Archive for May, 2009

May 31 2009

New movie of Willows Anchorage, Santa Cruz Island in Southern California

Published by Capt. Dan under Sailing

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May 31 2009

Memorial Day anchor follies at the Channel Islands in Southern California

Published by Capt. Dan under Sailing

This entry began its life as a comment on another article, but I thought it would serve the community better if it stood alone. We invite your comments. — capt. dan Guest BLOG: Rob Walton S/V R Escape Channel Islands Harbor A couple and their son pull into the anchorage we were at in a [...]

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May 29 2009

Stayin’ alive in heavy traffic in Sea of Cortez – kudos from a friend

Published by Capt. Dan under Sailing

FYI – had four nights on the water and on only one of those did we share an uncrowded anchorage with 3 other boats – for virtual isolation the Sea of Cortez is awesome And Dan – your training on speed of approaching tankers probably saved my butt on night as we were doing an [...]

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May 29 2009

Fear, laughter, cooking & safety at sea all part of ASA 104 training in Southern California

Published by Capt. Dan under Sailing

Channel Islands Adventures by Randy Bush Right around the first of the month, Capt. Dan, Beverly, and I had embarked on an ASA 104 adventure circumnavigating Santa Cruz Island. Day two found us off of Fraser Point on a broad reach, headed through the infamous Potato Patch. The seas were running 9-10 ft, on the [...]

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May 17 2009

Memorial Day in the Channel Islands off Southern California

Published by Capt. Dan under Sailing

If you’re thinking of heading out to the Channel Islands this Memorial Day, be advised: so is everyone else with access to a boat. And if your homeport is Ventura or Oxnard’s Channel Islands, well all your neighbors are heading for Santa Cruz. ALL of your neighbors, even some of the boats that you swear [...]

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