Archive for July, 2010

Jul 23 2010

Check Your Tether!

Published by under Random Thawt

West Marine has issued a recall for two models of safety tethers which very possibly could be the one you own! The recall affects both the singlen #9553512 and the double, #9553504 models. According to the manufacturer there have been no reported injuries from these two products, but West Marine discovered that under heavy load, [...]

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Jul 11 2010

Tourist Season at Channel Islands Harbor

Published by under Random Thawt

Got to see some interesting visiting yachts this week around the Channel Islands Harbor. First up was the 95 foot long “Liberty“. It was the last Vietnam-era PT boat commissioned, officially known as an Osprey Fast Patrol Boat, capable of speeds up to 50mph, and only one of two that still exist today. It has [...]

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Jul 10 2010

Add a Little Music to Your Boating!

Published by under Sailing

You know it’s summertime when Concerts by the Sea is underway at Peninsula Park, here in Channel Islands Harbor. There are two ways to enjoy the shows. You can arrive by car, bicycle or walk to the park and sit on the grass with your picnic supper. Or, if you have a boat, you can [...]

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