A BREAK IN THE WEATHER, MORE RAIN ON THE WAY

A nice day of warm sunshine, calm seas and a good breeze allowed the Admiral and I a chance to get out on the water for an afternoon sail. Our rain gauge at home has measured 34.5" of the wet stuff so far this season. The wet winter has made it difficult to get out of the slip but has allowed for some boat maintenance projects. Hopefully after this next rain storm we can begin to enjoy our spring and get sailing.

SANTA CATALINA ISLAND

Even the normally crystal-clear water of Avalon can get a little funky with the rains we've experienced. You won't see this very often.

31.55 INCHES OF RAIN FOR THE SEASON, SO FAR!

The rain and weather has put a damper on our boating activity recently. Our gauge at home collected 5 inches in the past 24 hours. That's a lot of rain...

TOHATSU TUNEUP

Well, after ten years of very reliable use, it was time for a major service to our 9.8 hp four stroke outboard engine. The seals, gaskets, water pump, gear oil and impeller were all replaced. Good for another ten? We'll keep our fingers crossed!

MEETING OF THE SAN CLEMENTE BOAT CLUB

The SCBC originated in the 1940's. Doris Walker in The Heritage of San Clemente wrote, "The San Clemente Boat Club, formed at the time, operated the pier hoist beginning in 1949, when the members hand-built their own two-part clubhouse on both sides of the head of the pier. Boats hoisted out of the water were placed on dollies and pulled back along the pier by a small tractor to storage lockers in the clubhouse. In 1982 the club was evicted to make way for a major seafood restaurant." What became of the SCBC is anyone's guess.

Recently,  three San Clemente sailing couples (who first met in Avalon) gathered for libations and dinner. With a unanimous vote, the once-evicted SCBC has been resurrected. More to come!