Heading out to Catalina Island a 26 mile channel crossing

boatster_sr4 · 02 February 2006, 04:17

Heres a slidestory I did on our recent trip out to Catalina Island. I did this with my two brothers in the sr4. Its a 26 mile crossing. Conditions weren't ideal but we never felt in trouble.

http://www.slidestory.com/?page=detail&cid=30

Could someone across the pond who views this slidestory tell me if it views ok? Are there any sync problems? The site is still in Beta so small kinks still need to be worked out. Thanks

columbiachop · 02 February 2006, 05:17

hey thanks. i enjoyed that. i've heard alot about catalina island but have never seen it. well done.

andy

limeydal · 02 February 2006, 05:32

Boatster,
great shots; brought back a lot of memories of our trip there last year

However seems you made the right choice and stayed overnight.

We came back in a small craft advisory state and although the boat was fine , the passengers suffered somewhat.(In fact whenever I get the charts out, the boys run for cover!)
Did you hike up and see the buffalo??
I have Ribnet members coming over in the summer,maybe we could meet up and do a channel run together;
cheers Dal

Scotty · 02 February 2006, 07:28

8.27 am here in Ireland. Dull grey day....... Jeez I m jealous of your weather

. Excellent post. Keep it up.

Kernow Buoy · 02 February 2006, 08:00

Hi Boatster
Great slideshow, ran very smoothly with no glitches, really enjoyed it

One problem,
I'm now ten minutes late

Phil Davies · 02 February 2006, 08:48

Great piccies, Boatster, thanks for posting. Looks like North Wales........apart from the palm trees, that is, oh and the sunshine

Your SR4 looks well equipped with frames, nav lights, bow dodger etc.

jewels · 02 February 2006, 13:23

Great slide story Boatster....flows really well! Wonder if we'll get to see you on our visit to Darrall's (Limeydal) in the summer?! Looking forward to tons of sunshine and wall to wall blue sky!! Julie/Mike

SDGANDER · 02 February 2006, 13:55

Been there once too - flew across from Long Beach in a single engined helicopter, just after I got my licence.

Never saw any of the infamous bison - did try the bison burgers at the airport thou!

SDG

boatster_sr4 · 02 February 2006, 19:34

Thanks everyone. I'm glad it was entertaining. That was one of the more fun trips I've taken to Catalina. I should do one on Avalon which is the tourist trap of Catalina. Its a great place for people watching but definitely not a secluded get away like Two Harbors.

Darrall,

We actually didn't go hiking too much around the island. We're going to get mountain biking licenses so we can really move about the island.

The next time you plan to cross the channel let me know and I'll run out there with you. It would be great to meet some rib.netters. Hopefully the sr5.4 would be done by then and I could cross with more cushion!

codprawn · 02 February 2006, 19:45

Stunning pics - it odes look a bit like Wales and he IS in a Welsh boat!!!

Whenever I see the word Catalina I think of the stunning flying boats!!!

codprawn · 02 February 2006, 19:45

Stunning pics - it does look a bit like Wales and he IS in a Welsh boat!!!

Whenever I see the word Catalina I think of the stunning flying boats!!!

limeydal · 04 February 2006, 17:32

Not sure if it was a Catalina flying boat , but still pretty impressive! The one below made several landings in the Bay last October.Would have loved to be out there to photograph it(maybe next time).
But it got into a little trouble when a bilge pump failed and the plane started to take on water and tip.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/5102278/detail.html
cheers Dal

codprawn · 04 February 2006, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by limeydal

Not sure if it was a Catalina flying boat , but still pretty impressive! The one below made several landings in the Bay last October.Would have loved to be out there to photograph it(maybe next time).
But it got into a little trouble when a bilge pump failed and the plane started to take on water and tip.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/5102278/detail.html
cheers Dal

It's an old Dornier - they all have a certain "look" about them - after a bit of Googling it's a DO24 to be exact.

In the link you posted it says one of the crewmembers is called "Iren Dornier" - strange or what!!!

I think these old seaplanes/flying boats are stunning - once was lucky enough to be given a trip in a restored Short Sunderland which was massive - flown by an amazing bloke called Dizzy Addicot - he was flying warbirds in his 80s - he died just before christmas in a car accident. He flew all sorts and used to be a test pilot - he flew in loads of films including Memphis Belle - a true gent!!!

gaviotapete · 31 March 2006, 22:32

thanks boatster, that sounds like a great trip. we're hoping to set up a trip out to s.cruz in time for a south swell. maybe we could run together?
i'll let you know when.

boatster_sr4 · 01 April 2006, 16:43

Haha yeah I've been out there quite a few times. Send me a PM when you plan to go. Who knows I might be able to get away.

jyasaki · 11 April 2006, 20:07

Nice job with the pics and slideshow.

A few questions:

Where did you launch out of?
How much fuel did you end up burning on your trip?
How much was your room on the island?

Congrats;

jky

gaviotapete · 21 April 2006, 03:41

hiya boatster,
where do you launch from to get a quick crossing to s.cruz?
and what kind of fuel usage do you plan on? how much did
you carry on your sr4? thanks for any help,
newbie pete

Manny · 21 April 2006, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by limeydal

Not sure if it was a Catalina flying boat , but still pretty impressive! The one below made several landings in the Bay last October.Would have loved to be out there to photograph it(maybe next time).
But it got into a little trouble when a bilge pump failed and the plane started to take on water and tip.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/5102278/detail.html
cheers Dal

What about the flying fish? Did you see any when you went to Catalina Island? I hear there are alot of them around Catalina Island. Especially at night. They even have boat tours to see them. You shine a light at night and you can see alot of them flying, sometimes into the boat. Maybe it is just a seasonal thing.

Biggles · 21 April 2006, 21:55

Nice job,

Impressed with your narrative.

because your so good with the slideshow/computer stuff any chance of some video footage next time.

PS.

Fancy a ten year swap with me. I'd like to taste some more LA time.

pop · 21 April 2006, 22:06

i have done four trips from SD to carbo san lucas and two from panama to long beach. we did all our sailing around this area getting ready for the LA yacht race.

sorry to say its a dump the coast is full of nothing. the sharks are cool and the seals but there is no little bays, harbours. ever catalina islands are a mini LA mc donalds and all. were do you go on your rib from there? santa barbara?