Vessels over
40 m need to stay at anchor while berths for smaller yachts are
available. East of Los Angeles is the Joshua Tree National Park, an
incredible spot to camp and a place to see the most amazing rock
formations. It is an essential (off yacht) excursion for nature lovers.
Sailing north, you arrive at the charming town of Carmel-by-the-
Sea, where Clint Eastwood was mayor for one term, from 1986 to
1988. Unfortunately, there are no decent anchorages or a harbour
here, but the views of the Pebble Beach golf course with its
groomed fairways set among palm trees as well as the beaches
are breath-taking. Cruising towards Monterey and crossing the
Monterey (submarine) Canyon, the deep dark colour of the water
is a telling sign that the sea bed reaches down to depths of more
than two miles. Monterey is often chock a block full of tourists;
skip Cannery Row which is filled with cheap trinkets and head
along to the Monterey History and Maritime Museum and
Monterey Bay Aquarium. Golf lovers will be in ecstasy here at the
Pebble Beach Golf Links or at Poppy Hills. Stop by Pacific Grove,
just two miles west of Monterey to experience the butterfly
migration from October to March. The warm scent of salt air and
the area’s laid back atmosphere, spectacular nature and abundant
wildlife make it impossible to not feel like you’re on vacation. This
is the feeling that carries with you all the way up through Santa
Cruz to Half Moon Bay and onward to San Francisco.
San Francisco, considered to be the world’s largest
landlocked harbour, will be front and centre on the yachting stage
this summer as the city plays host to the 34th America’s Cup.
The Bay Area offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a
foodie, an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or a sportsman there
are a great many options for you to indulge yourself in. San
Francisco’s diverse cultural climate can be tasted, literally, in the
food. Whether you’re in the mood for a contemporary French
meal at Restaurant Gary Danko, or you are inspired by the
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philosophy of Alice Waters Mediterranean cuisine
at Chez Panisse, or want to experience the best of
what the wine country offers at French Laundry
there is an abundance of world famous options for
you to consider. Just a short 10 minute walk along
the Embarcadero from the America’s Cup
Headquarters, AC Park, is the San Francisco Farmers
Market, based at the Ferry Building, where chefs
will want to start their day, after no doubt a strong
coffee; here they will be more than uplifted by the
local produce, fish and spices.
Guests may want to experience the Napa
Valley, which isn’t only famous for its incredible
wine but also for its world famous spas, resorts and golf courses.
Stop by St. Helena and walk down Main Street where Robert
Louis Stevenson and his bride admired the Victorian homes
which lined the street. For the more adventurous types, fly over
the Napa Valley in a hot air balloon. Lake Tahoe, due east of San
Francisco, holds 40 trillion gallons of fresh water, enough to cover
the entire state of California in 15 inches of this precious liquid;
the area also offers beautiful hiking, biking and skiing in the
winter months.
Beginning in July and through to September 2013, San
Francisco will experience a full summer of high end and
exhilarating racing, culminating with the America’s Cup Finals. In
this event, the top challenger will battle the defending team,
Oracle Team USA, for the oldest and most prestigious trophy in
international sport. The Bay Area is considered one of the best
venues in the world for grand-prix sailing with its reliable winds
and strong tides which will make for an exciting and challenging
race series. The city, a perfect natural amphitheatre nestled
around hills and steep cliffs, has already gotten its first taste of
what the upcoming summer has in store. The two AC World Series
events in San Francisco in 2012 drew many hundreds of
thousands of people to the shore line, so close in fact that
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spectators could hear the sailors discussing tactics. The sailors, in
turn, could hear and be inspired by the cheers of those masses of
enthralled onlookers.
For this special event the America’s Cup Super Yacht
Program has created bespoke packages that will provide super
yacht owners, guests and charterers with a quintessentially
unique San Francisco experience. The packages include priority
berthing in the America’s Cup Super Yacht Village, flagged
spectator locations along the race course with an onboard live
race feed, access to the America’s Cup VIP hospitality venues, VIP
functions, seminars, special events and 24 hour agency and
concierge services to make sure that you and your guests get the
most out of what the Bay Area has to offer.
While playing at the Fillmore West in San Francisco, Otis
Redding slept on a houseboat in Sausalito where he composed,
along with Steve Cropper, his last and perhaps greatest hit before
tragically dying three days after its recording. This is where I hope
to be, ‘Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay’ to watch the incredible
sight of the 34th America’s Cup challenge this summer and who
knows, I might just think up a few versus for a song as well!
Contact: America’s Cup Super Yacht Program:
www.americascup.com
AMERICA’S CUP
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