Tag Archive 'winter'

Jan 09 2010

What Off Season?

Published by under Sailing

Ahh Yes! Another “Winter” has settled in, here on the Southern California coast. Sure it’s not as warm out as the Summer. But it’s not cold either. And this year, so far, there have only been a few days one could classify as chilly. I know what I’m talking about! I survived 50 years of [...]

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Dec 23 2009

Outlook for New Year Includes Fair Winds and Following Seas

Published by under Sailing

Sailing around Oxnard and Ventura in Southern California is a year around thing. Sure, it’s cooler in the Winter than the Summer, but not by much. Each season has it’s own benefits. In Winter, the sky is crystal clear and the seas are flat in the days following a storm front. Not to mention the [...]

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Feb 15 2009

Waiting on the Big Storm at Channel Islands Harbor

Published by under Random Thawt

Gale warnings have been posted. I’ve rechecked all the SailTime fleet sailboat dock lines and added an extra spring line to keep them secure at the dock. The forecast is for up to 3 inches of rain to fall at the coast during a 12 hour period. Even more important for sailors is the wind [...]

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