Fast Facts: Venturing Ventura
By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTSVENTURA — In the southern part of California, halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, is the coastal City of Ventura. But did you know that the City’s formal name is San Buenaventura, after the 1782 Spanish mission, Mission San Buenaventura, established by Father Junipero Serra? Buenaventura means “good fortune” in Spanish.
The mission is still a popular attraction that lives in the historic downtown district of Ventura and gained a lot of attention when Father Serra was given sainthood by Pope Francis in 2015.
What Ventura makes up for in good fortune it lacks in gluten. Ventura was the first city in the world to produce lima beans outside of their native home in Peru, and it was from these beans that gluten-free options were introduced.
In the 1920s, a baker named William Baker (who later changed his name to Willian Koch) began working at a bakery in Ventura and later opened his own shop called Bill Baker Bakery in Ojai. Baker is known for perfecting his “wheatless flour” by using soy and lima beans from the soils of Ventura. Baker proved that the “best was yet to crumb” when wheat-free breads and pastries entered the health-food craze, and the gluten-free trend took off.
Ventura is also known for being the
gateway to the Channel Islands. The Channel Islands National Park, also called “the American Galapagos,” is an environmental treasure of five islands, including Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara. The national park has seen the recovery of multiple endangered species, such as
the Island Fox and the California condor. Ventura Harbor is home to Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, and they offer both landing and non-landing trips to all five islands where guests can camp, hike, kayak, and much more. None landing trips include whale watch-
ing through the waters of Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to witness some of the largest marina mammals as they make their annual migrations.
Established on March 22, 1872, Ventura has more than 150 years of history and is a great place to visit.
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USCGAUX- USCG Narwhal Visits Dana Point
By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTSDANA POINT — On May 13, the U.S. Coast Guard’s cutter Narwhal which patrols the Orange County coast, paid a visit to the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, where USCG officers and crew held public tours filled with education about the boat and the USCGAUX informed guests about safe boating practices. The vessel is typically docked at the Coast Guard’s facility on Bayside Drive in the Newport Harbor and is the only active Coast Guard unit in Orange County. It is one of seven cutters that operate in the Coast Guard’s Southern California fleet.
Narwhal is an 87-foot Marine Protector Class coastal patrol cutter and is one of the smallest multi-mission patrol vessels employed by the Coast Guard. Home-ported in Coro-
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na del Mar since 2001, Narwhal has participated in a wide range of at-sea missions, received numerous commendations, and while ashore, its crew has been closely involved in supporting a
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host of Orange County community projects. The term “cutter” identifies a Coast Guard Vessel 65 feet in length or greater, with accommodations for a crew to liveaboard. The cutter Narwhal has a liveaboard crew of 12.
The Narwhal’s duty is to secure the country’s maritime borders, but its crew also conducts search and rescue missions, enforces immigration laws, oversees local fisheries, and responds to oil spills. In addition, the ship typically patrols coastal waters from the Mexican border to the Channel Islands under the direction of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Also in attendance was the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, a uniformed volunteer division of the USCG, comprised of experienced boaters and former Coast Guard veterans that helps bring Coast Guard education to the public. The Dana Point Flotilla has the largest number of memberships in Division 6-8, which covers Dana Point. The flotilla is led by a Flotilla Commander and is assisted by a Vice Flotilla Commander.
The USCGAUX was established in 1939 and is comprised
of 26,000 men and women nationwide to provide support for the Coast Guard by enforcing marine safety and observation and providing private navigational support. The USCGAUX also hosts boating safety classes and performs boater safety checks.
Those interested in joining the USCGAUX must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- 17 years of age or older
- Pass a boating safety and new member exam
- Cannot have been convicted of a felony
- Pass a security clearance
- Be physically and mentally capable of fulfilling your job
For more information, please visit http://wow.uscgaux.info/ content.php?unit=114-06-08.
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By Log StaffLOCAL
Ventura Harbor’s Annual Dredging Contributes to Overall Beach Renourishment
VENTURA— With recent winter storms and high tide events having severely eroded areas of the California coastline and Ventura Harbor scenic beaches over the past few months, Ventura Harbor’s annual dredging activities have significantly contributed to overall beach restoration.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), working with the Manson Construction Company, began dredging operations in Ventura Harbor on March 11. An estimated 485,000 cubic yards of material was dredged from the federal channel and sand traps to ensure the Harbor entrance remained safe for boaters and commercial fishermen year-round while redispersing the sand back onto the harbor beaches.
Ventura Harbor’s beaches, including Surfer’s Knoll Beach, South Beach, and popular Harbor Cove Beach (or Mother’s Beach as the locals call it) on Spinnaker Drive, have now been largely replenished, allowing the beaches to reopen and be available to the community.
“Maintaining a safe, navigable, and resilient harbor is one of the key guiding principles of the Ventura Port District,” states Brian Pendleton, General Manager of the Ventura Port District. “This crucial sand replacement, as a result of the dredging, also serves as an enormous benefit to residents, surfers, beachgoers, and wildlife, as the sand dunes and beaches provide critical nesting habitat for endangered species such as the Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern.”
The Corps pays for the annual Ventura Harbor entrance channel dredging activities.
In August 1968, the U.S. Congress approved Public Law 90-483, which among other things, had the U.S. government acting through the Corps, assuming the maintenance responsibility for the navigation features at Ventura Harbor, subject to annual appropriations by the President and/or Congress. The features that the Corps is responsible for maintaining include:
1. The Entrance Channel
2. Sand Traps
3. 3 Jetties
4. An offshore breakwater
5. A groin
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, frequent navigation problems resulting from shoaling at the harbor entrance developed due to a lack of Congressional funding. In 1983, the Port District recognized the need to communicate more effectively with Congress and the Corps and retained the services of a Washington advocate. Since that time, over $140 Million has been expended by the Corps in maintaining and improving the harbor entrance system.
The President’s 2024 Budget was released on March 9, 2023, and the Ventura Harbor project was named for
$8.471 million.
“With the support of Congress and the Senate, this will ensure that dredging will be completed again in early 2024 and provide additional funding for the Corps to update environmental studies and issue a new contract later in 2024,” states Todd Mitchell, Senior Business Operations Manager for the Ventura Port District. “We are truly grateful for the efforts of Congressman Salud Carbajal and Congresswoman Julia Brownley to advocate for the President funding project in his 2024 budget.”
The District permits, funds, and contracts periodic inner harbor dredging (excluding the Ventura Keys). Performance of the dredging requires the District to maintain its permits with the Corps, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Ventura County Air Quality Control Board, and the California Coastal Commission. The District’s permits not only allow for inner harbor dredging but also to replicate the work conducted by the Corps if there was an emergency and the work had to be performed by the District.
Because the inner harbor soil is primarily a fine grain (silt), three of the District’s permits for inner harbor dredging have special conditions that require the Santa Clara River to be flowing into the ocean for material placement to take place. Unfortunately, in 2021 when navigating into the channel into the Keys became a concern, the river condition was not met, and the District and City of Ventura had to obtain emergency permits to perform the inner harbor dredging. Therefore, the District has been pursuing amendments to these permits to achieve inner harbor dredging when needed.
For more details on annual dredging activities in Ventura Harbor or information on Ventura Harbor beaches, visit www.VenturaHarbor.com
Boat Owners in Long Beach City Marinas are Encouraged to Attend Their Annual Boat Owners Meeting
LONG BEACH— On June 13 at 6 p.m., the Annual Boat Owners Meeting will be held for Long Beach boaters at the Long Beach Yacht Club located at 6201 E. Appian Way.
Speakers from Marina Operations and Marine Patrol will update and take questions on the following:
• Marina Security
• Marina Capital Investments
– Restrooms and Parking Lot Repaving
• Marina Debt and Finances
• The City’s Homeless Program’s impact on Marina’s
Boat Owner Association Officers will discuss the following:
• ABM Pumping Shut off – what it is –how boaters will be impacted.
• 1300 new apartments across from ABM Basin 3
• Future BOA programs
BOA was founded by the public as a grassroots organization with the mission of addressing and pursuing the common
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LEGAL ADVICE ask a maritime attorney
By David WeilWhat do I need to know about starting a chartering business?
