Cherry Cove Get-A-Way

Cash for Clunkers Candidate?





Bon Apetite. Our lobster and shrimp lunch while returning to Dana Point.





The unlucky one




Our escort to the island





Another busy day at Cherry Cove




The Admiral and the Captain were able to sneak away for a few days of R and R. Cherry Cove was the destination of choice and it was pleasantly deserted. Several strenuous days hikes made our itinerary. And one very unlucky lobster met it's demise and made for a tasty lobster/shrimp quesadilla on our trip back.

Ripper's Cove

Looking west from Ripper's
Serenity Now on the hook
Lobster quesadilla anyone?
JR and two of his buddies
JR and the Capt left early Friday morning headed for the island in search of the evasive and great tasting lobster. We did two night dives (Friday and Saturday) in 65 degree water. The visibility was excellent. Did I mention that bugs are evasive? We boated 4 keepers in two nights thanks to JR's technique and skill.

Sail On Nate

Today a family of 10 joined the Capt to pay tribute and scatter the ashes of a loved one. There were tears, laughs and wonderful stories about this fine man. Nate loved the water and was an accomplished and competitive sailor. May he rest in peace.

Sailor Jerry Joins the Crew

Wow, what'a ride we had this past week. Jackpot and the Capt were joined by Sailor Jerry, El Jeffe and Captain Morgan for the 7th annual Catalina cruise. First night was spent at Button Shell Cove, then it was on to Ripper's and finally Little Geiger. Weather and water was perfect. Another great time on the water.

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.