Santa Catalina

[Don Landers]

In the next few weeks I will be sailing my little 15 ft. Potter to Santa Catalina. Any advice about where to launch the boat, where to park the truck and trailer while I am there, what can I expect with respect to mooring facilities at the island, etc. Any and all information will be appreciated. Thanks guys and gals.

 

[Mike I.]

Island hop

See the link below about mooring at the Island. As far as launching sites, I only know of two in the LA, Long Beach area. One (and the closest to Catalina) is at Cabrillo Beach. This one is just 1 mile from open ocean, and 19 miles to Two Harbors. The other is in Alamitos (sp?) Bay Long Beach. I haven't used this one in several years. It's quite a ways inland. My favorite destination at Catalina is Emerald Bay. Not muh there, just a Boy Scout Camp at the west end of the bay.

 

[Dick McKee]

There is also a ramp at Marina Del Rey with

overnight parking. Like Mike Emerald Bay is our favorite. Its also a great spot to snorkle if you like. Dick McKee S/V ONE9TEEN

 

[larry w.]

15 footer to the island

Don; Launch at the sailboat ramp near the Marine Stadium in Long Beach. Head for the isthmus, aka Two Harbors, at the island. Rustic, but not totally isolated. There's a bar, a cafe and a store.