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From The Marina Office
 Good news! We are now able to start issuing e-statements for tenants who would like us to do so. However, we will not be issuing them for our tenants who are presently paying by auto debit accounts. This will not only save us a great deal of postage and resources, but will help ensure that we have current contact information for everyone.
If you would like to receive your statements via email, please contact the office so that we can set you up for your next billing cycle.
Speaking of email, we've been working on adding our marina to the ranks of ever-growing online communities. You can become our fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or add our blog to your e-reader.
Thanks
Gerard Charest | Operations Manager
That's it for me - See you at the marina
Gerry Charest - Marina Manager
Gerry@MarinaVillage.net
Choosing a Marine Tradesman
- By Kells Christian
Your boat has a problem and you need a mechanic, electrician, carpenter, diver, painter or marine surveyor. You are new to boating, the area, or your favorite surveyor just won the lottery and is not returning your calls. What do you do?
 Unfortunately I have found many less than professional individuals plying the marine trades. There are ways to reduce your frustration, wasted time and wasted money.
One simple method of searching for a tradesperson is the internet, which has replaced most telephone books and written directories (but they still exist). The internet is convenient, easy to use and will always provide an answer.
While there are some sites which vet trades people, this option is limited in the marine trades. The internet however, is very useful in finding brand specific service providers for your specific engine or refrigerator.
Word of mouth from neighboring boat owners is another way to find a repair man. Again your boating neighbor is convenient and easy to access, however their scope of knowledge regarding the specific skill set is likely limited and follow up questions should be asked to assure their problem and the repairer's skills are similar to your problem and the skill set it requires.
On the other hand, if your boating neighbor has negative endorsements, no follow up is required.
Catalina's Two Harbors Mooring Reservation System Now Available!
- By Richard Benscoter
It's summer - and I'm sailing off to Catalina for the first trip of the season! My wife and I are looking forward to getting reacquainted with friends; and just relaxing.
 There have been many changes on the Island of Catalina since last year, but one of the best things is that you can now reserve a mooring on-line through the island's new Two Harbors online reservation system.
The new system lets you reserve a mooring ball at many desirable mooring sites including Catalina Harbor (Cat Harbor), Emerald Bay, Isthmus Cove (Two Harbors), 4th of July Cove, Cherry Cove, White's Landing, Howland's Landing, Little Geiger, Moonstone, Hen Rock, Buttonshell, and Wells Beach.
This is a real value added service that we boaters will surely enjoy. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance.
But what if you get a last minute urge to go? Well, every Thursday starting at Midnight, you can make reservations for the coming Saturday and Sunday.
Will you get the mooring you want most? Not likely, but the knowledge that you have a reserved mooring before you leave and burn the fuel to get there has really got to add to your peace of mind as you go.
Bon Voyage!
A Word About PC Viruses
- By Gus Giobbi - BlueSkyNews.com
Conventional wisdom has it that the way a Personal Computer gets infected is if it's owner is "browsing" in places he or she should not be browsing - similar to what happens when one "browses" in a red light district.
 While this is true, you unfortunately can also get a PC virus while visiting web sites to do innocent things like buying furniture or searching for the answer to a question you might have.
So what do you do if all of a sudden you get one of those horrible in your face notices that your PC has been infected with a virus - and you need to take immediate action to "fix the problem".
There's no one right answer if this happens, but there's definitely a wrong answer! Whatever you do, don't click on anything they're telling you click on, even if it looks like the virus alert is coming from a reputable source like Microsoft. It isn't!
I'm sure experts may disagree, but I've found that if you find yourself staring at one of these intimidating alerts, the best thing to do is to immediately hold down the power key on your PC and "Force Quit" it to shut down.
Then restart it, and immediately do a system scan with your known anti-virus software. More often than not, you'll be OK.
Port of San Diego Set to Approve Permits for In-Water Hull Cleaning
The Port of San Diego has proposed that businesses that provide in-water hull cleaning on either recreational or commercial vessels will need to obtain a permit before doing any work within the Port's jurisdiction.
 The proposed Permit and Port Code amendment, which is part of the effort to reduce the amount of copper pollution in San Diego Bay, were developed with the help of the boating community.
Participants included hull cleaners, marina operators and boatyard operators, who provided their insights on how to minimize the water quality impacts from in-water hull cleaning.
Based on the input provided by the boating community, the Port staff has revised a proposed permit and Port Code amendment.
The following links provide the complete details:
- Link #1 - Port of San Diego Press Release.
