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Hello from friendly and fabulous Two Harbors, Catalinas Undiscovered Boating Paradise. Located on the beautiful West End of the Island, Two Harbors serves as the second busiest recreational boater destination on the coast of California second only to Avalon but retains a peaceful and laid-back atmosphere. Everyone is friendly and moorings can always be obtained during the week, as well as most weekends (see page 5 for mooring information). Looking back on the 2006 season, we had a couple significant improvements to the Two Harbors area - a new pier and the addition of 32 new moorings to enhance the availability for our boating friends. Looking forward, this winter we will be focusing on completing a couple of the remaining pier renovation projects; notably the installation of the Pumpout Station for the Isthmus Pier, and constructing a new Harbor Office. Both the Pumpout Station and Harbor Office replacement are still in the permitting stage and we are confident that the final approvals and permits will be in place to have both projects completed before summer. Another improvement for Two Harbors is access to the wireless internet. Currently, FREE Wi-Fi service is available for laptop computers at the outside patio area of the Harbor reef Restaurant. Discussions are also underway with a full service provider to expand the service to local coves. We will keep you advised. Currently, we are in negotiations with State Lands to provide the opportunity for small boats (under 25) to make reservations for the Isthmus Stringline. This new program will help Stringline size vessels know whether there are moorings available on busy weekends. For more information about the proposed reservations system, see page 14 or call (310) 510-4253. All of us at Two Harbors are eagerly anticipating another fabulous year on Catalinas best end the West End, and are looking forward to sharing our Island Paradise with all of our boating friends. See you soon, Doug Oudin Harbormaster
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boating services Mooring Sites Mooring Procedures and Info 2007 Mooring Rates About Moorings Wait List Procedures Two Harbors Marine Services Tips On Anchoring Whites Cove Anchoring Map Harbor Rules Boat Shop Preserving the Marine environment Threatened Species Catalinas Marine Environment Clean Boating Habits 40 reasons to Come Ashore Catalina Island Map Two harbors Dining Harbor Reef Restaurant West End Galley Harbor Reef Patio Bar 21 22 22 15 16 17 18 19-20 1-4 5-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Catering, Meetings and events Harbor Reef Catering Meetings Weddings Two harbors general store Two harbors Activities Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Skiff/Fishing Rentals Kayaking Mountain Bike Rentals Two harbors Accommodations Banning House Camping & Cabins Visitor Center Information Boat Transportation Safari Bus West End Tours Two harbors special events Catalina Island Conservancy 33 33 34 35-38 39 29 30-32 25-26 26 27 28 23 23 23 24
MoorINg sITes
These coves are all administered by the Two Harbors Harbor Department.
Lands end
Arrow Point emerald bay howlands Landing Little geiger Cherry Cove 4th of July Cove Isthmus Cove big Fishermans Cove
eagle rock
Ironbound Cove
ribbon rock Cape Cortez Lobster bay Lobster Point Catalina harbor
The village of Two Harbors is located 12 miles up the coastline from Avalon or 23 miles by road (13 of which are unpaved), at the islands half-mile wide isthmus. Here, one experiences a simpler and more relaxed way of life. When you are at Two Harbors, you are at natures doorstep. Common sights are diving pelicans, sunning sea lions and stunning sunsets and sunrises. Its a small and intimate place, where everybody knows everybody. Virtually all Two Harbors residents work in some capacity to serve island visitors or support the nearby USC Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center as part of the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, which is located at Big Fishermans Cove. At Two Harbors you will find the Harbor Reef Restaurant, The West End Galley, General Store, Two Harbors Dive and Recreation Center, Harbor Department, Banning House Lodge and other support services.