QUESTION:I own a 50-foot sailing yacht and I would like to start a charter business. Our home port is Marina Del Rey, California and we would offer the boat for harbor cruises and for overnight trips to Catalina. What legal issues should I be concerned about before I get started?
David Weil is the managing attorney at Weil & Associates (www.weilmaritime.com) in Seal Beach. He is certified as a Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a “Proctor in Admiralty” Member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, an adjunct professor of Admiralty Law, and former legal counsel to the California Yacht Brokers Association. If you have a maritime law question for Weil, he can be contacted at 562-799-5508, through his website at www. weilmaritime.com, or via email at dweil@weilmaritime.com.
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ANSWER: A new charter business will need to address a lot of issues. Marina restrictions, passenger parking, liquor licenses, and a hundred other details must be considered. But the important legal issues can probably be divided into four main categories: The boat, the operator, city permits, and insurance.
Your first legal issue concerns the construction of the boat. The United States is one of many nations that protects its domestic transportation industries through “cabotage” laws. These laws require the transportation of passengers or cargo between U.S. ports to be performed aboard “U.S. flagged” vessels (vessels registered under the laws of the United States), and U.S. built vessels.
Many sailing yachts in the 50-foot range in this country are foreign-built. A foreign built
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vessel may not legally carry passengers for hire in this country unless the owner obtains a waiver of the restriction, or the operation is structured in a way that avoids the restriction through a “bareboat” charter (discussed below). Information regarding a waiver of the U.S. construction requirement is available on the internet web site of the United States Maritime Administration https://www.maritime. dot.gov/ports/domestic-shipping/ small-vessel-waiver-program
If your boat is U.S. built or has a waiver, and it is 100 gross tons or less, you may carry up to six paying passengers (the limit is increased to 12 passengers for vessels over 100 gross tons) without the need for Coast Guard inspection. These are often referred to as “six-pack” or “twelvepack” charters. A Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection will allow the carriage of more passengers, but compliance with the Coast Guard’s inspection standards is very expensive and conversion of an existing boat to an inspected boat is usually cost-prohibitive. Coast Guard inspection for passenger service also usually requires the assistance of an experienced marine architect and it should not be confused with the courtesy inspections conducted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
The next issue involves the operator of the vessel. The master of any vessel that carries passengers for hire must be licensed by the Coast Guard as a Captain, for the class of service in which the boat is operating. Further, since our reader is interested in operating overnight charters, the Coast Guard may require an additional licensed crew person to be aboard if the vessel will be underway for extended periods. Contact the Coast Guard’s local Marine Safety Office for information specific to your proposed operation.
Next, you will need to comply with local regulations for the harbor in which you will be boarding passengers. Many harbors charge a boarding tax for each paying passenger. Our reader is interested in running his operation out of Marina Del Rey, and he must therefore comply with a unique set of regulations established by Los Angeles County. The County has a handout that provides a good overview of the process that can be down-
loaded at http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dbh/docs/1028395_CharterBusinessHandout.pdf
And finally, our reader must consider the boat’s insurance policy and other forms of liability protection. Talk to your marine insurance broker about a charter policy. At a minimum, the policy must include an endorsement for the commercial operation of the vessel (most standard marine insurance policies exclude or limit coverage for these operations). The policy must also provide coverage for claims made by passengers, and “Jones Act” coverage for claims made by members of the crew. You may also want to consider corporate ownership of the boat as an additional level of liability protection, though this may give rise to other legal issues.
Some of the Coast Guard requirements may be avoided through a “bareboat charter” structure. A bareboat charter basically transfers ownership of the boat to the charterer during the term of the charter, but this brings a host of other restrictions, including a requirement that the charterer must select his or her own captain and crew.
These are a few of the basic legal concerns that must be considered by a boat owner who is considering a charter operation, but there are other issues to consider. For example, the charter market in Southern California is extremely competitive. The existing charter boat operators in any harbor are likely to scrutinize new operators who may be tempted to use a few “shortcuts” to get their business off the ground. Do your homework and hire an attorney who is experienced with these issues.
David Weil is licensed to practice law in the state of California and as such, some of the information provided in this column may not be applicable in a jurisdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal situations are alike, and it is impossible to provide accurate legal advice without knowing all the facts of a particular situation. Therefore, the information provided in this column should not be regarded as individual legal advice, and readers should not act upon this information without seeking the opinion of an attorney in their home state.
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Deep Dive into the Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
Village.
“ Variety is one of the strengths of our deep sea wine tasting rooms, and we produce over a dozen different white, rosé, and red wines every year,” said Conway. “Almost every month, we are able to release a new vintage of something.”
By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTSVENTURA — In the fall of 2022, The Ventura Harbor Village gained an exciting new addition to its roster of seaside shops– The Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room. The business is owned and operated by the Conway family of Santa Barbara and Ventura County. This modern wine-tasting room offers 15 wines of exciting and unusual blends of reds and whites. Each is produced in small batch production, and all fruit is locally sourced and sustainably farmed from Santa Barbara C ounty. Along with their friendly and knowledgeable tasting room hosts, daily tastings offer a selection of both Conway and Deep Sea wines providing something for all palates.
“Deep Sea Wines was founded and started producing wines by the Conway siblings in 2007,” said co-owner John Conway in an email to the Log. “We opened our first tasting room on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara in 2011 and e xpanded to a second location in the Ventura Harbor fall of 2022. [I have] lived for four years in the Ventura Harbor on [my] sailboat and thought this location was the logical next step in showcasing our “maritime influenced” coastal w ines.”
The Conway family has been responsible for the founding and creating t he Deep Sea and Conway wine labels, managing daily operations within the winery, including harvest and produc -
tion, fruit sourcing, label and p roduct design, Deep Sea Tasting Room retail operations, Conway Wine Clubs a nd national sales. As a family with a passion f or wine, every family member wears many hats within the small family business, making the successful production of Santa Barbara grapes a bold note in the Ventura Harbor
Sourced from the highest quality grapes from sustainably farmed coastal vineyards in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills and Los Alamos, the Conway’s capture a “sense of place” in all their wines. The maritime influence in their vineyard sources can be noted in the individual flavors of their wines and pairs well with the oceanside venue. Most of their wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the natural and existing flavors of the varietals, and some are then aged in French oa k barrels.
It’s not just a tasting room, though. Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room often hosts fun and creative special events, such as Oceanic Flow Yoga Class. For $25, participants can take a yoga class followed by a glass of wine on the harbor side patio on the first Sunday of e ach month from 10-11 a.m. In addition, live Music takes place on Sundays f rom 3 – 7 p.m.
You should also mark your calendar for seasonal events such as Pumpkin Carving on the patio and holiday w reath making. Bring your pup along with you to enjoy the pet-friendly patio.
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room is located on the waterfront at 1 591 Spinnaker Dr. Ventura, California, 93001, in Ventura Harbor Village near the Village lawn. It is open daily at 11 a.m. with hours Sunday through Thursday until 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m.
F or more information about the wine, the location, and the family, please visit https://www.conwayfamilywines. com/.
If you’re lucky enough to be drinking wine by the sea, then you’re lucky enough. Ventura Harbor Village welcomed Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room last fall, and the wines pair nicely with the sun, sea, and sand.John Conway designs all the artwork for the labels and the interior design of the two locations. Image courtesy of Deep Sea/Conway Family Wines John Conway and his sister Sally who manages the Ventura location.
Ventura Harbor Special Issue
Dog Friendly Businesses in the Ventura Harbor Village
Ventura Harbor Village is speckled with dog bowls and pet friendly patios. They next time you’re there, bring your four-legged friend along with you to enhance your already fun day.
By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTSVENTURA — The Ventura Harbor Village is very welcoming of four-legged friends. The next time you’re cruising the complex, you can bring your pup along for the stroll.
Casa De Regalos is a family owned in-store shop that has served Ventura merchandise in the Ventura Harbor Village since 1982. This local and visitor favorite is also dog friendly— they have put out a pet water bowl to accommodate your pet. They next time you’re in the area and shopping for everything from beach décor to apparel, don’t leave your furry friend behind. For more information, visit https://www.venturaharborvillage. com/directory/casa-de-regalos/.
