Now available at The Marlin Club!!  Need a life jacket for your child or his/her friends?  The club now offers  “free of charge” a life jacket for any child for a maximum of 3 days. All life jackets must be returned to continue with the program.  Call the club at 619-222-8677 to reserve one or more before your next trip. This program is available for all club members as well as being open to the public. 

Have you recently heard about the proposed oil facility near the Coronado Islands?  This terminal presents a concern for all fisherman and boaters in Southern California.  See our website for details and download a letter to send to Chevron/Texaco stating your concerns or send an email to:  Comment@chevrontexaco.com

I’m sad to say that a long time club member and past Director, Chris Newman, passed away on May 20, 2004.  Our prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Board of Directors Meeting Notes:

• Board is looking into scheduling speakers for sundowners.

• Buck knife order approved and submitted

• Reviewed the Spring Shootout Results – looks like this tournament is growing into a successful event

• Shimano reel order was discussed and will order as soon as we receive order form

• Discussed upcoming Halibut tournament status

• More discussion about boat insurance and we will start enforcing this month

• Fish of the month – Yellowtail

• Marlin seminar at Southwestern Yacht Club was discussed

• Awards update – all club trophies should be updated by the end of June

• Hoist maintenance – need to run the hoist on a weekly basis so it won’t lock up – we can do this regularly but would be nicer if there was a fish hanging from it!

• Afterwards we had an Albacore Tournament Meeting to confirm up the details of this tournament – flier is produced and out for review. Everything should be in place soon.

REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS:  If you wish to berth your boat at our docks, you MUST have “Proof of Insurance” on file with the club. You can mail a copy of your insurance to the club or drop it off. It is important that this is done prior to using the docks. Thanks!

 The San Diego Marlin Club Annual Halibut Derby
Don Blackman Memorial
Saturday, June 5, 2004

Just for the Halibut...
                                     Tournament Results

A total of 83 anglers participated in this year’s Annual Halibut Derby in honor of Don Blackman.  Thanks to Co-Chairs Cris Lahr and Mike Bingham for putting on this event; to Sam Minervini for preparing the feast and those that jumped to help Sam – Mrs. Seidlinger, Jan and Christina Lahr and Charlie Slahor; to Andy Norton for emceeing and Antone Lahr, Lil Miller, and Jack Wroncey, the Bingham family and everyone else I didn’t mention for contributing their time and energy in supporting this event!!  And special thanks to Shirley Blackman for donating the Padre raffle tickets and t-shirts.  And, of course, we thank all our sponsors who donated raffle prizes.  And now our winners --

Adults                                                              Juniors
1^st place: Mike Bingham  26.6 lbs                  1^st place: Nick Norton 16.12 lbs
2^nd place: Jerry Adams 26.0 lbs
3^rd place: Cris Lahr 25.0 lbs                            Side Jackpot
4^th place: Mike Shaw 23.6 lbs                         Andre Chavez with a 16.8 lb White Seabass
5^th place: Jimmy Bingham 23.0 lbs

JUNE Fish of the Month  -- YELLOWTAIL

Call the club to sign up before catching one @ 619-222-8677
Fish must be weighted in at the club. 

“WIN A REEL”

Winners of the MAY Fish of the Month (Halibut) are: 
1^st place – Mel Jones  26.4 lbs
2^nd place -  Wayne Slahor  9.6 lbs
 

Spring Shootout Results

Albacore
1^st – Marcus Hale @ 23 lb 6 oz
2^nd – Doug Verani @ 14 lb 12 oz
3^rd – Al Kelly @ 13 lb 10 oz 

Yellowtail
1^st – John Wilson @ 20 lb 12 oz
2^nd – Bob Woodard Jr @ 10 lb 4 oz
3^rd – Augie Felando @ 9 lb 8 oz

Junior’s in the Yellowtail Category
1^st  - Jack Wroncy @ 7 lb 8 oz
2^nd – tied Billy Savell and Travis Hargis @ 7 lb 4 oz
 

Halibut Jackpot went to Mike Stutz 2 24 lb 4 oz

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Clarke Smith – 35’ boat named ALETA
Mel Jones – 23’ boat named TRIPLE C
Dr. Lanny Cornell – 42’  boat named KEET
Charlie Watson –  26’ Blackman named NOMAD

MAINTAINANCE Q&A

How often should I check the zinc rods on my diesel’s raw-water cooling system, and what is the procedure? M.K., via e-mail

Most engine manufacturers recommend inspecting and/or replacing zincs every 50 hours, but check your owner’s manual for specifics.

Inspection is quick and easy. First locate the zincs. Sometimes they are visible by their brass or red tops. Otherwise, check your manual. Unscrew each rod and tap it lightly. If it flakes, breaks, or shows signs of deterioration, replace it. As with fuel and oil filters, it’s a good idea to change all rods at the same time. When installing a new rod or reinstalling an old one, run your finger around the threads with Teflon paste. No adhesive is required. Painting the tops will make them easier to find.

Reprinted courtesy of PowerBoat & Motor Yacht Magazine

2004 Tournaments