so cal sailors were are they

[eric35II]

i haven't seen a new post here in the so cal section......i wonder how many of us there and where in so cal they sail out of..

happy holidays

happy boating
greg

35 II wilimgton......

[rgoff]

I sail out of Dana Point (Dana West Marina).

Happy holidays!

[Davis Modlin]

I sail out of Ventura

Davis
E29
#226
Holy Guacamole :egrin:

[Ian]

I sail my 1972 E27 out of Redondo Beach. Always on the look out for other Ericsons.
Ian

[Arkiebar]

I have E 35-II '76 in San Diego. Harbor Island West Marina (if last night's storm didn't blow it away). There are another 2 35's next to me and Olsen 34.

Jim Holmberg
Arkiebar

[Lew Decker]

I have an Ericson 39B (1977) in Mission Bay - San Diego - There is an E35 just down the dock from me, but I see other Ericsons everytime I go out. It seems as though they don't know about the BB.

[Keith Parcells]

We sail out of Channel Islands, Oxnard.

Keith
E-33 hull #24 :egrin:

[bigtyme805]

I sail out of Channel Islands. I have an E-27. A lot of Ericson owners don't know about this site. Every time I run into one I tell them about it.

One thing I have noticed is that not many post on the Southern Cal section. Surprising, because we have some of the best sailing in the country with the Channel Islands and Catalina.

Dr. Anderson
E-27
Channel Islands

[Keith Parcells]

Not only do we have some of the finest sailing, but Ericsons were made here in our backyards. It is a bit surprising that there isn't more representation from SoCal.

Keith :confused:

[Davis Modlin]

Not only do we have some of the finest sailing, but Ericsons were made here in our backyards. It is a bit surprising that there isn't more representation from SoCal.

Keith :confused:

Some of us drop in once and a while. It gets a little more active during the summer.

Davis
E29
#226
Holy Guacamole
Ventura :egrin:

[Martin King]

Yes,
It always struck me as odd that there is a high concentration
of Ericsons in So Cal, (the factory used to be here) and there
is no official rendezvous for owners. We tried to get something
going with PS about 10 years ago out at Catalina and the turn
out for that event was less than stellar with just a handfull
of Ericsons showing up.

Martin
E31C

[Mikebat]

I'm a brand new Ericson owner. My 1989 E32-200 is lying in Sausalito at the moment at the broker's dock, but will soon be transiting to Marina del Rey.
Judging from the hull id, it looks like it is hull #834. :egrin:

[bigtyme805]

Mike, congratulations on your purchase. How is it being transported down to Marina Del Rey? That would be a wild sail this time of year, especially with all the storms we have had.

Good luck with your new Ericson, you will find everybody very helpful on this site.

Dr. Anderson
E-27
Channel Islands/Santa Barbara

[NGB]

I sail our E28 out of Harbor Island in San Diego. I would like to say I don't post much because I am too busy sailing, but that is not the case.

[Jeff Asbury]

Hey All So. Cal. Ericson Folks,

Skipper Jeff of the 1973 E-27 "Pride of Cucamonga" reading you all loud and clear. I am still at Cabrillo Marina in San Pedro. Hopefully we can coordinate a gathering at Catalina when the weather improves. I know it's a bit of a haul for Ventura & San Diego folks but I have crashed a few Cal meets at Howlings Landing and it's fun to see the comradery of the Cal owners. I'd like to see the same thing with the Vikings happen some time.

Also a personal hello to Ian at Redondo!

Skipper Jeff, Out

"Pride of Cucamonga"
1973 E-27
Hull #355 :egrin: :egrin:

[bigtyme805]

Jeff:

I second that. It would be a trek for me to Catalina from Channel Islands but I would be willing to sail it if we had a group showing up. Maybe I can muster up a few owners of Ericson's in Oxnard, Ventura area. Any date in mind?

Dr. Anderson
E-27
Channel Islands

[Jeff Asbury]

Hey Don,
Regarding a So. Cal. Viking Gathering,

Wind conditions start to become a little more predictable in April and May. Less chance of a Santa Anna or a South Easter. We could try to gather at one of the coves at the west end, like Emerald or Howlings but the beaches are somewhat private. LA Yacht Club is at Howlings and I think Emerald is Boys Club or Boy Scouts? Or we could just meet at Two Harbors or Cat Harbor. Personally I am not that interested in Avalon. This may take a little research depending on how many are interested. Might have to look into securing facilities at one of the mooring coves for beach access from one of the private parties. Any ideas?