Ventura Boat Rentals is also dog friendly. This cute boat rental service offer rentals for fun themed boats like
swans, ducks, and dragons, as well as electric Duffy rentals which you can bring your dog on for a $10 cleaning fee. If you make it down on the water, snap a photo of your dog onboard and submit it to thelogeditor@thelog.com to have your pup’s photo featured in our newspaper. For more information on Ventura Boat rentals, please visit http:// venturaboatrentals.com/HomePage. html.
More recently, a new addition the Ventura Harbor Village is Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room where visitors and locals can enjoy hand crafted Deep Sea and Conway wines and your dog is invited. The tasting room has a selection of 15 different wines consisting of unusual and unique blends, with grapes picked from the vines of Santa Barbara, each produced in small batch production. Although your dog won’t be drinking any wine, nothing
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sounds better than drinking wine with your dog. For more information on Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room, please visit https://www.conwayfamilywines.com/.
Next up is the adorable Coastal Cone Ice Cream shop. Coastal Cone Ice Cream has been baking sweet treats every morning on the sand of the Ventura Coast since 1983. With summer weather starting to make an entrance, ice cream is a favorite and now your dog can enjoy some too. Coastal Cone Ice Cream offers an adorable menu item called a Pup Cream. For $3.95 your dog can enjoy some dog friendly frozen yogurt. Whipped cream cones are also available for $1.75, and it is all safe for your dog to consume. For more information about Coastal Cone Ice Cream, please visit https://www.coastalcone.com/.
Ventura Harbor is very welcoming of dogs and offers doggie bag stations, a water fountain for dogs near the Channel Islands Courtyard, and a large grassy l awn for some room to stretch your paws. If you’re at the Ventura Harbor Village during October, don’t leave your dog’s costume at home. Join in the fun at the Annual HOWL-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest. For more information on the Ventura Harbor Village, please visit https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/.
the 1960’s, we hold our commitment as the “Friendliest” boatyard: a yard and chandlery that welcomes Do-It-Yourselfers.
What the Jewel Key Award Means to Ventura
The Ventura Harbor Village (Ventura Port District) was chosen for the Jewel Key Award for reasons that have tourists flocking to the seaside center.
By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTSVENTURA — In December of 2022, the Ventura Harbor Village was awarded the Jewel Key Award for their work dedicated to beautifying the Ventura Harbor Village. The Ventura Chamber of Commerce presented the award at the 25th Annual Poinsettia Awards.
Ventura Harbor Village’s lineup of ongoing enhancements that won them the honor includes a coastal-inspired paint refresh, continuous improvements in accessibility, more sustainable landscaping, a new nautical-inspired wayfinding signage program, tenant improvements, roofing improvements, new tenant signage guidelines, the addition of colorful murals by local artisans, expansion of the sea-themed holiday décor and lighting program, new trash enclosures, and new Village offerings.
Today the Ventura Harbor Village is a vibrant seaside playground and shop -
ping center with boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, boat and diving charters, entertainment venues, and activities. The outlet attracts tourists and locals to its location daily, where they can enjoy a full d ay’s worth of activities all in the same area.
“ While Ventura Harbor Village has achieved many notable improvements in recent years, there is much more on the
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horizon as the Port District continues to enhance the experience for residents, locals, and visitors alike,” said Jessica Rauch from the Ventura Harbor District.
The Ventura Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Poinsettia Awards to unite the community and highlight businesses, education, public services, and community leaders. The Poinsettia Awards allow the Chamber to congrat-
ulate the hard work and contributions f rom every corner of Ventura that make the city such a lovely place to visit and live. The nominations are made by the community and through the City of Ventura, Ventura Police, and Fire Department. The award is chosen by the community for the community.
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Catalina Connection
Catalina Island Faces Succulent Poaching Problem
Dudleya virens ssp. insularis captivates conservation professionals and nature lovers with its appealing appearance and ecological significance. But unfortunately, that makes it a target for illegal poaching.
By: LOG STAFFCATALINA ISLAND — Catalina is home to many rare and protected species of both plants and animals. It is one of the Island’s unique attributes that makes it a special place for those who call it home and for the many nature-loving visitors traveling across the Channel each year. Unfortunately, some of the unique species of the Island’s fragile ecosystem are especially vulnerable to threats beyond habitat loss, including illegal collecting.
One species, in particular, is the island liveforever (Dudleya virens ssp. insularis), native to the Channel Islands.
The charismatic succulent grows in small rosettes and has adapted to thrive in the Island’s climate. During spring and early summer, liveforevers produce lovely, slender stalks that bloom pink, yellow, or orange to add a vibrant splash of color to the rocky coastal landscape. In addition, they are a food source for native wildlife and essential for natural erosion control.
Recently, Catalina Island Conservancy Rangers intercepted the illegal removal of several mature liveforevers, rescuing the rare succulents. The largest plant taken was several decades old.
“These wild-harvested plants were exceptionally large species and are significant contributors to the gene pool of the local plant population,” said Catalina Island Conservancy Rare Plant Ecologist Kevin Alison in a news release from May 12. “They were taken from the landscape before they were able to produce flowers and seed, so in addition to these love-
ly individual plants being removed, all the potential future plants were eliminated as well. This loss diminishes the resilience of these rare plants to survive into the future, especially at the local population level.”
Dudleya virens ssp. insularis bears a California Rare Plant Rank of 1B.2 (designating that it is rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere; moderately threatened in California). In 2021, California passed AB 223 with overwhelming bipartisan support, providing essential protections for many subspecies of Dudleya by establishing penalties for those who illegally remove them from state and private lands without a permit and landowner permission. Poaching the imperiled Dudleya in California comes with a $5,000 fine per plant.
“Though it may look like the cliffs of Catalina are bursting with these beautiful native succulents, they are, in fact, quite rare and important to the Island ecosystem,” said Conservancy Sr. Director of Conservation Lauren Dennhardt. “We appreciate the Rangers protecting biodiversity and being amazing advocates for Catalina’s wildlands.”
Rangers delivered the salvaged succulents to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery, awaiting transplanting back onto the
landscape. Catalina Island Conservancy has Dudleya virens ssp. insularis in its conservation collection at the Native Plant Nursery and produces plants for restoration.
“All the island liveforever plants at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery are ethically grown from seed,” added Alison. “Therefore, these plants are available to the public without negative impacts to the plants in the wild.”
To inquire about legally obtaining a responsibly propagated Dudleya from the Nursery, contact Alison at kalison@ catalinaconservancy.org.
The public can report suspicious activity by contacting Catalina Island Conservancy’s Rangers at (310) 510-0393, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement at 1-844-FWS-TIPS, or the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s CalTIP at 1-888-334-CalTIP.
APRIL 2023 AVALON HARBOR ACTIVITY:
AVERAGE TEMP – HIGH: 59
AVERAGE TEMP – LOW: 51
AVERAGE SEA TEMP: 57
RAIN (INCHES): .01
RAIN DAYS: 1
WEATHER WARNINGS: 8
PEOPLE ABOARD BOATS: 3068
VESSELS MOORED: 767
VESSELS ANCHORED: 109
MOORINGS SOLD/TRANSFERRED:2/0 CITATIONS ISSUED/DISCHARGES: 0/0
TOTAL CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS/ VISITS: 22,932/ 8
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Annual Catalina Wine Mixer is Back on Catalina Island
By: LOG STAFFCATALINA ISLAND — From June 2-3, the Catalina Island Company will host the Annual Catalina Wine Mixer made popular by the famous 2008 comedy Step Brothers. The event will take place from 12-10 p.m. General admission is $109 and includes unlimited wine tastings. General admission plus is $154 and includes unlimited wine tastings and whiskey, spirits, and craft beer tastings, and VIP is $449 and includes all the above and exclusive access. The schedule for the weekend is as follows:
JUNE 2
• VIP Reception from 5 - 7 p.m. at Island Spa Catalina
• Heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine from award-winning RUSACK Vineyards and the musical sounds of Michael Physick
• Opening Bash from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in front of the Casino
• Tacos, beer, wine, and live entertainment by the Kelly Boyz
• Movie screening of Step Brothers from 8 – 10 p.m. at the Avalon Theatre; See the movie that started it all inside the historic Casino Theatre
• Beach party from 9:30 p.m. – midnight at Descanso Beach Club
JUNE 3
• Descanso Beach Club will be open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• The Catalina Wine Mixer ticketed festivities at Descanso Beach Club will start at 3 p.m. for VIPs and 4 p.m. for general admission attendees.
