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Catalina via Catamaran

Catalina via Catamaran

Jul 10, 2009

Catalina is a boater’s paradise. Few places anywhere offer the tranquility or the peaceful atmosphere that exists on Santa Catalina Island.  From year to year Catalina remains one of my favorite jewels of the sea. It’s close enough to Los Angeles and San Diego to make this a very quick trip.  It’s only 20 miles or so away.  And by the time...

Catalina Sailing

Catalina Sailing

May 28, 2009

This is my favorite way to get to Catalina.  Charter a sailboat with a few friends.  Pack your suntan lotion, your favorite bikini and something warm for when it cools down.  The alternative is go with someone you can snuggle with for when it cools down at night.   Play in the emerald waters.  Kayak.  And play with the dolphins. And when you’re all...