As sailors in the Santa Barbara Channel we all have a good opportunity to spot whales when out on our sailing adventures here in Southern California. In the Winter the Gray Whales migrate first South and then North. In the Summer you will find the Blue Whales as well as Humpbacks. Not as common to [...]

A horde of outrigger canoes from across Southern California have descended on the Channel Islands Harbor for the 1st Annual Anacapa Classic outrigger canoe race. Twelve people on a team will paddle 6-man outriggers to Anacapa Island and back. They actually switch teams along the way with 6 in the canoe and 6 on a [...]

In today’s busy work-a-day world getting out on your boat is a great way to get away from it all close to home. But when you need to stock the boat for meals or entertaining, the process can actually elevate your stress level and not lower it as intended…