Sailing Catalina Island Thanksgiving 2020

Afternoon Spray Beneteau Oceanis Cockpit

What to do for a socially distanced Thanksgiving? Cruise Catalina Island on a sailboat of course! I love Thanksgiving. It brings to mind memories of sitting around the dinner table with family. At my grandmother’s house there would be 100 different little plates of things arranged around the table. Most of us love having a … Read more Sailing Catalina Island Thanksgiving 2020

Fourth of July Sail to Catalina – Our Trip During the COVID-19 Pandemic

beached closed sign and boats moored at catalina island

With the Coronavirus pandemic still going strong, we didn’t know what to expect sailing to Catalina Island for the Independence Day holiday. The fireworks and parade had been cancelled. Last year we had so much fun sailing to Avalon for the 4th of July, we just had to do it again. This year since we … Read more Fourth of July Sail to Catalina – Our Trip During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Book Review: Between Two Harbors – Reflections of a Catalina Island Harbormaster

For sailors in Southern California, Beautiful Catalina Island is a favorite destination. With it’s sparkling clear water and abundance of great fishing, it’s the kind of place that we love to read about when we can’t visit. There are plenty of tourist guides for Catalina Island, but this book Between Two Harbors: Reflections of a … Read more Book Review: Between Two Harbors – Reflections of a Catalina Island Harbormaster

Book Review: Santa Cruz Island A History of Conflict and Diversity

book cover santa cruz island history

Just 22 miles off the California coast, Santa Cruz Island lies waiting. Seemingly frozen in time, it’s undeveloped, offering plenty of natural beauty and coastline to explore by boat. This book Santa Cruz Island A History of Conflict and Diversity by John Gherini, a descendant of Santa Cruz Island’s Caire family, is a wonderfully detailed … Read more Book Review: Santa Cruz Island A History of Conflict and Diversity