Even with cloudy weather, the harbor was full over Memorial Day Weekend, with several vessels side tied and anchored up and down the coast. Big thanks to all boaters using the dinghy docks and following the posted regulations. In May, 104 dinghies were tagged for 72 hours and not one dinghy was cited.

May was a very busy month in the Harbor with 6 visiting yacht clubs and 4 additional cruise ships stopping in Avalon.  The visiting yacht clubs included Dana Point YC, Sunset Aquatic YC, WSA Club, Huntington Harbor YC, Catalina Sailing Fleet and the Huntington Harbor YC.  In addition to the weekly visit from "PARADISE" (Tuesdays) and "MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Wednesdays), cruise ships  "VEENDAM", "SUMMIT", "NORWEGIAN STAR" and "MERCURY" all visited Avalon.  Passenger counts for May 2005 were 28,703 compared to 21,645 during May 2004.

May 2005 stats are as follows:
People aboard boats: 6,612
Vessels moored: 1,653
Vessels anchored: 114
Lost/stolen reports: 5 reported lost/24found
Accident reports: 2
Avg. Temp: High 66 Low 56
Avg. Sea Temp: 63
Rain: NONE          
Citations issued: 6
Discharges: 3 
Moorings Sold//Transferred: 5
Cruise ship counts: 28,703
  Paradise: (5 wks) 11,249
  Summit: (spec visit) 1,988
  Monarch of the Seas: (4 wks) 10,211 
  Veendam: (spec visit) 1,083
  Norwegian Star: (spec visit) 2,269
  Mercury: (spec visit) 1,903

Final preparations for the summer season will be completed in June with the installation of the Barbara Pearson Dock and two extensions to the Club Dinghy Dock.  The pump out dock is being repaired and should be back in service sometime in June near the fuel dock.  The Pump-a-Head and fresh water are temporarily installed on the shore side of Float 5 for boater use.

On June 15th, the shoulder rate will end and the daily rate begins.