80th CATALINA PASSAGE

We thought we'd beat the Memorial Day crowd and spent some time at the island the week before. Last Sunday was spent in Avalon before moving to Howland's Landing for three nights. We were pleasantly surprised to run into and old friend from Dana Point, Will Steinriede. Will is working as a director at the Howland's Camp. From there we moved over to Cherry Cove for one night before concluding the trip in Willow Cove. As we were leaving yesterday, the island was filling up. HAVE A GREAT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.

Parson's Landing.

These kids were having a ball.

Sunrise from Willow Cove.

HAHA CREW REUNION

The crew, missing in action since the conclusion of the Haha last November, reunited for a long weekend in Catalina. The first night was spent on the hook in Willow Cove, the next night we moved to White's Landing, and the final night was spent at the Isthmus. We moved around because of south and southeast winds. The water is still chilly (low 60's) and the visibility and fishing was disappointing but the stories and laughs were epic.

Dropping the hook in Willow Cove.

Haha vets (L to R) Ranger Van Bro, JR AKA Johnny Dorado, and El Jeffe