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Cherry Cove
Cherry Cove has 99 moorings and no anchorages. Shoreside, there is a Boy Scout Camp. Up the canyon is a large grove of endemic Catalina Cherry trees and a stand of endemic Ironwoods. A point of land, called Lions Head, protects this cove from the afternoon winds.
howlands Landing
The next cove west of Big Geiger is Howlands Landing with 40 moorings. Catalina Island Camp is located on shore and Los Angeles Yacht Club has shoreside facilities. The Howlands Landing watershed is the largest one on Catalinas West End.
emerald bay
Around the point, west from Howlands Landing is beautiful Emerald Bay. It has 102 moorings and anchorage for 5 to 10 boats. There is a long strip of natural sandy beach. Corsair Yacht Club and a Boy Scout Camp have landside facilities here.
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hen rock
25 moorings and anchorage for 40 are available here. Shoreside facilities are leased to the Balboa Yacht Club. This is a great snorkeling area.
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Boating Services
MoorINg INForMATIoN
If you need assistance, call harbor Patrol on VhF Channel 9.
About Availability
During the week and on most weekends, moorings are nearly always available, however, availability may be limited on 3-day holiday weekends and on peak summer Saturday nights. Because availability is always on a first-come, first-serve basis, the best chance to secure a Saturday night mooring is to come midweek, and plan to stay through the weekend. When you arrive, call for the Harbor Patrol on VHF Channel 9 and name the cove where you wish to moor (See West End Cove Map on page 1). The Harbor Patrol will meet you just outside the mooring area and give you a mooring assignment and collect your mooring fees. You will be charged based on the size of the mooring and the length of your stay. (Rates change annually; see page 7 for 2007 rates.)
(1) Pick up the pole and pull in the line until a large loop appears. Attach
this loop (or hawser) to the bow cleat on your vessel. (2) Continue to pull up the smaller (spreader) line as you walk toward the stern of the boat. This spreader line should be pulled up until there is a fair amount of tension or until a loop on the stern hawser is reached. (3) Attach the spreader line or the loop to the stern cleat of the vessel. Your vessel will be secure if attached to the spreader line; it is not necessary to reach the loop. The proper stern line tension is essential. (4) Recheck bow and stern lines to be sure they are secured to each cleat. (5) Keep the spreader line on deck to avoid wrap up.
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Leaving a Mooring
Untie the stern line and then the bow line (wind conditions may require this to be done in the reverse order) and drop into the water along with the spreader line. Allow enough time for all lines to sink free and clear of the propeller of your vessel to prevent fouling. Check in the area of the prop to be sure you are not fouled. If you believe you have wrapped your prop, please call the Harbor Patrol on VHF Channel 9 for assistance. (All mooring fees must be paid on arrival. An administration charge will be added to any fees not paid prior to departure.)
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Mooring Can
Pick Up Pole
bow hawser stern weight bow weight spreader Line stern hawser
Figure 2
spreader Line (on deck)
bow
stern
Please note:
The tide will affect your mooring and lines may need to be adjusted periodically to take up slack or to be let out. A mooring tied too tightly will be very difficult to release and may move the weights on the ocean bottom. A mooring which is too loose will cause your vessel to drift closer to a neighboring vessel. Caution: These moorings are not designed or maintained for use in heavy weather or storm conditions. Boaters should monitor weather conditions and use good judgment about when to seek a safe harbor.
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Boating Services
Mooring size
Daily
winter weekly Nov. 1st to Palm Sunday $44.00 $48.00 $54.00 $68.00 $82.00 $100.00 $118.00 $144.00 $164.00 $190.00
String line 0 - 30 ft. 31 - 40 ft. 41 - 50 ft. 51 - 60 ft. 61 - 70 ft. 71 - 80 ft. 81 - 90 ft. 91 - 100 ft. Over 100 ft.
$21.00 $23.00 $26.00 $33.00 $40.00 $49.00 $58.00 $71.00 $81.00 $94.00
$126.00 $138.00 $156.00 $198.00 $240.00 $294.00 $348.00 $426.00 $486.00 $564.00
Note: Winter Rates, pay for 2 days + $2.00 and get up to seven consecutive
nights. On three holiday weekends, Thanksgiving, New Years, and Presidents Day, pay for 3 days + $2.00 for the Winter Weekly Rate. All fees are based on the size the mooring can accommodate. Check-out time is 8 A.M. on reserved moorings. Contact the Harbor Patrol, via VHF Channel 9, to check on availability if you wish to extend your stay.
