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Avalon Harbor Activity Report - February 2010
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Another wet month with almost 4 inches of rain did wonders for our reservoir. The island is a bright emerald color with the burn areas looking lush. On the 5th we received almost 2 inches with measurable amounts over 7 other days ending with .69 on the 27th. Even with our 8 days of measured rain, we had only 3 Small Craft Advisories. Due to the earthquake in Chile on the 27th a Tsunami Advisory was issued for areas including the coastal areas of California and stated that a tsunami is capable of producing strong currents or waves. Some California marine areas did experience high waves, flooding and unusual tide conditions and although the Advisory for our waters did spark much concern, Avalon seemed unaffected.
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Avalon Harbor Activity Report - January 2010
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Saturday, February 06, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The first weekend after New Year's was a beautiful weekend with no strong winds and over 80 boats arrived to enjoy the nice weather. The following weekend welcomed the hearty souls that come to run 50 miles in Avalon's interior. Not only do these wonderful folks pay an entry fee, they are encouraged to obtain sponsorships. ALL proceeds from entry fees and sponsored mileage go to charity. Recipients include: Avalon Hospital, Avalon High School scholarships, Catalina Conservancy and the Bill Putnam Health Care Fund.
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Avalon Harbor Activity Report - December 2009
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Saturday, January 09, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Our first good rain came on the 7th with drops beginning to fall in the early morning hours and continuing for almost 24 hours. Although not heavy and measuring just under an inch, it was just what our dry hills and plant life needed. The wind that normally follows rain began to blow in the afternoon of the 8th and continued with gale force magnitude causing the last boats of the day to be cancelled.
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Avalon Harbor Activity Report - November 2009
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Thursday, December 03, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Catalina Island Triathlon was held Saturday, November 7th with several hundred competitors starting the event at 9 am with a half-mile swim beginning from the beach just west of the pier out to a buoy marker and back to South beach on the east side of the pier. Racers then bicycle a 16 kilometer three-loop cycle course around Mt. Ada and finished with a 5K run course up Avalon Canyon.
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Avalon Harbor Activity Report - October 2009
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - October blew in with a Gale watch which resulted in a small craft advisory on the first Saturday of the month. With the beginning of Lobster season and the first weekend of Jazz Trax, the strong winds were not welcomed and prevented the harbor from filling up. Fortunately, the winds subsided by Monday allowing for the "Paradise" to visit on Tuesday the 6th, the "Elation" on Wednesday and Celebrity's "Millennium" to arrive on Friday on it's way from Alaska to the Caribbean via the Panama Canal. Hurricane Rick in Mexico caused the "Sapphire Princess" to alter its course and call on Avalon on the 21st. The "Mercury" and its passengers spent the day in Avalon on the 22nd.
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Avalon Harbor Activity Report - September 2009
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Thursday, October 08, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - September was a busy month for the harbor despite the number of tournament boat participants being down. The Catalina Art Festival was held the weekend of the 18th through the 20th, beginning on a Friday for the first time and a featuring a new sophisticated look with white cabanas for the participants. Seal Beach Yacht Club visited the last week of the month with 17 boats.
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Avalon Harbor Activity Report - August 2009
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Santa Barbara Yacht Club visited the island the first part of the month with over 30 boats spending time here and Two Harbors.
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Boat Fire extinguished by Avalon Harbor Patrolman
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - While on patrol Friday August 14th at 4:45pm, Harbor Patrol Officer David Christensen discovered smoke coming from the vessel "Bravo" moored in Avalon Harbor on mooring #62. Patrolman Christensen advised other vessels in the immediate area to ready their boats to move if necessary.
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Avalon Harbor Activity Report - July 2009
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Sunday, August 09, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - July began with the streets of Avalon along with the moorings filling up. By the 2nd Avalon, Descanso and Hamilton were almost at capacity and by the 4th all were full with 75 boats on anchor.
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Veteran Avalon Harbor Patrol Officer retires
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Monday, July 20, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - City of Avalon Harbor Patrol Officer Brian Dawes retired July 1 after 29 years of serving the boating public.
Dawes's storied career began in October, 1980 as a harbor sanitation worker, or trash boy, where he stood out assisting the boaters.
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El Galleon Restaurant
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Located on the beach, El Galleon is the place for steaks, fresh fish and prime rib. We feature USDA choice steaks corn fed and aged 21 days, live Maine and local lobster, fresh abalone and applewood smoked BBQ ribs. You'll experience a touch of the Big Easy at El Galleon with our festive atmosphere, full bar and live karaoke in the afternoon and late into the evening. Serving lunch and dinner year round, we also offer a large selection of appetizers and outdoor patio seating with a view of the bay! Since 1967, El Galleon has been the top choice for good food and fun times.
411 Crescent Avenue - (310) 510-1188 |
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