• Whiskey and spirits tastings from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Antonio’s Pizzeria and Cabaret sample tastings of small-batch whiskeys and spirits
• Craft beer tastings from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Biergarten (more details to come)
• VIP wine pairing lunch at 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Avalon Grille
Melier will host the pairing. This seated experience will feature wines from some of Napa’s top artisanal vintners, served alongside a curated selection of dishes from the culinary team at Avalon Grille. During the experience, the wine team from Melier will guide guests through each pairing and share the stories behind the wines and the vintners that created them.
• VIP unlimited wine tastings early access from 3 - 4 p.m. at Descanso Beach Club
• Early access to the wine-tasting lawn for VIPs
• VIP Lounge at Catherine’s Terrace from 3 – 10 p.m. at Descanso Beach Club
• Complimentary wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres throughout the event
• VIP and general admission unlimited wine tastings on the lawn from 4 – 6 p.m. at Descanso Beach Club
• Sample wines from over 15 wineries and beers from local craft breweries while listening to live entertainment.
• Live entertainment on the lawn until 10 p.m. featuring DJ Michael Basic, SPLYCE, Presley Aronson, Kelly Boyz, and Phantom Planet.
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interests, issues, and concerns of all boat owners in the Long Beach marinas. The Association joined to have boat owners’ voices heard. Many boat owners cannot attend city management meetings. BOA attends city board meetings, meets with city officials, and represents your interest.
It is the Boat Owners Association for the People. Guests are invited to come join to learn and stay informed.
The membership desk and cash bar will open at 5 p.m. To join or renew your membership is $20.
STATE/NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL
Suzuki Marine USA Completes
Ecofuel Run to the Capitol and Works with NMMA to Promote Sustainable Marine Fuel During American Boating Congress
TAMPA, FL— The opening of the 2023 American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington, DC, took place on May 8 and featured a small boat that recently concluded a vast and significant adventure — running by water from Suzuki Marine’s home state of Florida up to the nation’s Capital. This trip — dubbed the Suzuki Marine EcoFuel Run to the Capitol — covered more than 940 miles aboard a 26-foot Sea Pro center console powered by twin Suzuki DF140 outboards and fueled exclusively by new EcoGen90 sustainable marine fuel from VP Racing. This unique Suzuki-powered boat will be used during ABC for on-water demonstrations to highlight and promote the availability of new sustainable and environmentally friendly marine fuels to the boating industry and government decision-makers in support of an ongoing effort by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA).
“We undertook this voyage in support of NMMA’s initiative to educate and inform the industry, policymakers, and the boating public about alternative marine fuels,” said George “Gus” Blakely, Suzuki Marine Executive Vice President of Sales & Service, in a news release from May 8. “There are roughly 12 million gasoline-powered boats across America today, so these new fuels offer a real opportunity for boaters and the boating industry to make an impact and lessen our environmental footprint. Not only are these fuels formulated with renewable content, but they also produce substantially fewer emissions and even provide boaters with enhanced performance and reliability. This is a win-win for boaters, the industry, and the environment,” added Blakely.
With its bold graphics, this Sea Pro 259 was a floating billboard promoting sustainable fuels as it traveled up the U.S. East Coast via both open ocean waters and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).
It was piloted for the entire run by Nick Abraham and Matt Dugas — both Suzuki Marine endurance test captains based at the company’s U.S. Technical Center in Panama City, Florida. In addition, Suzuki Marine executives and three top boating journalists accompanied them on differ-
ent legs of the voyage.
Strategically placed stops to rest up and refuel were taken at key Suzuki Marine dealers along the route. Among the dealers involved in supporting this massive undertaking were Advance Marine of Jacksonville, Florida; Phil Dolan Yacht Sales of Savannah, Georgia; Cove
2 Coast Marine of Charleston, South Carolina; Coastal Marine of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Marine Warehouse of Wilmington, North Carolina; Fort Macon Marine of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina; Bill’s Marine of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina; Centerville Marine of Chesapeake, Virginia; Friday’s Marine of Saluda, Virginia and Newburg Marine of Newburg, Maryland.
Those on the voyage encountered the range of conditions one might expect over such a long trip covering six states. Some days, it flew along at 35 plus mph through flat calm ocean waters. On other days, the adventurers had to battle high winds, spray, and steep, closely spaced swells that required constant attention to the throttle.
Through it all, the fuel and Suzuki DF140 outboards performed flawlessly with instant starting, strong acceleration across the powerband, and great top-end speed. Fuel efficiency was also excellent, particularly considering the wide range of operating conditions. The boat logged 941.5 miles while burning 479 gallons of EcoGen90 fuel — just a tick under two mpg in a 26-foot deep vee center console with twin 140 outboards.
In addition to running the entire 940-plus miles on this new EcoFuel blend, these twin DF140 outboards were equipped with Suzuki’s now-standard Micro Plastic Collecting Device. These devices, which are integrated into the outboards’ cooling systems, were checked and cleaned regularly throughout the journey, with the bits of collected microplastic pollution being sent to Suzuki in Japan for review and analysis.
“This voyage was an important first step. We look forward to working closely with NMMA during ABC to shine a spotlight on new sustainable marine fuels and the positive impact they can have on our industry and the environment,” said Blakely. “I want to thank VP Racing and our many dealers who supported and participated in this important effort. Suzuki will continue to focus on removing microplastic pollution from our waters, reducing the use of plastics across our business, and spearheading grassroots efforts to clean up our coastlines as part of our CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT initiative.”
Ventura Harbor Special Issue
Sailing
What Choosing the Ventura Yacht Club Means
By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTSVENTURA — A yacht club is there for those who enjoy social clubs centered around the sport of boating and the world of yachting.
The Ventura Yacht Club was founded in 1938 and headquartered at the Ventura Pier from 1949 to 1959, before the days of the Ventura and Channel Islands Harbors. Today’s clubhouse was built in 1967—the first building in Ventura Harbor.
T he VYC offers several amenities, such as a restaurant and bar available to members and their guests, with full services on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During the “Wet Wednesday” series, the club also provides dinner for r acers, members, and their guests. For members, wet- and dry-storage space is available among the club’s 91-slip marina, kayak and dinghy racks, and storage yards to the north and south ends of the property. Additionally, laundromat facilities are available to VYC members and v isitors of the guest dock.
Ventura Yacht Club has offered youth sailing programs since its inception. It annually hosts spring and summer youth sailing camps, numerous youth and adult races (including a 150-person youth event every November and a “Wet Wednesday” racing series from April through September), our “Opening Day” in April, and an Open House in May. Currently, the VYC Youth Sailing Program is open to the public and accommodates those ages 8
– 18. In the last few years, the program’s growth has allowed VYC to become a year-round program offering monthly-hosted weekend events for youth sailors to experience the joy of sailing. Established in 2022, the Spring Break Camp offers a chance for new students to preview what a summer commitment would entail while also granting them substantial growth in sailing skills during the five-day class. For decades, VYC has hosted a nine-week-long Summer Camp, empowering thousands of kids with skills t hat last them a lifetime. The larger camps offered are based on the Ventura Unified School calendar.
The Ventura Yacht Club is complete with a 223’ guest dock equipped with multiple water hoses and electrical shore power connections. The dock is made available to members, and the club offers reciprocal privileges to members of other participating yacht clubs. Utilized by over one hundred guests every year, VYC provides a visiting point for those moving along the coast and a haven for those caught by unfavorable conditions— boats with a beam of 16’ or wider must be granted permission beforehand due to member-owned vessels needing space to maneuver out of their slips.
