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Post Icon Posted: June 11 2007,12:59 pm Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
...if many on this board do any ocean boating (costal or island trips).

I think I've seen some posts from some about catalina. I've got my boat home in OC now and may not get back out to the river until Sep.  :rolleyes

But I just installed a fish finder, and will be working on a bow platform this weekend to do some fishing out of LB.
Also have a trip planed in Aug to head to Catalina for a night of camping.

Wonder if many others drop in the salt. So many like to keep their toys in fresh water.

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Post Icon Posted: June 11 2007,2:24 pm Post # 2 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I don't know what boat you own so it's hard to offer any specific advice....ever made the trip over to the island before?

I can say this, in general you'll want to keep close watch on the weather forecast, carry a radio and a GPS is handy to have but not 100% necessary.
You can easily make the crossing using a compass and dead reckoning on a clear day.

Early morning is your best bet. Smoother water makes for an enjoyable voyage.  :good

My 16 year old made the trip over on a sailboat with my wife and I (8 hours) when she was about a month old. If you are bringing kids, keep them hydrated. Wind and sun are always with you.

Have fun, good luck.  :D

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Hey GlassMan

Thanks for that. Actually, I have made the trip to Catalina once before. I've got a 21' open bow and have VHF and GPS. And I only make the trip with other boats AND in good conditions. I also have taken a costal navigation course given by CG Aux.

I know this is a Havasu board, but I also enjoy some costal cruising, have gone from LB to Newport, and was just wondering if others in this board do as well.

I also like to drop into San Pedro Bay and watch the LB to CAT and back Ski race. I think that's coming up next month.

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Sounds like you've covered all the bases! :good

Got a bow cover? Sure comes in handy.

That ski race is nuts! A buddy of mine used to do it until his wife made him quit. Didn't want to be a single Mom I suppose. :rolleyes

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SALT ON MY BOAT, AIN'T GOING TO HAPPEN.
FOR DAY TRIP I'D PASS. GOING IN A.M., OVER-NITE IT, AND RETURN A.M., SOUNDS LIKE LOTS OF FUN.
ALMOST ALWAYS BIG SWELLS TO SURF ON IN THE P.M.'S
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That's a  :good on the bow cover.

Last year was the first time I saw the race. The first group went, which are the under 22' ??
I thought, that was cool. Then the BIG BOYS fired up.
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Yup
Over in the AM, camp on beach or in boat, then back in the AM. It's the way to go. Isthmus is way cool.

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Post Icon Posted: June 11 2007,11:52 pm Post # 7 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
We were going to Catalina this past weekend, but plans changed and we didn't go.  We make about 4-5 trips a year to Catalina and then a bunch of other trips from N.B to L.B and vice versa.  

I'll let you know the next time we go.  :D
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"I'll let you know the next time we go"

:laugh  I'm sure I wouldn't be able to keep up with you.
It does get a little bouncy in my 21'r

I told the wife we need to keep this boat at the river and get a sport cruiser for home. Didn't go over real well.
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We used have some big get-togethers at the Isthmus and enjoy the Buffalo Milk over at Doug's Harbor Reef!

The west side of Two Harbors is great for softball :good

Have a great time!  :D

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I would Like To Try To Boat Over To Catalina Sometime.....

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