Hello JoAna, not to many of us in San Diego , i'm in Harbor Island West. Steve

 

I lived in California for almost 20 years and in the time I was on this forum there were very few members from the Golden State. There are a few and I even tried to organize a gathering in the Delta where I last live and boated but I could never get enough interest. I now live in the New Orleans area and it's not much better here.
Shawn

 

In Cali but up North. I like to visit SoCal on occasion but not sure I can be so close to the dozen or so true Dodger fans.

 

NorCal. Delta boater!

 

SRBCNC.org

 

Nuther Delta-rat here. I'd move south, but San Diego-rat just doesn't have the same ring to it.

 

SRBCNC.org

 

Since all the Northern California boaters are chiming in, I guess I will too! I’m also on the delta. I love San Diego though. I will be down there for the first round of March madness next week. My wife keeps telling me to try to get transferred to San Diego. She would move in a heartbeat!

Dan

 

what is march madness?? Man, I can't believe there's so few from SD - or Southern California. I guess everyone's too busy enjoying the sunny weather on their boats. Ha!!!

 

NCAA basketball tournament!

 

This is a question for the Northern California boaters: Is there an organized group that goes to the Delta. I think it would be a good trip to see some of Californias' more beautiful waterways. It just seems so confusing up there. Maybe the hubs and I can make a journey up there and do some exploring. I'll take any info or suggestions any of you might care to offer.

 

Yes, the Sea Ray Boat Club of Northern California is mostly a Delta Club. We do have a yearly cruise to the bay but we have a monthly cruise-out and there are very knowledgeable members that know about Sea Rays and where to go (and where to stay away from) in the Delta. I am a past Commodore, so I can help with any questions. Any Northern California Sea Ray owner should consider joining our club. We have no property so yearly dues are only $125 still.
SRBCNC.org

 

Another Nor-Cal SF-bay and delta boater here. It’s quite a journey from SD. Once you get here though there are plenty of places to venture thru the bay and delta waterways. If you do, look us up at Solano Yacht Club and we will set you up on our complimentary dock.
Carpe Diem

 

I'm in Ventura - 34 ft 340 Sundancer

 

Nice to hear from you. We haven’t beeen Boat up that way yet but we do want to make a trip up to the Delta and Ventura most likely will be one of the stops along the way. If you’re ever down in San Diego, drop a line, we are slipped at the Hyatt Resort Marina, mission beach.

 

Marina del Rey here. 340 Sundancer. Frequently over in Catalina as well.

 

I think we're going to Avalon this summer.

 

Avalon in the summer can be hard to get a spot, unless you know someone who owns a mooring or are up to anchor. I generally do the Ishtmus on the summer an Avalon in the off season. My last trip to Avalon will be in May and I’ll start going back that way in September. I’ll be at Two Harbors in between.

 

Is it easier to get a mooring if you go mid week?

 

Easier yes. You may get moved to descanso or Hamilton, which is less protected. You can always try Avalon and then cruise to two harbors if nothing good is available.

 

San Diego Hyatt regency marina Ocean view sedan bridge I was wondering too ,I guess they are all boating
cheers

 

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Joe Ana
What are the ??? for?
I am in the Hyatt marina San Diego
Where are you docking?
Enjoy boating

 

With my old Sea Ray (a 290 Sundancer), I never had a problem at either Avalon or Two Harbors getting a spot (sometimes due to my smaller size they harbor master would tuck me in close to shore which was great because it was much less rolling). I just traded up to a 420 Sundancer, so it will be interesting to see how the larger size affects availability and placement.

My standard M.O. is to have the family sleep on the boat the night before (home port is Marina del Rey). I then set an alarm for (before) the crack of dawn, and start driving over to Catalina with the rest of the family asleep below. That way I am there as soon as the Avalon or Two Harbors harbor patrol is starting to assign moorings. I have never (knock on wood) been turned away to date!

 

Hello Cali people, and, particularly SoCal Sea Ray owners! As stated before, where is everyone? I bought my 06 320 2 years ago. Was excited to find this site, but, it really surprised me that the world of owners, and in particular, the SoCal offshore crowd, doesn't exist. I have much better luck on the Facebook page than I do hear when needing any type of info.

Anyway! My wife and I would love to get together with other boaters and exchange destinations, mechanical and all other things under the sun. Can we meet in Avalon? Side tie off shore somewhere?

We're in Huntington Harbor, "Pour Us", radio channel 69.

 

would love you meet up - I'll advise when we're planning to go to Avalon. Cheers!

 

Joe Ana
What are the ??? for?
I am in the Hyatt marina San Diego
Where are you docking?
Enjoy boating

Looks Like I misunderstood (as I was reading on my cell phone) it didn't come out clear for me. But to answer your questions... We too are in the Hyatt Marina and since our boat is only about a month old (new to us) we're still fine-tuning things. We are hoping to dock out to Glorietta or maybe even mariners cove real soon.

 

I was a San Diego boater until last Friday, sold out 44 DA. We were regulars at the Glorietta Bay beach on the golf course. Love every single second we boated there from 2013 until just last week.

 

Hard to believe very few So. Cal. boaters on this forum. I am in the New Port Beach area. Cheers Gentlemen.

 

I’m a new Sundancer 330 owner (2009) in MDR!

 

Two weeks ago we did our first trip to Catalina in our new Sundancer 420. It was weekend of July 7/8. Couldn’t get online reservation, so went to far side (Cat Harbor). Turned out there were plenty of free moorings. That weekend was super hot (broke record for highest temp ever on Catalina - over 100F) so think a lot of people bailed.

Will never go to Cat Harbor again without a dinghy. They have shore boat service, but each time you call for it they have to send a captain across the isthmus on his bicycle.

On the plus side, Cat Harbor is extremely calm with no waves or rocking. Next time will reserve a spot @ Howlands Landing through CYC (LAYC) and will bring a dinghy.

@Magic34 glad you finally sold your boat. My wife and I really appreciated you driving all the way from AZ to SD to show us. That was by far my wife’s fav as it was so clean and well maintained. Unfortunately with the hydraulic swim platform it brought your LOA to 50’ and the CYC had 45’s available - but year wait for 50’. Did you sell your tricked out dinghy with the boat?

 

San Diego here. We keep our 390 Motor Yacht at the Marriott Marina downtown. We frequent Glorietta Bay and venture offshore regularly to see the dolphins and whales. We’ve made the crossing to Catalina on a friend’s boat, and plan to make the first crossing in our boat this September, soon after Labor Day.

 

Campland in Mission Bay here! Headed to Catalina September 21.