Mar
18
2011
I was just falling asleep when the TV news reported the Japan earthquake and proceeding tsunami. I sleepily said to myself that I hoped to wake in the morning and promptly slept all night! But the news was ominous upon awakening. The good news was Hawaii had not sustained alot of damage and the first [...]
Feb
13
2011
January and early February sailing conditions out of Channel Islands Harbor kicked our sailing season into high gear. There has been an inordinate amount of warm days with gentle winds. In fact, January for the most part, was warmer than July! The real test of these statements though is the Membership roster at our sailing [...]
Dec
12
2010
After uncountable years of poor weather for Oxnard’s Parade of Lights, Saturday dawned warm and clear and stayed that way! By parade time at 7pm, the temperature was 64° with no wind. Like clockwork, the crowds returned to line the harbor and cheer on the entries. Boats large and small were decorated for a 2-lap, [...]