There’s a serious frolic going on in Channel Islands Harbor this Summer. With three 36 foot Hunters in the fleet, the members have spontaneously grown a tradition at this base ! With three frolics under their belts, each of the boats has won “the race”. Frolic is a sunset sail we started several years ago that has now morphed into a once a month duel from the breakwater, out and around Gina and back with these three splendid yachts.

Larry on Bodacious snapped this shot of Captain Jim way out in front of 1421 and Varekai on this nice breezy night. It looks like the feathering prop advantage of 1421 is negated in a breeze over 15 knots. Once back at the docks the BBQ’s break out and the crews enjoy a dock party. Last night it was a Chinese feast in honor of the Olympic sailors whom NBC neglected to include in their advertising laden onslaught the last two weeks.

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Larry Ellison is serious about the game he likes to play. Things didnt go well for him at the America’s Cup last year. The what, where and when of what happens next in this arena is anybody’s guess. But Larry and Team BMW Oracle are not taking any chances.

Today, they rolled out this 90 foot by 90 foot carbon fiber trimaran from its purpose built shed in Anacortes, Washington. Team CEO said, ““This is a very special boat and represents a special achievement by a hugely committed team who are among the world’s best at what they do.” He continued, “We have learned a lot in getting to this point and now we are looking forward to testing it on the water.”

Understand though, this boat may never see a day on the water competing against Alinghi in The Deed Of Gift Challenge of the Americas Cup if an appeal in court is denied. Then again, it could happen !

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It has been a glorious Summer here at Channel Islands Harbor this year. We have had very little marine layer and temps seem to be up about 10 degrees on average during the day. Most days in July and August have been in the 70’s and now the water is approaching that elusive swimming temperature of 70. The winds have been very organized. Light near the shore and stronger in the middle of the channel. You can nearly choose what type of sailing you want to enjoy. The SailTime fleet here has been getting a good workout with new members getting trained up and spreading their wings and old salts getting out on the water with regularity. Most days, you will find empty slips where our fleet lives on Dock C of Vintage Marina.

Speaking of Old Salts - here is Jerry Roth (far left) and Charlotte Overton, (far right) Owners of Rainbow, one of our 33ft Hunters. They were preparing to shove off for a day sailing cruise this morning with the Anacapa Yacht Club up to the Ventura Yacht Club on this perfect day. They invited some friends along for the ride, including Pete and “Glo” (front & center), who singlehandedly make AYC such a great club to be a member of ! Jerry is a long time successful racer, first on the East Coast and for quite some time now, here on the Left Coast. Charlotte is no slouch herself, having held the ladies trophy in this harbor !

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