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About Moorings
The State of California leases the submerged lands in various coves around Santa Catalina Island, (except in Avalon from Frog Rock to Pebbly Beach which are held in trust by the City of Avalon) jointly to the Santa Catalina Island Company (SCICo) and the Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC). This California State Submerged Lands Master Lease controls the location of fixed moorings, provides services, identifies restricted use areas and other allowable uses within the leased coves. A copy of this document is on file at the Harbor Department office. Two Harbors Enterprises (THE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCICo, and Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC) have jointly formed Island Recreation Enterprises, LLC (IRE) which acts as the agent/operator in administering the conditions of the submerged lands lease. IRE then subleases to individual boaters the right to use a specific mooring.* There are waiting lists you can be put on to sublease a mooring in any given cove, and there is a small annual administrative fee to stay active on this list. Subleases are issued from these lists. Moorings not reserved by mooring sublessees or their designees are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Sublessees must reserve within 24 hours in advance of their arrival time for weekdays, and by Thursday evening at 8 p.m. to secure weekend use.) The type and size of your vessel will also determine which moorings are available to you. For example, only small, shallow draft vessels may occupy the string line, and moorings rigged for large vessels may require a certain size of vessel to occupy it.
*Mooring sublessees also have the right to allow their mooring to be used by another designated boat which falls within the size configuration of that mooring (these designated users must pay the transient mooring fees listed on page 7 for this privilege).
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Boating Services
Please contact Catalina Mooring Services with any changes in addresses, phone numbers, and boat type or boat size. The manufacturers stated length of the vessel you list should match the DMV vessel registration or Coast Guard documentation for your vessel. There are no name transfers on the wait list. For example you may not transfer your name on the list to your children. Husband and wife are considered one. Company names, trusts, corporations and partners are not accepted. Children are welcome to sign up.
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Dinghy Dock
There are docks in Isthmus Cove and Catalina Harbor for dinghies less than 14 feet in length. Please use a long bow line. Isthmus Pier is used for shoreboat and Harbor Patrol only, although a quick drop-off of passengers is allowed.
water Conservation
Please be aware that the Catalina Island water supply is precious. Conservation of water is always appreciated, whether in a drought year or not. Please fill your water tanks before leaving from your home port. Water rationing may become necessary at any time. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Boating Services
ANChorINg
A good source for anchoring information is Chapmans Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling. As recommended in Chapmans, and drawing from the advice of numerous old-salts with years of anchoring experience, here are a few basic pointers:
Anchor Types: Danforth style and plow style (Bruce, CQR, etc.) service
most vessels very well.
Anchor Chain: The same rule applies, maintain at least the length of the
vessel in chain, or 25 of chain (1/4 minimum diameter) for a 25 vessel, and at least 45 of chain (3/8 or larger diameter) for a 45 vessel.
scope: As per Chapmans, a minimum of 6 to 1 scope should always be maintained, in other words, in 20 depth, use a minimum of 120 combined chain and anchor rode. Vessels using all chain in deep water (100 +) might safely anchor with slightly less scope, perhaps 4 or 5 to 1.
Techniques: Standard methods suggest bringing the boat to a halt, then impose a slight amount of stern-way while slowly lowering the anchor until it hits bottom. Maintaining a slight amount of stern-way, slowly play-out remaining scope until minimum 6 to 1 has been reached. Once set, back-down slightly to ensure anchor is set securely. For bow-stern advice, refer to Chapmans or other sources of anchoring information.
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Whites Cove has had changes made to its anchoring and day use only locations. Please refer to map above.