Nice to hear from you. I would still be willing to drive up some weekend to see your E-27.


Jeff

[bigtyme805]

Hi Jeff:

Lets see what kind of response we get from the So Cal owners. I will be curious on this one.

I am heading down to the Sea of Cortez on the E-27 around October this year. I am going to do some cruising. Will have the boat shipped back. Too long of sail to come back so will be one way trip. I will keep you posted on when I get close. Just had a new dodger put on and a new motor. Having the boat painted this month. She will look brand new, May have her re-rigged but I am not sure. Also thinking about having new windows put in, but originals don't leak so I don't know.

Heading down to the boat today. 101 South has been closed at La Conchita and that is the only way to get to my boat, want to make sure she is still floating.

Hope all is well with you. I was thinking you could come down one Saturday and we could sail to Anacapa Island. It is a quick daysail from the Channel Islands.

Im out
Don

[wiland]

Just picked up a 1983 E-28 and brought it down to my slip in Oceanside Harbor. Plan to make a bunch of trips to Catalina and San Diego.

[Jeff Asbury]

Hey Don,

I am sorry but I missed your message because the notification of your post went to my work address and I wasn't there on Saturday. I would have loved to have sailed to Anacapa with you. Wow, your doing some major improvements. I got a estimate on a paint job (LP) deck & hull = 3k. Let me know if your getting a better deal. As for my self, new sails will have to come first. I did some day sailing on Sunday not much wind but is was great to be on the water. I was hoping to see some whales.

What is the cost to have your boat shipped back from Mexico? Are you shipping it by land or sea? My father had his 25' Bayfield shipped back from Alaska to Seattle on a barge for $500. bucks about 10 years ago. Needless to say he got a deal. I just might be interested in following you down to Mexico depending on how long the cruise is and the cost of shipping the boat back is.

Hope we can spark some interest in a Catalina gathering of Ericson owners in So. Cal. still.

Jeff, Out.

[Mikebat]

Mike, congratulations on your purchase. How is it being transported down to Marina Del Rey? That would be a wild sail this time of year, especially with all the storms we have had.

I hired a delivery skipper to take her down with me and a friend this weekend. We had beautiful weather - for hiking, camping, whale-watching, anything but sailing. No wind! We motor-sailed most of the way. Pt. Conception gave us about 10 knots of warm wind from off the land, not offshore.

But she is in her new berth at last, we arrived last night at around 9pm in MDR. Woohoo!

[bigtyme805]

Mike:

Very interesting reading your take on the winds from San Fran to Marina Del Rey. I know you were bummed but don't worry you will have plenty of good sailing days.

Pt. Conception can be a real ride but sounds like no worries.

Enjoy your new E32.

Dr. Anderson
E-27 Amigo
Channel Islands

[noproblemo2]

:) We're busy moving onto our boat these last couple of months so haven't been doing much sailing... We're out of Long Beach :cheers:

[Warren Casey]

I new owner of an 1971 E32, Skye. Nice boat but needs a lot of work. I sail out of Ventura Harbor - Ventura West Marina. Just on C dock I have seen 3 Ericson 35 + my 32. I've also seen a very nice 32 sailing around. Hope to spend more time at the Channel Islands this summer!! Ventura Ericsons - maybe we could do a cruise/race to Santa Cruz sometime! Just contact me - warrencasey@wickedtinkers.com

[Davis Modlin]

Hey Warren!

Welcome to Ventura West Marina. I keep my E-29 on D-dock 104. As for Santa Cruz, I will be going out there alot this summer as soon as I get my furler installed and get my new canvas. I should have this done by spring. There also is an E-27 that is new to D-dock and a 35-2 there also.

Look Foward to meeting you

Davis (Pat)
E-29
#226
Holy Guacamole :egrin:

[Lew Decker]

Just want to keep the idea of a Viking gathering alive - Maybe this summer in Catalina? - I'll make the slog up there if we can get enough boats -

[Martin King]

Count me in!

