If you sail, especially if you go to our lovely Channel Islands, I recommend participating in one of these classes as they are informative, led by highly experienced sailors, and include the opportunity for hands-on exposure to the latest advances in safety methods and equipment.
Our Migration By Clark and Andrea Bowdle, S
We finally did it, took the plunge, jumped off the edge, started on the journey. Whatever you want to call it, we bought THE boat. Not just any boat, the boat that will take us on our grand cruising adventure. Our search included several years, continents, countries and vacations to make the decision.
Catalina Loop Cruise by Mark Cooper, P
March 2018 Nineteen Days by Steven Hodges, N (written 21Sept 2016)
Many people consider nineteen days at sea to be a lot. And it can be, or not, depending on the voyage and how it is remembered. I’ve been fortunate that most of my Pacific crossings have been, as I recall, overall, fun. Of course, as I was once told by someone, it helps a lot to have a really poor memory.
March 2018 Land Yacht Attracted to the Sea By Janis Johnson, S
California Boating Card Law
A Summary of the California Boating Card Law and How it Affects You First of all, further information about the California Boating Card (CBC) law can be found on the California Department of Boating and Waterways (CDBW) website http://www.dbw.ca.gov/ under Safety and Education. This summary attempts to boil it down to several key points: The… Keep Reading
Inflatable Life Jacket Maintenance
By Rich Ciolino – at Isthmus Cove, Catalina Island August 2017 Inflatable life jackets provide safety, comfort, and convenience for their users. They are much less bulky than the older “stuffed with a flotation material” type, a feature that encourages boaters to wear them. All life jackets require some amount of maintenance and back in… Keep Reading
Dennis and Virginia John’s Round the World Cruise
Coming Home – Virginia Johns, P We left Santa Barbara in January 2011 for the start of our circumnavigation adventure. We head back to the boat Dec. 30 to finish up the loop and bring Libertad home in 2017. We have enjoyed a nice long visit to our home in Santa Barbara this year. And… Keep Reading
Ciolino Mexico Cruise
How Not to Visit Santa Rosa Island
One of my friends–let’s call him Tom–sent me this photo and a recap of a recent “adventure” he and his family had at Santa Rosa Island. The day started out glorious, then the weather changed in the middle of the night, resulting in grounding, abandon ship, a complete loss of the boat, then being airlifted… Keep Reading