You guys are nutso! Just awesome 👏🙈🤟

Great video, Marty. You really know how to enjoy life.I rent a 33 foot Formula in Newport when i visit, and I am planning on making this trip soon. Is early May a good time?

@MartyMitchell92660

5 жыл бұрын

Just about anytime is good to go in a 33' Formula. Nice! For me, it's all about the sea conditions, smooth-go, rough-no go. Sometimes we get June gloom in May, but that's ok, just wear a jacket and go. You'd likely make the trip in 30-40 minutes, takes me a bit more. Have a great trip over.

@Mydenveraccidentlawfirm

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

This is great! Thanks for sharing. I have a 26' Sleekcraft BR I'd like to try this in. My experience is all fresh water, though. Cost per night? Is there usually a mooring ball available? Call ahead and reserve? Any other fun places you can recommend to launch and explore on the west coast? Thanks again!

@MartyMitchell92660

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad. Thanks! When you get to the Avalon Harbor entrance, look for the red and grey Avalon Harbor Patrol boat. Once you're close enough to get their attention, just idle in place, they will come to you. They don't like it when you go to them. They will ask you how long you plan to stay, then assign you a buoy. Pay the fee, they'll give you a receipt. The buoy numbers for our size boats are usually #1 thru #25 or thereabouts. Stay to the right of the Green Pleasure Pier, then turn right before you hit the beach/swim area. Your buoy will be on the right (row closest to the beach). Pull up to the flag associated with your assigned buoy, secure your bow line, then lift the line connecting the front and rear anchors, walk to the stern of your boat, and secure the line to your stern cleat, keeping your boat from spinning and hitting your neighbor. I like to drop off my passengers at the pier first, secure the boat, then call on VHF Channel 9, "Avalon Harbor Shoreboat, Pickup on #5." They'll come get you and drop you off at the pier. On a busy day, you will usually be able to catch a ride to the dock from one of the dinghies zipping by. If you don't have a radio, you can ask anyone with one (even the Harbor Patrol) to call for you. Check the weather, go on a smooth day, much more fun. Perfect time of the year to smooth days. Enjoy! I don't ususally stay overnight, so you're on your own, but plenty of places to stay. Not sure which port you launch from, but I like to go up the coast to Rainbow Harbor for lunch.

@bcbarc7044

4 жыл бұрын

@@MartyMitchell92660 this is fantastic. Thank you!

@bcbarc7044

4 жыл бұрын

@@MartyMitchell92660 Marty, this is great! Thank you. I'm really looking forward to it.

@bangerswithstrangers

3 жыл бұрын

@@MartyMitchell92660 this is gold. Thank you!

Cool video, maybe you can give some advice, I'm thinking to trailer my 16' bowrider out to CA and head to Catalina, where do you park a small boat there, I don't want to rent a mooring? Also water looks pretty calm in most videos I see, Ya it's a big ocean with big waves but whens the best time to visit the island in your opinion? I'm a subscriber thanks!

@MartyMitchell92660

4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Usually the best sea conditions are in the winter when no storms are brewing. In the summertime, there's usually a swell with afternoon wind chop on top of it. You'll just have check the wave conditions before you do the crossing, it is a big ocean, no place to be in a 16' boat when it gets angry. I like crossing during a slight offshore flow (mild Santa Ana Wind condition). Sorry but I don't have any familiarity on where to pull your boat out once you get there. I usually just go for the day and rent a short term mooring. Hope that helps. Have fun and safe travels.

@meloe3212

3 жыл бұрын

Just curious if you ever made the crossing. I'm debating if I should attempt it on my 17ft Bayliner cuddy

Looks like s great trip . How long did it take to get there ?

@MartyMitchell92660

7 жыл бұрын

56 minutes, jetty to jetty. Yes, it was lots of fun. Thanks for watching.

Great video! I also have a 21 footer and I am looking for details about the trip. Do you need to have a radio to talk to the pier master? Do you need to purchase a permit or pay parking fees? Where do small boats park? Thanks in advance.

@MartyMitchell92660

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! When you get to the Avalon Harbor entrance, look for the red and grey Avalon Harbor Patrol boat. Once you're close enough to get their attention, just idle in place, they will come to you. They don't like it when you go to them. They will ask you how long you plan to stay, then assign you a buoy. Pay the fee, they'll give you a receipt. The buoy numbers for our size boats are usually #1 thru #25 or thereabouts. Stay to the right of the Green Pleasure Pier, then turn right before you hit the beach/swim area. Your buoy will be on the right (row closest to the beach). Pull up to the flag associated with your assigned buoy, secure your bow line, then lift the line connecting the front and rear anchors, walk to the stern of your boat, and secure the line to your stern cleat, keeping your boat from spinning and hitting your neighbor. I like to drop off my passengers at the pier first, secure the boat, then call on VHF Channel 9, "Avalon Harbor Shoreboat, Pickup on #5." They'll come get you and drop you off at the pier. On a busy day, you will usually be able to catch a ride to the dock from one of the dinghies zipping by. If you don't have a radio, you can ask anyone with one (even the Harbor Patrol) to call for you. Check the weather, go on a smooth day, much more fun. Perfect time of the year to smooth days. Enjoy!

