Sailing in the Channel Islands California

September 16th, 2008 by admin

There are a few places in the United States that everyone should visit if they enjoy sailing.  The Channel Islands off the coast of Oxnard, Ventura, and Santa Barabaraare included in this list.  Each of the islands have very unique sea and land life along with various human installations.

Santa Rosa, San Miguel, Santa Cruz, and Anacapa Island

These islands are all very close together off the coast.  It takes about 5 hours to sail to the Islands from close by harbors.  There are a variety of interesting things to see on each island including the painted caves, caves, and wild boars.  There are plenty of places to drop your anchor but do not expect that you will be able to tie up or raft up.  There are few places where you will not need your own ground tackle.

Traffic Lanes

Like all of southern California there is a need to be careful when crossing the shipping lanes.  These lanes go up and down the coast between the land and the Channel Islands.  Boats here many times can not stop quickly or manouver so be very careful when crossing the lanes and always cross at a 90 degree angle.

Red Cross and First Aid Training

September 12th, 2008 by admin

Everyone who is involved with boat transportation has gone through some type of First Aid training along with CPR.  All deckhands, skippers, and other crew must have this training in case of emergency.  It is also important to continue to take classes through the Red Cross in the United States so that you have the most current information and to make sure you can remember how to administer first aid when it counts.

What You Need To Do

If you are working for Boat Transport Company or any other other part of the marine industry be sure to contact Red Cross and make sure your first aid and CPR is current.  If you are looking to hire someone in the marine industry to deliver your boat be sure that they have this certification so that there is less risk of death and injury.  The ability of the crew to understand the basics of first aid can mean life and death on the sea.

Schock Sailboats in California

September 11th, 2008 by admin

Schock sailboats are mostly designed for small boat racing, day trips, and coastal racing.  Schock boats was founded by Tom Schock and his brother ownes a powerboat business as well.  The sailboat warehouse in Corona, CA has many different types of boats that are in production.

Types of Schock Boats

There are many different types of boats built by Schock but some include the Schock 40 with a canting keel, the Schock 35 which is a very pouplar coastal racing boat even though the class is dieing.  The Lido and Sabot can also been seen coming from their wearehouse.  Boat transport company frequently delivers Schock boats to many destinations around California and we suggest you sail them as much as possible.