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 [...]

Local nautical buffs can revel in the latest tall ship visitor to Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor. The Nina is docked here now through December 14th before heading down to Long Beach for the Holidays. It’s not the original 1492 Nina. But it is an authentic replica. In fact it is the most authentic tall ship [...]