VYC also has a monthly newsletter, The Forecast, that provides information ranging from its list of Flag Officers a nd Board Members to contact information for the club itself. Ads for club events, member-owned businesses, and a few other harbor-based businesses also
dot the pages. But the core of the newsletter highlights member- and staff-written articles. The Bridge, Membership C ommittee, Social Committee, and Junior Programs publish articles to keep memberships updated on the latest activities and upcoming events at the Ventura Yacht Club. A current copy is given t o all visitors interested in membership at VYC.
The Ventura Yacht Club, upon its founding, was known as the Ventura County Boat Club (VCBC). For the first two decades, with no official clubhouse or marina to support one, members of the VCBC had no reason to change the name. However, “Perhaps confident that
the Ventura Marina would soon be a reality . . . members began to discuss changing the name of the Club to the Ventura Yacht Club. In January 1960, the discussion ended with members voting to officially change the name” (Mercer, 2021). Upon the completion of the marina on July 16, 1963, members’ hopes of having a clubhouse were then also within reach.
Those interested in becoming a member of the Ventura Yacht Club are encouraged to call ahead and drop by to get information on membership options and to receive a guided tour of our house and grounds.
For more information, please visit https://venturayachtclub.org/.
2022 Recreational Boating Statistics
By: LOG STAFFDuring the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC)meeting on May 11, the U.S. Coast Guard released a summary of statistics on the c alendar year 2022 recreational boating incidents, showing that there were 636 boating fatalities nationwide in 2022, a 3.3 percent decrease from the 658 deaths in 2021.
From 2021-22, the total number of accidents decreased by nine percent, going f rom 4,439 to 4,040, and the number of non-fatal injured victims decreased by 15.9 percent, from 2,641 to 2,222.
A lcohol was once again the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents in 2022, accounting for 88 deaths, or 16 percent of total fatalities.
The data also shows that in 2022:
• The fatality rate was 5.4 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels. This rate represents a 1.8 percent decrease from last year’s fatality rate of 5.5 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels. (In 1971, when the Safe Boating Act was first passed, the fatality rate was 20.6 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels.)
• P roperty damage totaled $63 million.
• Operator inattention, inexperience, improper lookout, excessive speed, and machinery failure ranked as the top five contributing factors in accidents.
Where the cause of death was known,
75 percent of fatal boating incident victims drowned. Of those drowning victims with reported life jacket u sage, 85 percent were not wearing a life jacket.
“Most incidents occur in benign conditions—calm waters, light wind, and good visibility—under which y ou may least expect to end up in the water, which is why it is critical to wear a life jacket and engine cut-off switch at all times as they are designed to save your l ife,” stated Captain Troy Glendye, C hief of the Coast Guard’s Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety. In addition, the Coast Guard reminds boaters to ensure life jackets are s erviceable, adequately sized, correctly fastened, and suitable for their activity.
Where boating instruction was known, 74 percent of deaths occurred on vessels where the operator had not received boating safety instruction. Therefore, the Coast Guard encourages all b oaters to take a boating safety course that meets the National Boating Education Standards before boating.
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By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS26th Annual Charity Regatta (June 2-4)
From June 2-4, the Dana West Yacht Club will host the 26th Annual Charity Regatta benefitting the American Cancer Society. The event will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing, including applicable US Sailing prescriptions. The sailing instructions are available at dwyc.org and RegattaNetwork.com. The event is open to boats in the PHRF monohull class, accepted One-Design Class(s). Boats must be over 21’ in overall length and
volved in reported incidents were open m otorboats, personal watercraft, and cabin motorboats. Where vessel type was known, the vessel types with the highest percentage of deaths were open motorboats (47 percent), kayaks (14 percent), a nd personal watercraft and pontoons (nine percent).
The data is based on incidents that resulted in at least one of the following criteria: death, disappearance, an injury that required medical treatment beyond first aid, damages to the vessel(s) or other property that equaled or exceeded
have a current valid rating and certificate for the class entered, where appropriate. Any boat entered without a rating will be assigned one by the OA, whose decision will not be subject to redress. Boats may enter by submitting a complete entry form online at DWYC Race https:// www.regattanetwork.com/event/26511 or Regatta Network Registration Form at: https://www.regattanetwork. com/clubmgmt/applet_entry_form. php?regatta_id=26511 and paying the applicable entry fee to DWYC, no later than Wednesday, May 31. The entry fee is $95. US Sailing Member Fee is $90 with a valid USSA Membership Card. Credit card payment is the preferred method of payment. If paying by check, please make it payable to Dana West Yacht Club. Pledge sheets must be submitted by 6 p.m. on June 3.
There will be daily and perpetual awards for:
• PHRF Overall, Wesley Hawkins Trophy
• Cruising Fleet Overall, Jim Ferguson Trophy
• All Women›s Crew, Joanne McCredie Trophy Top Fund Raiser for the Charity, Race boat entry
$2,000, or a loss of the vessel.
In addition to wearing a life jacket and taking a boating safety course, the Coast Guard recommends all boaters attach the engine cut-off switch, get a free vessel safety check, and boat sober.
“We thank our partners in boating safety who have all made it their mission to prevent incidents through educational outreach and enforcement,” said Glendale.
The 2022 Recreational Boating Statistics report should be available on June 1 at http://www.uscgboating.org.
• Top Fund Raiser for the Charity, Club member non-Racer
• DWYC Beneteau First 36.7 One-Design Class The perpetual trophies will be awarded Sunday afternoon. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://bit.ly/3Mr8UF8.
Club Handicap Racing Fleet McEachen Memorial Race (June 4)
On June 4, the Santa Barbara Yacht Club will host the Club Handicap Racing Fleet McEachen Memorial Race. This series will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing and the Club Handicap Racing Fleet rules and by-laws. This series is open to members of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. The ‘member’ may enter any boat regardless of ownership and must assume financial responsibility by certifying that the vessel is, and will remain, adequately insured when racing. ‘Member’ is defined as a member in good standing or the spouse of a member in good standing. The racing area will be designated on the current SBYC course chart, available on the SBYC website, or at the front desk of SBYC. Race day trophies will be awarded at SBYC. The McEachen Memorial Trophy will be awarded at the annual trophy dinner. Each race in the series also qualifies for the Annual High Point Trophy. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://bit.ly/42Z2brn.
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Ventura Local is Successfully Selling Sustainable Fishing Practices
By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTSVENTURA — Sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats, and ensuring that people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.
Ventura local Ben Hyman, the founder of Wild Local Seafood Co. has been commercial fishing and directly marketing fish to the public for 25 years. Hyman’s company is founded on the idea of an alternative approach to unsustainable and ecologically destructive fishing practices. Hyman spent two decades working on commercial fishing vessels, where he witnessed the lack of respect for the fish and the sport, prompting him to start making changes. He officially started Wild Local Seafood Co.10 years ago, because he wanted a company that embodied the way seafood should be...”all wild, local, and sustainable.”
“Sustainable fishing is catching fish that are scientifically managed by the government to ensure a future for the fishery,” said Hyman in an email to the Log. “On the west coast, there are a number of governmental organizations that set quotas, season, size restrictions, and more to ensure this. In a nutshell, sustainable fishing is using the best available science, techniques, and methods to ensure what you catch isn’t being overfished. Sustainable fishing goes deeper when we look at the impact of importing fish. Around ninety percent of the s eafood we eat in the U.S. is imported from other countries. How it’s caught or farmed with a lack of regulations and the huge carbon footprint it makes to get it here makes local seafood the best choice!”
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vides a connection between local fisherman and public members who have no opportunity to eat fresh and local seafood. Hyman does this by offering his seafood at his brick-and-mortar fish market in Ventura. He also sells to several restaurants, and people from Santa Barbara to the Long Beach area have access to Hyman’s booths at nine different farmer’s markets a week.
To learn from the poor habits of fishermen before him, Hyman has limited h is transportation miles and emissions with boating and driving to treat the environment better. In addition, Hyman can source fish from domestic waters but does not partake in selling fish caught internationally under non-sustainable practices.
