CHANNEL ISLAND ADVENTURE

We left Dana Point, made a fuel stop at the Isthmus on Catalina Island, and spent the first night at Santa Barbara Island. The next day we were bound for Santa Cruz Island with two-night stops at Potato Harbor and Pelican Bay. East Fisherman's Camp on Anacapa Island was our last anchorage. The four island trip was awesome.

We saw three island foxes on a hike out of Prisioner's. Photo credit to Jonathan Bronzewell III.  

Potato Harbor was a welcomed anchorage after a bumpy night at Santa Barbara Island.

North facing Pelican Bay was another tranquil stop. We're the centered boat in this pic. 

The capt, El Jeffe and JB III on our last night at Anacapa. The next day we departed at 4:30 AM and arrived in Dana Point at 8:00 PM. A long but successful day.

 

FIVE DAYS & A WAKE-UP

Preparations began yesterday for a visit to the Channel Islands. Weather permitting, JD, El Jeffe and the capt will depart early next Saturday for Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands.

THE 4TH OF JULY 2015

A spectacular day at the marina that almost didn't happen. We knew getting to the parking lot early was a must and when we arrived at 10am there were only a few spaces left. Five minutes later and we would have been locked out and on our way home. The day was fantastic, complete with an aerial show, a low Coastie Chopper flyover, snacks and drinks with friends and a fabulous fireworks display. God Bless America!

The K-Dock Gang

"BEER RUN" IS IN THE SHOP

I was able to find the leak in Beer Run yesterday under one of the oar locks. Nothing for an amateur to attempt to fix. So today she was hauled to the Dinghy Doc in Santa Ana. Should have it back next week.

On her way to the doctor's office

CAPT'S B-DAY TRIP

After the Admiral asked, "What do you want to do on your birthday?", we were on our way to the rock. We made the long haul to the Isthmus and stayed in Fourth of July Cove the first evening. The next day it was off to Little Harbor around the scenic west end. A rolly night sent us to Cat Harbor for the next two days. Cat was perfect; lots of fish, eagle sightings, a great anchorage, super hikes, temps in the high 70's and access to the "action" at the Isthmus. Traveling around the east end, our last night was in Avalon but not before a hike and pastrami sandwich at Antonio's. Not a bad way to spend a birthday, and the topper, we saw two blue whales on the return trip to Dana. I am thankful and blessed!

Surprise!!!!

 

Little Harbor

The Admiral's 'cuda.

Cat Harbor

WENT DIVING TODAY

Mystery solved...kelp. Under water. Out of sight. Out of mind. What are the chances of running into this? Wrapped our prop shaft and brought us to a quick stop yesterday. All ended well. No one hurt and boat is fine.

Semper Fidelis

One happy crew after being rescued at sea. SERENITY NOW!

Timbo, a retired marine, AKA "Top Dog" and the "Ka-Bar Butcher" plus his lovely wife Heleen, traveled all the way from Illinois for a SoCal vacation and a day with us on the Pacific. Light winds, clear sky and ideal weather made for a wonderful afternoon...until disaster struck. While motoring west up the main channel we shut down our power due to severe prop/drive shaft vibration. The anchor was dropped and we waited for help to arrive. The OC Harbor Patrol stood by until Vessel Assist came on the scene. Thank you DP Harbor Patrol and Vessel Assist for your quick response and help. So tomorrow the capt will be diving below the boat to see what's goin' on. Stayed tuned.

It's nice to have assistance when you need it.