- Link #2 - PDF Draft SDUPD Code for In-Water Hull Cleaning
- Link #3 - PDF Draft SDUPD Permit for In-Water Hull Cleaning
The public is invited to provide input at the Board of Port Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. and will be held in the Board room at the Port Administration Building. The Board is scheduled to approve the proposed requirements.
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 San Diego 4th of July Fireworks Displays Live for Another Year
California Superior court judge Linda Quinn ruled on May 27th that any event requiring a San Diego city permit including waterfront fireworks displays must first undergo extensive environmental review.
Staying her own previous ruling for 90 days, the way was then paved for this year's 4th of July fireworks to proceed as planned.
This will be the ninth year that the San Diego Port will sponsor the annual Big Bay Boom fireworks extravaganza on San Diego Bay.
It all starts at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 4th. Four barges, strategically placed around the north bay area of San Diego Bay, will discharge fireworks simultaneously to live broadcasted music on 105.7 The Walrus FM radio. The show will also be televised live on San Diego FOX 5 HD and Cox 4 HD, covered with four remote cameras and a helicopter. The impeccably choreographed display will last approximately 16 1/2 minutes.
The best places to view the fireworks are on Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the north Embarcadero. area, Seaport Village and the Coronado Ferry Landing.
More than 750,000 people are expected to come to the waterfront to watch the show and the Port of San Diego strongly encourages carpooling or taking the San Diego Trolley. Nearby trolley stops are located near the Santa Fe Depot in San Diego and close to Seaport Village. In addition, the Port will be working with Old Town Trolley to provide free shuttle service for Shelter Island and Harbor Island viewing.
Shuttles will begin departing from two designated areas at 5:30 p.m. and will be taking people back to their cars right after the fireworks show. One shuttle pickup area is located on the corner of Carleton Street and Rosecrans Street in Point Loma, adjacent to West Marine. Only street parking is available at this location. The shuttle will drop passengers off in front of the gazebo on Shelter Island. The pick up location after the show will also be at the gazebo.
San Diego Yacht and Boat Show Returns Thursday, July 14th, Through Sunday, July 17th
The 8th Annual San Diego Yacht and Boat Show, presented by resented by the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina and San Diego's Cancer Survivors Park on Spanish Landing will be held Thursday, July 14th through Sunday, July 17th.
 In addition to a huge display of everything floatable from dinghies to luxury cruisers, this year's show has some new fun features including:
- Bubble Rollers and Water Balls (Walk, run, jump and roll on water without getting wet)
- U.S. Air Guitar Championships will "dock" at the show on Friday afternoon!
- Wing-Eating Contest with JACK-FM & Hooters on Saturday at 1:00pm
SHOW HOURS:
Thursday & Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
For more complete show details or to purchase tickets, visit sandiegoyachtandboatshow.com.
What to Do If Your Inflatable Dinghy Is Losing Air
If your dinghy is losing air pressure, the best tool to find the leaks is light soapy water in a bucket and spray bottle.
Start by checking the valves first - the number one cause of slow leaks is due to poorly fitted valves. Spray around the valve, and if you see bubbles forming, unscrew the valve and clean the area. Check the valve fitting and base and be sure the valve insert is screwed on tight.
 You can apply glue from the repair kit to seal small leaks around the valve or holes where the nylon string enters the valve assembly. Make sure the little rubber O-rings are still good. If that doesn't fix the problem, it's time to get a new valve.
Next, take the floor boards out and fully inflate the boat until it's hard to the touch. Put some liquid detergent in a bucket of water and scrub it all over the boat with rag or big wash brush. Watch for elusive or tiny bubbles to find the leaks.
Inflatable boats come with a repair kit as standard equipment, but if you don't have the original kit, be sure to check with the manufacturer to find out what material your inflatable is made of. The wrong kit could be a very bad thing.
It is recommended to do repairs in dry weather. Humidity will decrease glue bond. Cut a piece of repair material large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately 1" and round off the edges.
Apply glue to the underside of the patch and around the area to be repaired. Too much glue may interfere with a proper repair. Allow adhesive to become tacky for 5 minutes, and then place patch on the damaged area.
Use a weight to apply 3-5 lbs. of pressure over the patch for 24 hours. After the patch has dried, apply glue around the edges for a complete seal - let dry for six hours.
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- The Ultra Anchor - Ever had the unpleasant experience of an anchor that won't let go of the bottom when you're ready?
of an Airmar transducer with the viewing capability of the Airmar CA500 Camera and get the ultimate underwater observation system. This thru-hull camera will display what is directly below the boat, making it an ideal underwater fishing camera or video surveillance / safety system.
- The Clam Folding Cooler Chair - Originally designed for ice fishermen, this unique folding cooler chair is great for dual function space saving seating on your boat.