Thanks Joel-
I felt as if I were disorientated all weekend--- The boat was not in the water until 0930 and I did not have time to load and organize anything on the boat-- just threw everything on boat and left for Santa Barbara.
An interesting trip indeed-- 3 yes, 3 radios went on the blink on the trip to Santa Barbara. Ron (Islander) last reception, Joel (SEA3PO) lost a speaker and John (from Bakersfield) could not transmit. When we arrived in the harbor, Ron located and fixed a loose neutral, Joel bought a new radio and John was able to locate and fix his problem.
Thanks to Steve (Dora~Jean) for taking the lead to Painted Cave while I continued on to Santa Barbara with the others. We did see several dolphins on Friday, no whales this trip.
In addition to Chris (Rana Verde), Joel & Sue (SEA3PO), Mike (Sealife), Ron (Islander), Roy & Lucky (WaterLillie), Steve & Miles (Dora~Jean), Scott (Li'l Rascal), John (Bakersfield) and Roger & PJ (Fishtales) we had two new attendies this year- Jeff Lastofka (boat name?) and Ron Niner (Little Cute-C). Keith & Kimiko drove up by car.
Friday evening, we had a good dinner at the Endless Summer Cafe at the harbor. It started raining while we were in having dinner and rained most of the night.
Saturday, we had breakfast at the Breakwater and then a few of us went uptown to the Boaters World where Ron (the Manager) gave us a discount on our purchases (Joel got a good deal on the radio)
Then we pigged out on the seafood of your choice, PJ and I filled up on uni (urchin) and albacore. that evening we had our dock party and had a great time of fellowship.
Sunday, after breakfast at the Breakwater, we returned to Channel Islands Harbor. After trailering the boats we met Anacapa Yacht Club for our "after cruise" dinner. Sue of SEA3PO made some great orso(sp?) salad!!
I want to thank everyone for the wonderful time and fellowship.
Roger