Gettin' Ready for the Annual Catalina Convention of Nesporados

The reunion this year will take place September 15th-21st. Jackpot and The Captain will be reunited with El Jeffe and The Mac Slayer at the Isthmus. The crew is looking forward to a lot of fishin', snorklin', fishin', snorklin', fishin'...you get the general idea. Preparation this week on Serenity NOW included filling the water and fuel tanks, changing the gear oil, motor oil and spark plug on the outboard, checking the batteries, checking the diesel engine, pumping out the bilge, replacing the heat exchanger zinc, oiling the exterior teak, taking inventory of what's on board, and re-glueing the dinghy seams. The day before we leave will be the final wash down and detail. The Capt will be ready for a few days at the island.

Young Sailors Join The Fun

After the Commander In Chief and Admiral dropped off the crew and pushed us out, we had a leisurely sail down the coast along San Clemente in light winds. Chow was served and all hands eagerly gobbled up their rations. The wind finally came up on our trip back for a brisk sail into the marina.
The weather was so warm, we all enjoyed a picnic dinner at the marina watching the world go by.

While LA Burns...

...the crew of Serenity NOW found themselves enjoying the dolphins, whales, flying fish and the mola mola (sunfish).
A 6.5 mile hike to Little Harbor, on the back side, was just right for a swim and lunch.
The Admiral on our trip home.

Dawns Early Light

This was our 6 A.M. wake-up call this morning. Our SC contingency (Santa Clarita, har har) later informed us that Zach was under the weather and they wouldn't be joining us on this trip. Zachie, get better soon. We love you.

Rest In Peace Mary

Recently, a long-time friend called to inform us that his mother had passed away. This morning he and his two brothers and three sisters sailed from Dana Point aboard Serenity NOW to scatter the ashes of their beloved mother. Yellow roses were Marys' favorite. Sail on Mary...

With "Serenity Now" safely tucked into her slip, we ventured to Rock and McGee Canyons near Mammoth Lakes for a change of scenery.

MUSIC BY THE ADAM BURNS BAND...they rock!

The Nesporados Welcome the Emerados

Catalina Island is awesome during the summer. Matt and Laura joined us for a quick visit and I think it's safe to say everyone had a great time. Our guest mixologist even created his first "Emerado". Stay thirsty my friends!