A s well as fishing healthy populations, fisheries must show they manage their impacts on habitats and other marine species. Sustainable seafood is the planet’s most environmentally efficient source of protein and is a continuous journey. Unfortunately, traditional fishery management has motivated fishermen to catch as much as possible without regarding the long-term health of the fishery. Wild Local Seafood Co. Contributes to the new mindset and actions it takes to reverse the damage and improve the fishing industry for the sake of the Earth, animals, and business.
Hyman’s catches can be found at local farmer’s markets according to the schedule below:
• Wed. Main Santa Monica Farmers market 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Sat. Main Santa Monica Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Sat. Pico Santa Monica Farmers Market (Virginia Park) 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Sat. Santa Barbara Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Sun. Hollywood Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Sun. Mar Vista Farmers Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Sun. Marina Long Beach Farmers Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Wild Local Seafood Co Headquarters/Fish Market at 1559 Spinnaker Dr #105, Ventura, CA 93001, seven days a week, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
In addition to the business, Wild Local
Seafood Co. owns three boats that fish for lobster, crab, king salmon, snapper, tuna, halibut, white sea bass, groundfish, and more. On salmon trips, the crew may stay out as long as a week and travel hundreds of miles of a catch.
“People can do something good for the planet, local fisherman, and their health by eating our local fish offerings,” said Hyman. “It’s nice when you buy something that makes you good physically and psychologically!!”
For more information on Wild Local Seafood Co. Or to place an order, please visit https://wildlocalseafood.com/.
After years of seeing poor fishing practices and their impacts, Ben Hyman created his sustainable business to improve the fishing industry.Image courtesy of Ben Hyman; Wild Local Seafood Co. Image courtesy of Ben Hyman; Wild Local Seafood Co. Image courtesy of Ben Hyman; Wild Local Seafood Co.
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BLUEFIN TUNA AND KELP-PADDY YELLOWTAIL INVADE U.S. WATERS!
By Bob Vanian of 976Bite.comPeace Dive Boat is Peace in Ventura
By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTSVENTURA — Beneath the water’s surface is a different world not often seen. Located in Ventura is a 62-foot wooden-hulled boat built in December of 1972 called Peace Boat that brings us to that world. McCauley Boat Builders built the vessel as a fishing vessel originally. Rus Izor, a fishing tycoon in Southern California, commissioned it. One year later, the shipwright built the Truth with the intention of them being sister ships. The layouts of the two vessels are very similar; however, Izor decided to name it Peace instead after finding inspiration from the era of peace and love.
Stepping onboard the Peace is a ticket to the underwater scuba world that takes guests scuba and free diving to all eight Channel Islands and Cortes and Tanner Bank. Divers can find the California Moray eel, giant Black Sea bass, Garibaldi— the California state fish, sea lions, bat rays, kelp forests, and more on their underwater exploration.
Scuba diving is more than watching marine life thrive in its environment. It can broaden the mind and be a peaceful and tranquil experience for many. The Peace has been serving this experience for 35 years now. While those wish-
ing to participate in scuba diving must be certified, there are no worries if you’re not— snorkeling and free diving are comparable substitutes.
The 62-foot boat is complete with a compressor that pumps 40 cubic feet of air per minute, has 24 bunks, a full galley, a hot tub, Starlink Internet, a chase boat, and a swim step for easy diving.
• Bluefin tuna and yellowtail have been biting in offshore waters for a couple of months and in recent weeks the main area of fish has been holding in Mexican waters in a large zone ranging from some of the local offshore banks outside of Los Coronado Islands on down to the offshore banks below and outside of Ensenada. That scenario has dramatically changed in the past few days though as the main area of fish has moved in a westerly direction well into U.S. waters and is now being fished between the Butterfly Bank and San Clemente Island. More specifically, the best fishing currently being found to the southeast of the 81 Fathom Spot that is located off the back side of San Clemente Island.
• Areas that are currently producing bluefin and yellowtail include banks both in Mexican waters and U.S. waters that include the 81 Fathom Spot, the western wing tip of the Butterfly Bank, the area between the northern wing tip of the Butterfly Bank and the San Clemente Basin Weather Buoy, the San Salvador Knoll, the 224 Spot, the 230 Spot, the 302 Spot, the 371 Bank and the Upper Hidden Bank. What is also noteworthy is that some yellowtails are also starting to show up at areas more local to San Diego such as the 9 Mile Bank,
Trips are structured around intermediate scuba diving and journeys that don’t require breathing apparatuses.
Open boat trips are for divers who buy tickets directly from the Peace, but private charters are also available. Private charters are sold through local dive shops or clubs.
If you are a dive shop or club wishing to host a private charter, or for more information about open boat trips, please email info@peaceboat.com or visit https://peaceboat.com/.
the 182 Spot, 4 to 10 miles off La Jolla and the 312 Spot. Productive water temperatures have been in the 61.5-to-63.5-degree range
• The bluefin bite has been improving lately to where some near limit to limit catches are being posted among the overnight and multi-day sportboat fleet.
Full story will be found online. Bob Vanian is the voice, writer, and researcher of the San Diego-based internet fish report service called 976-Bite which can be found at www.976bite. com. Vanian also provides anglers with a personal fish report service over the telephone at (619) 226-8218. He always welcomes your fish reports at that same phone number or at bob976bite@aol. com.
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10’CARIBE: Inexcellentcondition.Brandnew Tohatsu6horsepowerfour-strokeoutboardwith 4yearwarranty.Neverused.Customcover. Bottompaint.$2,750.Call310-351-3522.
13’APEX2001: 50hpYamaha600hours. GarminGPS/fishfinder,VHS,stereo/CDplayer, chaps.$5,000.Call714-745-0503.
14’APEXINFLATABLE2008: 50hpYamaha w/271hoursonengine.Alwaysmaintainedby Yamahadealer.Currentannualserviceasof May1st.Alwayscoveredwithcustomcover. $22,000.949-929-7447, mlmichel@aol.com
TWOHOBIEMIRAGEKAYAKS Completewithseats,paddles,peddle drives,andboat-railcarryracks.One kayakwithMiragesailsystem.$1,350for sailingkayak,$1,250forother. 310-748-3630
POWERBOATS
12’CARIBE2003
Beautiful!40hp4-strokeHonda,low hours.Looksandrunsgreat!$10,500. SportPortfloatavailable,$1,000.Long Beachsliprentalavailable. Gary:562-209-5692 (corrected#), garylevine@verizon.net
13’1”AVONSEASPORT380DLTENDER: 135 hrs.Yamaha50hpserviced@135hours. FusionBT4speakers.includestendercover. Oneowner,newin2019.Excellentcondition. $23,500.Call949-922-3101
DONATIONS DONATIONS
55hpEvinrudeMFE(Multi-Fuel-Engine). Militaryspec.Jetdrive.Submersible. Usesgas,LPordiesel.Includestrailer, boatdock,canvascover.$19,800. ShorelineYachtGroup,Jack:323-422-8966, jack@shorelineredondo.com
16’BAYLINERBOWRIDER2013 60HPMercury4-strokeoutboardwith70 hours.FullyservicedinJunealongwith bottompaint.$9,500orbestoffer. Call951-795-8725
DeepV,seats7,150hpYamahaoutboard with140hours.Garmin,stereo,marine radio,Pacifictrailer,newtires,lookslike new.Greatoceanboat.$27,500. Bryan:909-240-2642
19’SEARAYBOWRIDER1996: Seats8. SignatureSeriesModel190.Only406hours. Freshwater5.7LMerCruiserAlpha1, CD/AM/FM,VHFradio,fishfinders.Excellent. Extras.$11,900.661-644-5894.
