Category Archives: Catalina / Channel Islands

Catalina Island – June 2013

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http://vimeo.com/68027581 Near shore conditions being what they were, we went to Catalina instead. Or darn!! Ship Rock and Eagle Reef. Flat, calm, kinda clear, no sun. I spent my time trying out my new PolarPro Magenta Fiter for the GoPro. It color corrects for green water. I purchased this. I give it a thumbs up. But, the design needs some work. The retainer tab broke off after ONE dive. And, I lost it. In no surge, or current. :-( Secondly, I was surprised to see all the abalone. They seemed to be hungry, and I'm a sucker for a hungry abalone. So I fed them their favorite dish, kelp. If you try this, be sure to offer it up at the correct end of the shell. Or else the take offense. You don't want a pissed off abalone. Various abalone prefer different types of kelp. Look around and pick the cleanest and tenderest bit of kelp you see in...
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From the Boathouse: Watch out for suspicious boats

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By Mike Whitehead - The Daily Pilot Ahoy, and summer officially begins next Friday! Does anyone find it surprising that a sailboat carrying 80 to 90 bales of marijuana was beached in Newport Harbor after a brief chase by the Coast Guard? This occurred at 1 a.m. on June 3 after the drug smugglers entered the harbor and refused to allow the Coast Guard personnel to board the sailboat. Finally, the boat was run aground on Balboa Island, and two people leapt from the vessel only to disappear in the night. Continue Reading......
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THE CATALINA ISLAND CLASSIC, 2013

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Wheelbase Magazine The 2nd annual Catalina Island Classic went down in style this year. The racecourse was winding & technical, the event organization was stellar, and this time around the skaters were allowed two days of shredding on the hill rather than only one. Insert a smile here. Continue Reading......
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Catalina Express Extends Free Birthday Rides

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The Log Catalina Express is extending its “Free Ride on Your Birthday” promotion through April 30, 2013. The move comes following the company’s decision last year to celebrate its 30th anniversary by giving a free pass to anyone who wants to go to Catalina on their birthday. Read Story...
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Grant Apps for Marinas to Be Accepted by Aug. 27

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The Log Cal Boating, which will retain its department status until July 2013 (when it will become a division of Parks and Recreation), is currently accepting applications for the Boating Infrastructure Grant program Read Story...
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