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 [...]

Tall Ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have sailed into Channel Islands Harbor here in Oxnard. I saw them and nabbed this pic on my bike ride this evening. It’s always a highlight of the Winter season to have them here. Dockside tours from the Harbor Office docks are offered tomorrow through Friday from 4-5pm [...]

I got up this morning climbed into shorts and walked over to the marina. It was already in the 70′s and the strong Santa Ana winds from yesterday were beginning to abate. Sure enough, by mid afternoon a gentle breeze from the Northwest kicked in. Winter sailing in Southern California can generally be some of [...]