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20’SKIPJACKOPENCRUISER,1984: 650 hours.Inoriginalcondition.Trailer.LongBeach slippossiblewithmarinaapproval.$14,900. Privateparty:323-715-7062
27’BOSTONWHALER1990: “Picante”.Classic Whalermeticulouslymaintainedandinexcellent condition.2x250E-TechOutboards-Only450 hours.LargeV-Berth;RadarArchw/Rocket Launchers;NewGarminGPS;NewS/SFridge; BaitTank;FurunoRadar;Super-ToughBoatBuilttoLast.$52,888.Mike:949-923-7489
34’SILVERTON CONVERTIBLE1981
GreatweekendCatalinacruiserand coastalfisherman’sdelight.Updated electronicsandwindlass.Veryclean interior.Pricedtosellat$29,900. ShorelineYachtGroup,Bill:949-466-2206, mrforsythe@hotmail.com
29’BLACKFIN,1994
1995BAYLINERCIERA2355SUNBRIDGE for saleinverygoodcondition.Greatforfamily cruisingorfishing.Comeswithtraileranddry storagespace.LocatedinSanPedro.$13,750. Eric:804-350-3713, ericwjoh@gmail.com
Excellentconditionandwelllookedafter. Boathousekeptuntil2019.TwinVolvo dieselsRecentlytraileredtoSanDiego. Recentsurvey.$145,000.
ContactJackson:920-819-8049, jackson@wsyachtbrokers.com
23’RANGERTUGR232016
Excellentcraftsmanship.Excellent condition.With200hpYamahaoutboard. Includestrailerwithdiscbrakes.Redondo slipavailablewithapproval.$119,000. ShorelineYachtGroup,Jack:323-422-8966, jack@shorelineredondo.com
30’CRUISERS2980ESPRIT1989: Dual-Helm Sportfisher.Twin270HPCrusaders.20MPH+, (2)100gFuel,45gWater,Chart-plotter,VHF, Windlass,Bait-tank.Sleeps6.$41,500. ShorelineMarina,LB.Capt.Mase:562-494-3885, Maesonic@msn.com
“CarrieEllen”isa37’ExpressCruiserand ishandsdownthefinestboatofherstyle andvintageonthemarket.Sheisin immaculateconditionandhasmajor upgradesrarelyfound.Theprevious ownersparednoexpenserefittingher withnewMercrusierHorizon8.1engines (2015)andnewKohler7.5EKDGenerator in2019.Theseupgradesalonetotalover $50,000!overthetimeperiodof2015to 2019otherupgradesincludenew upholsterythroughoutthecockpitand salon,newelectronicsandallnew instruments.Her12’beamprovidesa greatstablerideatseaandalongwithher fullcamperbackenclosuresheis comfortableforaweekendatthedockor aweekendatCatalina.$83,400. ShorelineYachtGroup-Steven 310-720-6999, Steven@dragonandrat.com
39’BAYLINER3988 COMMANDBRIDGE2001
2stateroom,2headpracticallayout. Insidehelm,galleyup,dinetteandsalon table,330HPTwinCumminsdiesel.LLC OWNED.$148,000.702-292-1851, joanniewilliamslv@gmail.com
40’BAYLINERCOMMAND BRIDGE1998
Turn-key,noadditionalexpense necessary.LOL46’,lowhours.1446 Cummins6BTA5.9,manyupgradeswith receipts.Greatliveaboardorforfishing, etc.$CALL$. Johnny@BarnacleFlush.com, 619-732-6287.
50’BENETEAU MONTECARLOMC52015
LocatedNewportBeach,ca.$699,000. Freshwatervesseluntil18monthsago. 400hoursonVolvoIPSD6Diesels. CallortextKoryat801-550-2528.
24’BAYLINER245CRUISER2006
VeryfunExpressCruiser.Complete engine&outdriveservicein2022.Slipin RendondoBeachavailablew/marina approval.$34,000. ShorelineYachtGroup,Jack:323-422-8966, jack@shorelineredondo.com
CLASSICBERTRAM31: Twin454Mercsrun great!Lotsofupgrades.$59,900.40’mooringis alsoavailable.Call949-706-4369.
38’TRUENORTHDOWNEAST: Partial ownershipLLCowned.DockednexttoBalboa YachtClub.PerfectweekendCatalinaboat. Professionallyupgraded,managed& maintained.Truehassle-freeownership.VIP service.$40,000.310-529-0491
EXCEPTIONAL33’OUTRAGE2017
on2019EZthreeaxletrailer.Twin350L6 Mercswithonly148hours.Joystick.Self Levelingtabs.15”RaymarineElectronics NavigationPackage.Radar.Manymore options.Fulllistuponrequest.Locatedin BellinghamWA.Readytogo!$334,000.
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tobuyaoneowner,professionally maintainedBOSTONWHALEROutrage 21.Arguablythecleaneset,best maintaintedOutrage21ontheWest Coast.LowtimeYamaha225HPfour stroke.$49,850.928-300-3423
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23’PRECISION1998: Verywellequippedfor cruisingandracing.Manyupgradeswithnew standingandrunningrigging,8sails,including spinnaker.Galvanizedtrailerw/rercentbrakes andbearings.$18,500.760-518-8170
MULTI-HULLBOATS
30’CATALINA1984: Recentbottompaint,new coolingsystem.Wheelsteering.Refrigerator, microwave,stereo.Monthlybottomcleaning! DockedinAlamitosBay.$22,500/obo. 562-668-4668
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30’ SLIPS AVAILABLE STARTING AT $11.25 PER FT Los Angels Harbor n (310)834-7113
30’ SLIPS AVAILABLE Redondo Beach n (310)376-0431
60’ & 70’ SLIPS AVAILABLE San Pedro n (310)732-2252
TAKING RESERVATIONS Coronado n (619)435-5203
35.5’HUNTERLEGEND1990: Yanmar3GM, Northsails,rollerjib,spinnaker,depth/windinst, AP,CNGstove/waterhtr.Lasthauled/bottom paint7-20.11’Tender,8hp.$30,000,makeoffer. 714-728-4738.
35’MOORINGJ-44 NEWPORTHARBOR
Lowmaintenancefees.Recentlyserviced. GreatlocationnexttoMarinaPark,two publicdocks,washdock,andcleanout. ClosetotheAmericanLegion.Easy access.Available6/5/23.$40,000. 714-335-7678.
50’TRI
WellsuitedforLiveaboard,Channel IslandsCharterorworld-class“comfort cruising”.Fullyequipped,professionally maintained,comfortablecruise accommodationfor12.30+yearowner. DeliveryReady!$219,000/obo. 808-630-6084, gomorrishi@gmail.com
29.5’HUNTERSAILBOAT1987 Yanmar2GMmarinediesel.Newbatteries, nicesails,wellmaintainedinside/out. Surveydone.DockedinsafeHarbor, CabrilloisleG-35,SanDiego,CA.
$9,800/OBO.805-340-1770, cgabella@gmail.com
50’REICHEL/PUGH50-2,2002: Performance inshore-OffshoreRacer,designedbyReichelPughtobefirsttotheweathermarkin50’ class.DesignedtobeBlazingfastinlightair conditions.REDUCED$199,500.StephenRock YachtBroker:619-857-9297, stephenfrock@gmail.com
SLIPS,DOCKS,MOORINGS
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28’-130’ SLIPS AVAILABLE!
End-Ties available for Catamarans. Beautiful New Marina! Shortest Run to Catalina!
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Slips&MooringsBuoysfrom25’to55’, at$10.00/ft.ClosestRuntoCatalina. Beverages&SnacksSoldinOffice. 310-832-0526or 1046larsomarina@gmail.com
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30’NEWPORTHARBORMOORING and30’ JensenCalsailboatpackage.Lowhourson diesel.Goodcondition.Internalleadkeel,radar, chartplotter.Mooringjustoverhauled.$39,000. 714-356-0089
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LONGBEACHSLIPS&END-TIES25’-50’: NO LIVEABOARDS.HarborLightLandingMarina, viewsofdowntownandQueenMary.Call 619-807-7245.Email: lance@harboryc.com
LOW PRICE SLIPS - LA HARBOR
$9.00/ft - Sailboats
$12/ft - Multihulls
Detached dock - No utilities
Leeward Bay: (310) 830-5621
MARINACORTEZ-SANDIEGO: Stunning location,improvedamenities.10’-120’slips, endties,andsideties.30’SlipsavailableNOW. Call619-291-5985.