[Davis Modlin]

With my vacation schedule I hope I can make it down there. If not, Maybe I'll see some of you guys up at the Channel Islands.

Davis
E-29
#226
Holy Guacamole :egrin:

[bigtyme805]

Warren:

Welcome to the Ericson club. I have my E-27 in Channel Islands. Many Ericsons in our area. I venture out to Santa Cruz as often as possible hope to see you out there.

Dr. Anderson
Amigo E-27
Bahia Cabrillo Yacht Anchorage
Channel Islands

[Jeff Asbury]

Here is a complete list of Moorings and Anchorages at Catalina for those of you who are not familiar with the Island. Personally I recommend Howlings Landing or Emerald Cove for a gathering because they both have a fair amount of moorings and you don't have to deal with the tourist crowd as much. The facilities at these locations are private and there are no heads or showers but the beaches are for the public. I also suggest we try to gather early or late in the season so everyone can get a mooring because of the first come, first serve policy's on mooring. My third choice would be Cat Harbor on the back side. It's a bit farther though.

It might be a good idea to set up a poll for folks to vote on a suggested Gathering Date.

Skipper Jeff

Here's the List:

Descanso Bay just West of Avalon around Casino Point has 47 moorings in 65 to 85 feet of water and can anchor off the point outside the buoys.

Hamilton Cove has 36 moorings and a view of the condos, can be pretty at night.

Toyon Bay has 9 moorings but room to anchor 6 boats.** Shore facilities are leased to the Catalina Island Marine Institute.

Willow Cove No moorings. Fair weather anchorage for 4 boats with a sandy bottom.

Moonstone Beach has 39 moorings, shore facilities leased to Newport Harbor Yacht Club and no one else but there is room to anchor 12 boats here.

White's Landing has 17 moorings and is good place to be in westerlies. Balboa Yacht Club and the Angeles Girl Scout Council share the shore. Great place to anchor, will handle up to 20 boats in 40 to 48 feet of water.

Hen Rock Cove has 25 moorings and anchorage for 10 and shore facilities are leased to the Balboa Yacht Club.** The bottom here is rock and sand.

Buttonshell Beach with only 7 moorings does offer good anchorage for up to 10 boats.* Shore facilities leased to Glendale YMCA

Goat Harbor has no moorings but is a good fair weather anchorage for 5 to 10 boats with a sandy bottom at 6 to 8 fathoms and hosts two beaches.

Cabrillo Beach also called Little Gibraltar after the large rock offshore has no moorings but offers good anchorage for 6 to 9 boats in fair weather.* The west beach side is leased to the Long Beach Boy Scouts.

Rippers Cove has no moorings but a good sand bottom for anchoring up to 10 boats in fair weather.

Empire Landing has 2 very private moorings but up to 20 boats can anchor here in fair weather .* Shore facilities leased to the Connolly Pacific Company

Big Fisherman's Cove located on the Eastern side of Isthmus Cove is reportedly the only true shelter during Santa Anas on the north shore of Catalina Island and is leased, water and all, from headland to headland to the U.S.C. Marine Science Center, who discourages anchoring in all but the most foul weather conditions.

Little Fisherman's Cove shore facilities are leased to the King Harbor Yacht Club and the Channel Cruising Club.* Camp and barbecue facilities available through the Catalina Cove and Camp Agency.

Isthmus Cove has about 245 moorings and a stringline for 42 boats 25 feet or less as well as room for about 100 boats to anchor in up to 60' of water, give or take a few depending upon the flotilla boat size.* Moorings are maintained and leased by the Catalina Cove and Camp Agency who handles all moorings outside of Avalon Harbor.* They operate a patrol boat that will meet you at the entrance to whichever cove you choose or can be reached on Channel 9.** Be patient, they'll get to you next.** Moorings are stern and bow ties.* Like Avalon, moorings are on a first come, first served basis and are assigned upon arrival

Fourth of July Cove is leased by the Fourth of July Yacht Club who own the 42 moorings. There is no anchoring here.

Cherry Cove is leased to the San Gabriel Valley Council Boy Scouts and has 103 moorings and no anchorages.