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Boating Services
hArbor rULes
speed Limit
Please observe the 5 mile per hour no-wake speed limit outside and within mooring areas and anchorages.
Noise
For a quiet harbor, do not run generators after 10 pm or before 7 am.
Dogs
A leash must be used at all times. Always clean up after your pet. Free bags are available for this purpose, located as you leave the pier. Do not tie dogs to patio, walkways, or other places or leave them unattended. The Catalina fox population is still recovering from an outbreak of canine distemper virus. Please make sure your pets have all current shots, including distemper vaccination, to come ashore.
STAY CONNECTED
for free
Wi-Fi Hot Spot now available on the outside patio bar at the Harbor Reef.
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boAT shoP
Authorized Honda and Nissan sales and service. Parts and repairs for all major brands and all types of boats. Mechanics are available yearround. bottom Paint (red, blue, black) $16.00 per ft plus paint boat storage (per month, available year round) $5.00 per ft haul and Launch Up to 20 $3.00/foot (each way) 21+ equipment used + time (each way) shop Mechanic Labor $80/hour ($40.00 minimum) on water Mechanic Labor $94/hour ($47.00 minimum) generator rentals ($200 deposit) $100/24 hours
OPEN DAILY Winter Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Summer Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm Located next to General Store 310-510-4212 VHF 18A On-call for Emergencies
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P e N D I N g A P P r o VA L .
Forty two (42) spaces currently exist on the Isthmus Stringline. Pending approval twenty one (21) of the mooring spaces may be reserved, utilizing the even numbers on each side of the line. Reservations may be made by calling the Harbor Office at 310-510-4253, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Only one reservation per caller may be made. All weekend reservations must be for a minimum TWO day period. All reservations must be paid in advance. Cancellations must be made one-day prior to the date of arrival to qualify for a refund. No refunds will be given for any late cancellations, or for any vessel that does not arrive as scheduled. In the event of a no-show, the stringline space will be held open for 1 night only, and then issued to a transient vessel the following day. The Harbor Office must be notified of any early departures. Refunds would apply only if the space can be reissued to a transient vessel on the same day. Feel free to contact the harbor Department at 310-510-4253
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ThreATeNeD sPeCIes
Xantuss Murrelet a Threatened species
The Xantuss Murrelet is a small robinsized seabird. The Xantuss Murrelet is black above and white below with a short slender bill and short tail. It is one of the rarest seabird species in the North Pacific. It nests on the west end of Catalina Island between black Point and Lobster Point. Please refer to map below. They only come ashore for nesting purposes, and are nocturnal in their nesting activities. They nest in crevices on steep slopes, under shrubs, and in sea caves. Egg laying can begin as early as mid February and as late as mid June. By the end of July, Xantuss Murrelets are uncommon on or near the island. Artificial lighting and noise from boating and fishing activities disrupt the nesting practices of the Xantuss Murrelet. Please help protect this bird by limiting night-time lights to only those for navigation safety, noise levels, and transits nearshore during the night between black Point and Lobster Point.
starlight black Point Parsons Landing stony Point Arrow Point emerald bay howlands Landing Little geiger Cherry Cove 4th of July Cove Isthmus Cove big Fishermans Cove
Lands end
eagle rock
Ironbound Cove
ribbon rock Cape Cortez Lobster bay Lobster Point Catalina harbor
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Here are some actions you can take to help us keep our waters clean: Use pump-out vessel (Cat Harbor) or pump-out station (Isthmus Pier) to pump-out marine sanitation tanks. Never dump raw sewage into the waters in and around the island.* Use public toilets onshore. Use our facilities (Cat Harbor and Isthmus Pier) to dispose of holding tank wastes. Keep Y valve properly secured and in the closed position when navigating around the island to prevent accidental discharge. Use caution when filling your fuel tank and dont top off. Inspect fuel lines and hoses periodically. Replace when needed. Do not hose down gas spills or apply detergents or soaps to spill. Keep your bilges clean and well maintained. Do not use detergents while cleaning. Never throw trash overboard. Prevent plastic bags, drink cans and loose items from blowing overboard. Separate all trash; a trash pick-up vessel services all leeside coves during the summer months. However, returning your trash to the mainland is greatly appreciated. Each of us must take responsibility for pollution control. Help us insure that our waters will remain pristine for generations to come.