640SQ.FOOTGLORIETTABAY OFFICESPACEAVAILABLE
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BRANDNEWMARINA: Slips25’-75’.Private, quietharbor,closetothebeach,shopping, restaurants,parking,&more.Call714-840-5545 oremail info@huntingtonharbourmarina.com
Yacht Haven Marina 310 834-6892 • www.yachthaven.org
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DRY STORAGE
375 Spaces to 45’ KAYAK RACKS Now Available!
ISLANDYACHTANCHORAGE: LOS ANGELESHARBOR.25’-50’SLIPS AVAILABLE.SOMELIVEABOARD.CALL 310-830-1111.
L.A. HARBOR
Pacific Yacht Landing: 310-830-0260
25’ slips @ $11.00/ft. 26’-32’ slips @ $12.00/ft. 33’-45’ slips @ $13.00/ft., End-Ties @ $14.00/ft.
L.A. HARBOR
Leeward Bay: 310-830-5621
25’ slips @ $11.00/ft. 26’-32’ slips @ $12.00/ft. 33’-45’ slips @ $13.00/ft., End-Ties @ $14.00/ft.
NEWPORTBEACHSLIPWANTED for beautifulRinkerFiestaVee312.NOLIVE ABOARD.PleasecontactJeanPaulJamarneat 949-326-7180.
nearHotelDelCoronado!1715Strand Way.SpaceBat230sqft.andSpaceCat 410sqft.Leasetogetherorseparately. Tenantmustbeengagedinamaritime relateduse.Rentalrate$4.91sq.ft/mo. modifiedgross. ContactTonyWinney,CityofCoronado,at twinney@coronado.ca.us or619-522-7335 formoreinformation.
NEWFURNISHEDCHULAVISTA CASITAW/BALCONYSANDIEGO BAYVIEW
Newconstruction,deluxeRemotewall bed.Utilitiesincluded,A/Cheat, washer/dryer.Nopets/nosmoking.
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NEWPORTBEACHSLIPS
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MainChannel,BalboaIslandnearthe ocean.Duffys,Sailboats,orPowerboats upto68feet.Call949-688-0299forsize availabilityandanyquestions.
PIER32MARINA,SANDIEGOBAY: Callfor slipavailability619-477-3232oremail office@pier32marina.com
POINTLOMAMARINA-SANDIEGO: Callfor slipavailability.Call619-718-6260oremail office@pointlomamarina.com
PUTYOURSAILBOATINTOCHARTER in DanaPointHarborwithAventuraSailing Association.Haveyourboatmakemoneywhen youaren’tusingit!Slipsavailable.949-493-9493, membershipservices@aventurasailing.com
SANDIEGOMOORINGCOMPANY: Visit our websiteforinformation&applicationwww.sandiegomooring.com orcall 619-291-0916.
BAITBARGEATTENDANTS
Seekingdependablepersontoworkon baitbargeservinglivebaitandperform routinemaintenance.(LocationsSan DiegoBay,MissionBayandDanaPoint Harbor).Pleasevisitthefollowing linkforapplication: https://baitbarge.com/contact-us. Emailcompletedapplications to baitbarge@aol.com or fax619-477-2240.
BOATCAPTAIN&DISPATCHERNEEDED: SanPedro.USWaterTaxi.Wearelookingfora BoatCaptain.Musthave100-TonMaster (required).Formoreinformationcall310-5198230oremail jflores@watertaxius.com
BOATCREW&PHOTOGRAPHY FORCAPT.DAVE’S
DanaPoint.Youarefive-star,positive, enthusiastic,passionateaboutdolphins andwhales.Greatpay,greatteam,401K matching.Experiencerequired. https://www.dolphinsafari.com/employment
Contact: Kelliw@kozwel.com 714-432-1771
BOATINGCOURSES/SCHOOLS
BECOMEAMASTERMARINE SURVEYOR
Bestinbusiness.NAVTECH/US Surveyors.Marinesurveyorcourses. 1-800-245-4425, www.navsurvey.com Commercial&recreationalavailable.
CLUBMEMBERSHIPS
AMERICA’SBOATINGCLUB: Manyboating educationcourses.SanDiego,Oceanside& NewporteBeach.Raft-Ups,Sailraces,OnWaterTraining,BBQs&fun.NotForPRofit. NewMembersWelcome.Contactemail: log@sdsps.org
BALBOABASINYACHTCLUB seekingnew membersforCruising.PowerBoaters& SAILORSraceunderourBurgee$400.per year.FunClubhouseforevents,parties.Call KathyAnderson714-746-1341
BARGAINBIN
TERNTX-500XREEL: Silvercolor.Likenew. Usedonlyonce.$375.909-747-7555
$500JETSKI: YamahaFTX-140.Includes trailer.Needengine.Call619-249-2549.
GALVANIZEDCLAWANCHOR: 16.5lbs,$75. Neverused40foot3/8inchgalvanizedchain withreceipt.$150or$200forboth.760-3108560.
BIGTUNAROD&REEL PennINT.II30TW withCalstarWC6455XHA.R50-100LB.Like new.$800.949-274-1601.
14’VINTAGEGLASSPAR1956: Needssome TLC.Needsmotor.GroverBeach.HasTrailer, pinkslip,currentregistration.$1,000.805-2344991, captainscott100@gmail.com
LIGHTHOUSEYACHTMARINA: 1ST&2ND MONTH1/2OFF(WithThisAd),34’END-TIE FORCATORTRI+25’TO50’SLIPS.L.A. HARBOR.Water/electricity/dockboxincluded. Showers,laundry,parioarea.Gated,clean& quiet,lockers.Closeportto...Catalina.Berth 205-B,1300AnchorageRd,Wilmington.Call Barbara:310-834-9595. www.lighthouseyachtmarina.com.Email barbgmarina@gmail.com
BOATYARDHELPWANTED: MarineLabor, Mechanics,LiftDrivers,etc.wantedforbusy boatyardinOceanside.Paycommensuratewith experience.Call760-722-1833M-F8to5.
HIRINGASASAILINGINSTRUCTORS: 101114USCGMMCLicensed.$500perBeginner ASA101class+$forupperlevelcourses. Sendcreds.to danm@seaforthboatrental.com 619-223-1681.
BOOKS&CHARTS
SAILBOATGEAR
2000GOODUSEDSAILS! Listedat minneysyachtsurplus.com Moreinfo?Email minneys@aol.com OpenThurs-Fri-Sat.9to5&ByAppt.
HARKENWINCH: Radial60/2ST.24Vvertical motor.Allcomponents.Hasseenverylittleuse. $1,200. carl.sarnoff@verizon.net
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CAPTAINDAVE’SYACHTSERVICES: Deliveries,privateinstructionaboardyourboat, rulesofroad,navigation,electronics.Yacht managementandmaintenence.30+years experienceWestCoast,Panama,Oregon, Washington,canada,Alaska,SanJuanIslands. 619-997-2378
WORLDWIDEVESSELDELIVERY
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WINDSOFSANTAANA isaspiritualhistory, environmentalstudy,andsailingmemoirof SouthernCalifornia’scoast,islands,andwaters. AvailableonAmazon.Visit: https://tinyurl.com/windsbook
EQUIPMENT,PARTS&GEAR
IBUYUSEDMARINEELECTRONICS: Text photosorcall619-962-6969.Email rickabristol@gmail.com
SUZUKIDT402-CYCLEOUTBOARD: Oil injected.Almostnew.$1,750.CallTony:949632-8370
FISHINGGEAR
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YACHTDELIVERY LOCALANDWORLDWIDE USCGLicensedCapt.MichaelElias Email: melias51@hotmail.com Call562-896-3797
YACHTCHARTERS•MANAGEMENT• Deliveries•Instruction•Excursions•Sunset Sails•Fishing.CallCaptainDonGrigg: 980-722-1674oremail: captdon88@gmail.com
**USCGCERTIFIEDMASTER** offersPrivate MotorBoatOperationInstructionandSafety Trainingaboardyourvessel.Callforpricing information:951-642-2489,oremail billy.ellis@att.net
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