UPDATE - Living on Catalina Island
Ahoy! It's been awhile. This video is a quick update on the exciting new chapter. I accepted a position as the Rare Plant Ecologist for the Catalina Island Conservancy and have moved full-time to Catalina Island. My new job is to make sure the rare plants on Catalina are in good shape and do NOT go extinct.
I am debating bringing californica to the island if I can get a long-term mooring deal, or if I can find somewhere that makes sense on the mainland (Basically, there's a lot of renovations happening to Dana Point Harbor and we're being priced out with a significant slip fee increase). I'm also considering a slip, mooring, or dock tie-up in Newport Beach if anyone has something in mind.
Thank you all for your continued support. I miss Jack the Salty Dog very much and maybe one day soon he'll bless us with a new salt to take his place. Much love & Fair Winds.
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I would like to see some videos on what it's like to work and live on Catalina, a little below the surface. Finding a place to stay, what the long term islanders think about things, life on the rock.
@svcalifornica
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. I'll keep that to heart as I learn what it's like living on the island and making videos. Housing is huge challenge on Catalina since they are so limited. I was very lucky to find a studio apartment, but it was literally the ONLY option available for rent and I jumped on it that day to make it happen. So, if you're interested in moving to the island, be prepared to have a check in hand for rent and deposit. I can't comment on what the long-term islanders think about things yet, but hopefully can have them on the channel to tell some stories and perspectives. Thanks for the request. I think this may have sparked an idea to do a weekly update describing "island life" on my instagram @sv.californica. Fair winds
8 bells for Salty Jack. His watch is complete. So sorry for the news Kevin. You gave him a great home and an adventurous life.
I would pay you to be a tour guide for a nature hike at the Wrigley botanical gardens. You can be an excursion option four tourists. See if your new boss will let you work in turn for donations to the conservancy. I took Botany at CSUF and really enjoyed it and I love the way your channel brings it all back to life.
@svcalifornica
Жыл бұрын
Well, I'm certainly open to the idea but would love to show you all around. It's opposed to my nature to ask for money. That's one reason I haven't started a patreon, but with this transition to the island I may have to start making that an option. I'm trying to think of some meaningful award levels for patreons, maybe a botanical tour would be one of them. I LOVE the idea of addition an option to donate to the conservancy or maybe other conservation efforts to do some good, so thank you for that! Fair Winds, Ben!
I had somehow missed your last upload. I am sorry to hear about Jack. But, you are so right in saying they are worth the heartache for all the years of joy and friendship they give.Congrats on your new job! They picked the right person in my opinion. Hopefully you will be invited to the school to teach the kids all of the neat things you have taught your viewers. Looking forward to more of that! Take Care and Welcome Home!
@svcalifornica
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Lynn. It truly means a lot.
i’m moving to work at Two Harbors next week, im super nervous! your videos have helped me so much!
Good luck with your new tenure Kevin, hoping Clara and you are still a team 👍⛵🐶🍺
@svcalifornica
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. 😔
All the best on the new position! Congratulations and looking forward to your videos.
Id love to live there!
Living the life at the island. Good for you! We haven't been able to get back to our sailboat in SoCal and sail to the island, so looking forward to your vids!
Congrats on your new life challenge. Can't wait to see where life takes you!
I wish you the best in your new adventure Kevin!
Hey Kevin, it was great meeting you at Little Harbor last week. What an unexpected treat. Best wishes on your new venture. Dave s/v Wild Air
Congrats look forward to more videos, I learn a lot
Congratulations on the new position! Hope you get your engine trouble worked out …
I grew there 5yrs to 13yrs we spent summers there sailing and mooring around the leeward side, and moved there permanently in 1990 and went to High school in Avalon go Lancers!! Enjoy the Island man, make sure you hike down Silver Canyon!
@svcalifornica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Samuel! Will do. Go Lancers!
Congratulations, so sorry for losing your pal and I sense you’re dealing with a few more downs than ups at this time. You will have some positive change’s and everything will be better than ever.
@svcalifornica
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, Mike. Sorry for not getting back sooner, but you are correct and I'm working through getting back to this channel with more focused attention it deserves. New video posting today!
Congratulations 🎉
@svcalifornica
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I learned a lot about small town politics. And a small town sheriff department . I never have to serve on jury duty again if I mention something ... that was a plus from living there . Just getting close to Halloween.
Thanks for the update, had do some scrolling to find you. Everything will work out for the better. Super cool job you’ve landed and I hope we all get to see the rewards. Hopefully someone can help you in the Newport Harbor. $100.00 /m a foot and you can find one easier🤨.
Best wishes at your new job. Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog; that is a tough transition. I will miss seeing you at the Tree of Life Nursery. Let me know if I can be of any help taking care of SV Californica while she is still at Dana Point Harbor. It is only a couple miles from my home and I am there a couple times each week, so I could easily check in on her.
Totally cool… good luck…
Check out Windward Sailing Club in Newport Harbor. They might have a need for another boat in their fleet. You would still own the boat, but they would charter your boat out and keep the boat at one of their moorings. I don't know the financial and maintenance specifics; I just charter them to sail! There may be one or two other similar sailing clubs in Newport Harbor.
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Congratulations! I wouldn't be perfect, but perhaps the Wrigley/USC facility in Big Fisherman's Cove at the Isthmus might let you have a mooring, at least for a while. They are a science facility (as you likely know), and have mooring in Big Fisherman's Cove which they control. Russ SV Coyote, Long Beach
How much is the rent out there or to buy I'm curious
How are the Grape Vines Doing ?
I have an empty 40' mooring in Newport beach if you are still trying to figure something out. I'm in Avalon for the day every other Tuesday if you would like to meet.
@svcalifornica
Жыл бұрын
Sherman 🙌🙌 That would be incredible. Do you have Instagram or Facebook I can private message you on?
@SNeusse
Жыл бұрын
Feel free to look for me on Facebook
I had a boss tell me if I didn't like getting shorted on a paycheck... I could Quit ... He later got caught cheating on a larger scale and lost one of his companies.
Island life with island wife!
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Try not to get in trouble with the law. I know you like to drink and that can be a problem. Also the homeless population on Catalina island is growing and everybody knows how much I hate the homeless. So anyways good job and I'll see you soon. Love you brother.
@jonmacdonald5345
2 ай бұрын
Seriously the bums have moved over to the island now??
Good luck in the new chapter!