*Discharges of untreated sewage are prohibited within the navigable waters of the U.S. Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321 et seq.)
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Marine Environment
Marine Environment
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Isthmus Cove
Catalina harbor
Coves with moorings shown in blue. Closest point to mainland From Long Beach Harbor Highest elevation Length of island Widest section Climate Sunshine Average yearly rainfall Summer average temps Winter average temps Summer average sea temp Winter average sea temp
19 miles 22 miles Mt. Orizaba/ 2,097 ft. 21.7 miles 7.5 miles Temperate 267 days a year 14 inches 59 night / 74F day 49 night / 65F day 67 to 70F 56 to 59F
Magnetic Courses to Isthmus Cove. From Los Angeles Light From Anaheim Bay From Newport From Marina del Rey
going 204 224 241 168 return 024 044 061 348 miles 20.0 25.8 32.0 30.0
The Catalina White Seabass Program The Two Harbors White Seabass Restoration Project (funded by the Catalina Seabass Fund) will be in its 13th year in 2007. This grow-out facility in Catalina Harbor is staffed by volunteers. To date, 112,000 seabass have been released.
san Miguel
Los Angeles
santa Catalina
san Clemente
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button shell Cove hen rock Cove whites Landing Moonstone Cove
The
Calamari Piccata
Lightly breaded and sauted with lemon, capers and garlic.
blackened salmon
Wild Coho Salmon seared in Cajun spices, nestled atop fresh steamed vegetables.
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Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls Breakfast Burritos 1/3 Pound Burgers Specialty Salads and Wraps Coffee
The Two Harbors quick stop for breakfast and lunch. Serving breakfast entrees, snacks, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, pizza and more.
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weddings
Two Harbors is a unique and beautiful place to get married or hold a special celebration. For outdoor events, Two Harbors boasts some of the most beautiful beachfront locations in the world. White sandy beaches, spectacular sandstone cliffs, and the crystal blue Pacific Ocean are pictureperfect memories waiting to happen. The Banning House Lodge is also a romantic vacation spot for honeymoons and anniversaries. For information on planning a wedding and celebration, please contact Two Harbor Events and Catering at 310-510- 4249.
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Airfills
Up to 3500 psi ...........................................................................................$6.00 Air cards, 10 fills for ...............................................................................$54.00 Visual inspections ...................................................................................$20.00
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Rent an easy to use Underwater Camera and take your pictures home on a CD. We now rent Sea & Sea digital cameras for only $50. The rental fee includes 24 hours rental and CD of your personal pictures.
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recreational rentals
Boogie board ..................$2/hr. or $9/day Beach chair.....................$2/hr. or $9/day Umbrella ........................$2/hr. or $9/day Volleyball .......................$2/hr. or $9/day Smash ball ......................$2/hr. or $9/day Horse shoes ..................$3/hr. or $14/day Bocce ball.....................$3/hr. or $14/day Tennis racket ................$3/hr. or $14/day Ask about purchasing used rental gear from us! Everything from kayaks, mountain bikes, to scuba and snorkel equipment is offered periodically -- at great prices.
The Two harbors Dive & recreation Center is a year-round dive destination. Call 310-510-4272
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Dive & Kayak Packages and romance Packages For reservations, call 310-510-2800
The Banning House Lodge is perfect for an intimate getaway. It is also popular for group reunions, or other social events. The entire lodge can be reserved for such occasions. There are eleven rooms, some of which can accommodate up to four guests per room. The room rates depend upon day of the week (midweek or weekend) and season of the year, ranging from $89 to $255 per night. There is a 2-night weekend minimum. Catering for groups can be arranged through the Event & Catering Department. See Visitor Services for a list of afternoon Wine & Cheese Social dates, which is a great time to visit the Lodge and meet the Innkeepers!