@fbflys

5 жыл бұрын

@@MartyMitchell92660 thank you so much for the detailed information. I don't plan to use my boat for the rest of the year, but I will definitely follow your instructions next year.

@MartyMitchell92660

5 жыл бұрын

No worries. Have a safe voyage, see you on the water.

@edgarmurguia7043

5 жыл бұрын

Marty Mitchell thank you for the info

Always wondered how people get off their boat when they are anchored there. Who takes you from your boat to the shore?

@MartyMitchell92660

3 жыл бұрын

There is a Shore Boat that brings you to the dock for a fee. Since the shore boat fee is per person, I like to drop off everyone before mooring. You can use the big dock in the video to drop off as long as you don't interfere with the commercial site seeing boats. Otherwise, you can drop off at the dinghy dock next to the big dock, if there's room. I've never been told otherwise in the all the years I've been going over there. Call "Avalon Shore Boat" on channel 9. "Avalon Shore Boat, pick up on #8". Good luck!

Great video you say it took 56 minutes. How fast did you go? I want to do this trip soon. I have a 20 foot four winns cuddy

@MartyMitchell92660

7 жыл бұрын

serrano46571 Went about 30-35 mph. Nice trip! Enjoy!

@marksiegel374

6 жыл бұрын

Nice vid,,any advise for a first timer.wanting to try in june

what time did you guys go? or whats the best time to go ?

@MartyMitchell92660

3 ай бұрын

Jun 4, 2017 - Anytime the weather forecast is for smooth sea conditions, it's a good time to go. Check the internet for San Pedro Wave Prediction. Good luck and enjoy!

Hi! Did you just let your passengers off at the big dock? Is that allowed? How did you get ashore yourself?

@MartyMitchell92660

5 жыл бұрын

Since the shore boat fee is per person, I like to drop off everyone before mooring. You can use the big dock in the video to drop off as long as you don't interfere with the commercial sight seeing boats. Otherwise, you can drop off at the dinghy dock next to the big dock, if there's room. I've never been told otherwise in the all the years I've been going over there. Call "Avalon Shore Boat" on channel 9. "Avalon Shore Boat, pick up on #8". Good luck!

@svany21789

5 жыл бұрын

Marty Mitchell Thanks! We are buying a 27' express cruiser and one of the trips we hope to be able to take regularly is from Newport to Catalina. Thanks for answering my question!

Awesome! Did it take more than a tank of gas?

@MartyMitchell92660

6 жыл бұрын

Just went again today. Used 27.5 gallons. Boat holds 45. So not quite a whole tank.

@dantheman6931

6 жыл бұрын

Thats not bad at all! we have the smaller 180 BR that holds 22 gallons.

@MartyMitchell92660

6 жыл бұрын

You would likely make it round trip from Newport without needing fuel, but I would buy some in Avalon just to be sure you have enough. Not a good idea to run out.

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Cool video, maybe you can give some advice, I'm thinking to trailer my 16' bowrider out to CA and head to Catalina, where do you park a small boat there, I don't want to rent a mooring? Also water looks pretty calm in most videos I see, Ya it's a big ocean with big waves but whens the best time to visit the island in your opinion? I'm a subscriber thanks!

@trevorlahey1956

4 жыл бұрын

What state are you traveling from?

@trevorlahey1956

4 жыл бұрын

Also going to take a 16' to catalina this year, probably going to do it in March

@MartyMitchell92660

4 жыл бұрын

The smoothest sea conditions are usually in the winter or late fall. The warmest time is in the summertime, usually with the biggest swell. If you avoid going on a windy day, the swell won't be a problem. It's the wind waves that get you. I don't ever schedule a trip across, just wait for a possible day, check the weather, then decide. Have fun!

@graciegutierrez6702

3 жыл бұрын

@@MartyMitchell92660 how do you check water conditions, or do you base it off winds?

@MartyMitchell92660

3 жыл бұрын

@@graciegutierrez6702 Wind is the biggest factor. Be sure to check the afternoon forecast if you're coming back the same day, that's when it can get rough. I use this site to check on the wave predictions but there are many good sources out there may may be more precise: cdip.ucsd.edu/recent/model_images/san_pedro.png Blue is good, green not so much.

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