Little Geiger Cove only has 1 mooring and anchorage is sketchy here when the wind blows, best to use stern and bow anchors. Shore facilities are leased to the Offshore Cruising Club.

Big Geiger Cove has no moorings but is a good fair weather anchorage.** Shore facilities are leased by the Blue Water Cruising Club.

Howland's Landing is a private beach leased to the LA Yacht Club and the Catalina Island Camps with about 40 moorings but no anchorage.

Emerald Bay offers a small beach on to the east but shore facilities are privately held by Corsair Yacht Club and the Great Western Council Boy Scouts. There are 100 moorings with room for about 10 anchorages.* Stay away from Indian Rock and the surrounding rock outcroppings.

Parson's Landing is only a stopover site in fair weather with room for about 10 to anchor but is best visited by dinghy or overland from Emerald Bay.

Catalina (Cat) Harbor is an all-weather harbor, protected in most weather and has 77 moorings with room for 200+ boats at anchor in a tight situation.* There is a landing pier for dinghies and the shore is open except for those areas leased to the Del Rey Yacht Club and the California Yacht Club.

Little Harbor on the south side of the island has no moorings but anchorage for about 25 boats. Watch out for the reef when entering and remember that the bottom is gravel and big rocks so anchor well.* Water is available.
:egrin:

[Jeff Asbury]

Another thought. If any one has a affiliation with any of the following organizations we might be able to arrange to utilize their beach facilities like Heads, Showers, Picnic Tables and BBQs.

Corsair Yacht Club, LA Yacht Club, Del Rey Yacht Club and the California Yacht Club, Catalina Island Camps, Great Western Council Boy Scouts. :egrin:

[bigtyme805]

Jeff:

Nice job, way to take action. I am not familiar with Catalina so this helped me out a lot. I would like to go early season. Remember I am coming from Channel Islands so I have a little trip, so I would like to go to the closer location. I am sure a few Ericson owners from my area will be interested.

I elect you honorary captain for getting everything together.

Count me in.....

Don Anderson
E-27 Amigo
Channel Islands

[Jeff Asbury]

Thank You Don,

I reluctantly accept your nomination of me as Captain of a "Gathering of So. Cal Vikings at Catalina". I only accept the nomination because talk is cheap. I see we can all talk the talk, now lets see if we can walk the walk.

First off, who is the our Moderator. I would like some assistance in setting up a Poll, like the recent Dinghy Poll that had such great responses. This would be a simple poll with only a few questions.

1) A choice of Dates for the Gathering.

2) A choice of Catalina Locations for the Gathering.

3) A choice of Activities, if any.


Skipper Jeff, Standing by on channel www.ericsonyachts.org :egrin:

[Jeff Asbury]

Catalina Island Map

[Jeff Asbury]

Catalina Island Map

[Martin King]

I vote for isthmus cove. Plenty of moorings, picnic tables, and a staff
that is calm in the face of boating hijinks.

[Jeff Asbury]

I agree with you Martin. The only reason I suggested the other coves is that is where I have seen gatherings of specific makes of yachts. Also there would be more of a opportunity to moor as a group. The Isthmus has all the amenities we would need, like I mentioned in a earlier post. How about thinking about a time? Easter weekend is coming up and that is still early in the season. Things get a little busier after Memorial Day. Any other thoughts on a date? :egrin:

[bigtyme805]

Hey Jeff:

Looks like you started something and are doing all the work. I am up for any date I will get off of work for this event. I have never been to Catalina so it would be new for me. I would vote for Istmus Cove because I have heard a lot of good things about this anchorage. I guess we have to set up a poll for dates. Maybe we can just set a couple of dates and see what response we get. I need a long weekend so that is big for me. It is a 12 hour sail/motor for me from Channel Islands.

Do any Channel Islands boaters have any interest in going to Catalina before Memorial Day weekend? I am just trying to get some interest strirred up..

Don Anderson
E27
Channel Islands

[Brisdon]

I sail Edythe (35-2) out of San Pedro. Cabrillo Way Marina (the seaside town they forgot to tear down). Always happy to meet other Ericson owners in the area.

[chrism]

Sorry to dig up this post, but Jeff, I can help you with a poll. I don't know if I responded to your last request.

Hope you left coasters enjoy your gathering!

Chris