Winter Specials
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CAMPINg
Two harbors Campground
Camping is a lot of fun at Two Harbors Campground. Located on a bluff overlooking the ocean, only a quarter mile uphill walk from the Isthmus Pier. Some sites are available with tent cabins. Equipment rentals are also available. All sites have picnic table, fire pit, BBQ and sun-shades. Rangers sell firewood, propane and charcoal. Gear haul is available from the base of the pier when the Catalina Express is at port. Sign-in when you arrive at Visitor Services at the foot of Isthmus Pier.
reservation Information
Reservations can be made by calling 310-510-8368 or on-line: www.VisitTwoHarbors.com Reservations are a must during the summer, especially on weekends. Reserve boat transportation early (see information on page 33). Call for recorded camping info or fax form request at 310-510-2800. Information is also available for reserving campsites at Catalina Islands other campgrounds: Little Harbor, Black Jack, Parsons Landing and Avalons Hermit Gulch. Sorry, pets are not allowed in any campgrounds.
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The following company runs boat service to Two Harbors. Call them directly for schedules and information.
Catalina express
While in Two Harbors, boat tickets and schedules are available at Visitor Services. 310-519-1212 or 800-315-9518 www.CatalinaExpress.com
safari bus
The Safari Bus links the village of Two Harbors with the City of Avalon, with stops at Little Harbor, Airport-in-the-Sky, and Black Jack Junction (trailhead). One Way Bus Fares between: Two Harbors to Avalon Two Harbors to Little Harbor Little Harbor to Airport Airport to Black Jack Jnct. Black Jack Jnct. to Avalon Adult $26.00 $9.25 $6.75 $3.50 $6.50 Child $20.00 $7.25 $5.25 $2.75 $4.75
Get a schedule and purchase tickets in Two Harbors, at Visitor Services, located at the foot of Isthmus Pier. For reservations, call 310-510-2800 or 310-510-8368. Reservations are required for a guaranteed bus run.
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Fishing licenses, bait and supplies are available at the General Store.
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April
8
May
18-20
June
9
June
23
July
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July
2
July
3
August
4
August
11
September
1
September
22
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September
29
October
6
October
Cruisers weekend
Cruise on over to Two Harbors for a fun filled weekend of cruising seminars, exhibits and music. Sponsored by Latitudes & Attitudes, The Log Newspaper, Pacific Cruising Association, Essex Credit, Watermaker Store, Maritime Institute, Sunsail, HRO Watermaker and more.
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October
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Novermber
22
December
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For Information regarding Two Harbors Events Contact: Becky Mucha at (310) 510-4249 or Bmucha@scico.com, www.VisitTwoHarbors.com
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Thank you for choosing to visit Catalina Island. Whether you are a first time visitor or one of our regulars - we are delighted to share our island paradise with you! The Isthmus at Two Harbors is still one of the most quaint and original getaway spots to be found in Southern California. With its swaying palm trees, crystal blue waters and landscape that rolls gently up into the interior mountains of the island, the isthmus maintains an air of old-fashioned hospitality that youll notice from the moment you arrive on our dock. Discover paradise for yourself . . .
Numerous Photos throughout the Two Harbors Boaters Guide were taken by Patti Civalleri, 1-Take MultiMedia Two Harbors Enterprises, Inc. 2007
VHF Channel 16 or 12 Avalon Harbor Department ...............................................310-510-0535 Two Harbors ......................................................................310-510-0303 Catalina Express................................................................310-519-1212 Island Express Helicopter Service ....................................310-510-2525 Banning House Reservations ............................................310-510-2800 Harbor Reef Reservations .................................................310-510-4215 Events & Catering .............................................................310-510-4249