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July 2010 - Marina E-Newsletter

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Shelter Cove Marina
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Greetings From the Marina Office
Hello Shelter Cove mariners and welcome to the July 2010 newsletter - and to summer!

In keeping with summer, we've got some great ideas in this issue about fun things to do in and around San Diego in July - Just in case you're feeling adventuresome.

And if you're feeling like heading over to Avalon, Richard Benscoter highlights some of the new attractions you'll see there this year in his article "Avalon Sports Some New Developments".

On the serious side in this issue, Bob Simons tells you how to safely get rid of those old outdated flares, and Jay Bernstein noses into the touchy subject of the smelly boat.

Last, but not least, you guys will want to read Captain Debra Marks' article on "The Manly Art of Docking Your Boat".

Enjoy the newsletter, and I'll see you on the docks.

Yours Truly,
Shaun McMahon - Marina Manager
info@sheltercovemarina

Some Fun Things to Do in and Around San Diego in July
Summer's Here! And it's a great time to be in San Diego! Don't miss San Diego's Big Bay Boom fireworks on July 4th - This will be the ninth year that the Port sponsors the annual fireworks extravaganza on San Diego Bay.

It starts at 9 pm on Saturday, 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 - Walrus FM radio.

The show will also be televised live on San Diego FOX 5 HD (high definition) and Cox 4 HD, covered with four remote cameras and a helicopter.

The impeccably choreographed display will last approximately 16 1/2 minutes.

In addition to the traditional 4th of July parties, celebrations, and fireworks, there are a ton of great things to do in town! Here's just a few:

San Diego Symphony's Summer Pops
From July 3rd through the first week of September, San Diego's Summer Pops are performed every weekend (and a couple of Thursday's in-between) at the South Embarcadero park, located behind the Convention Center.

A great way to spend an evening listening to good music under the stars. Click Here for the schedule.

Free Outdoor Movies at Liberty Station July 7 & 24
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a free movie under the stars. Point Loma's Liberty Station presents these free shows for film fans of all ages.

This month's movies include:
Casablanca on July 7 (Sail Ho Golf Course) and Shrek 2 on July 24 (South Promenade).

Movies start at Sunset between 7:30 - 8:00p.m. Click Here for complete details.

Del Mar Racetrack Opening Day -
July 21st
It's the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, though most patrons prefer to refer to it as "where the turf meets the surf."

Since its inception in 1937, Del Mar has always been more about the atmosphere than the action. Co-founder Bing Crosby saw to that and invited many of his cronies including the likes of Jimmy Durante, W.C. Fields and even Marilyn Monroe.

Comic-Con International - July 22 - 25
Costumed characters, comic lovers and sci-fi aficionados converge on the San Diego Convention Center for this wildly popular international fan fest.

While most boaters are not likely to attend this convention, we highly recommend having some fish and chips and a brew at the Tinfish Restaurant downtown at lunch time during the event, and watch the characters go by. Don't forget the camera; you might get your photo taken with Wonder Woman or Captain Kirk.

Screen on the Green - July 23rd
San Diego's treasured outdoor film fest is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. This month's free showing is 1963's Jason and the Argonauts and plays in conjunction with San Diego's Museum of Arts "Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece" exhibit.

Screen on the Green offers three film screenings that take place at sunset in the heart of Balboa Park. Viewers are invited to "pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and bring their friends" to enjoy a leisurely evening on the east lawn.

Traditionally, more than 800 viewers attend each film. This program is free to the public.

Young Anglers' Tournament - Saturday, July 31st
Young anglers ages 6 through 15 are invited to compete in the free 8th Annual Young Anglers' Tournament this summer at the Shelter Island Pier.


The pier is located at 1776 Shelter Island Drive. This saltwater event is sponsored by the International Game Fish Association, the San Diego Sportfishing Council and the Port of San Diego

The tournament features a points system to allow for catch and release. Winners, one in each age category from 6 to 15, will be determined by adding up points for various fish caught. The angler with the most points overall will be recognized on the tournament's perpetual trophy.

IGFA representatives and volunteers from the United Pier and Shore Anglers Club and will be on hand to assist young anglers and to tally points.

Young anglers in the competition are encouraged to bring their own gear, although a limited number of loaner rods will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Small quantities of bait will be provided each angler while supplies last.

For more information, call the San Diego Sportfishing Council at 619-234-8793 or log onto their web site at www.sportfishing.org.

Avalon Sports Some New Developments
- By Richard Benscoter
If you're a regular reader of my column, you know I have a real soft spot for Catalina Island.

Each time I go to the many destinations the Island provides, from the city of Avalon to the peace and quiet of Emerald Bay or the seclusion of Little Harbor, all are memory makers, and each trip adds another chapter to my memories.

This year was no exception. As the last week of May approached, my wife and I left our slip in San Diego At 4:30 a.m. with coffee in hand and a last check of the weather, and once again, we dropped our lines and set out for Avalon. Fourteen hours later we picked up our mooring. This particular trip was atypical with no wind, no seas, no current, and one whale and a single pod of dolphins.

The Manly Game of Docking
- By Capt. Debra Marks
What's your score? Did you win or lose? How fast did you go? How many miles did you cover? How high? How long? How many? How much? In what place did you finish?

I was thinking about why docking a boat is so frustrating for people - especially men.

There are so many misconceptions imbedded in their psyches: "It's like parking a car", "Look, there are thousands of boats in this harbor, and their owners all apparently have no problems docking them", "As a male, I should just be able to do it", "My broker told me it was easy". Right - and Wall Street is always looking out for the little guy's best interests. All erroneous thinking.

Can anyone just jump into the cockpit of a plane with minimal instruction take off and land it? Just as many aspects of boating are challenging. That's what makes it challenging - but also rewarding when you master it!!!

How to Deal With a Smelly Boat?
- By Jay Bernstein
It's always this time of year as the temperature begins to rise that the nose can be assaulted by some of the most offensive odors ever to come from aboard a boat.

Now you may be forced to come to terms with the idea that your interior maintenance strategy may still need some tweaking. A lot of people like to just air out their boat, throw out a few insults at the poor boat, and repeat the process next time.

If you are tired of this repetitive never ending cycle, there are some simple steps you can take to combat the most common smells coming from holding tanks, heads, humidity, and bilges.

The only boat scenario more feared and hated than working a blackwater system is having to contend with the leaking juices of an over full blackwater system. To have a smell however, the system doesn't need to be anywhere near full.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Tip of the Month: Disposing of Outdated Flares
- By Bob Simons
Everyone will give you the instructions of what not to do with them, but so far, no one has given a definitive answer as to what to do with your old outdated flares.

I contacted the San Diego Fire Department, and apparently their local firehouses have been directed to take flares from individuals when they are dropped off. The Station I talked to was on Catalina Blvd. at the top Canon Street in Point Loma.

This is a stopgap solution because many individuals probably will not go out of their way to properly dispose of hand-held and aerial flares. I have an appointment next week with the Harbor Department to see if receptacles similar to those for "Hot Ashes" in many areas might be installed to accept flares and such.

In the meantime, if you take your old flares to a fire station and they do not accept them, please get the name of the individual, date/time and the Station number so I can follow-up. This is a very serious situation for all of us and we must have a positive solution.

Editor's Note: Bob Simons has been in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for thirty years and owns a small sailboat as well as a small powerboat. He teaches classes in Boating Safety & Seamanship as well as Basic and Advanced Coastal Navigation. You can call him at 619-743-3095 or send an e-mail to Bob at bobsimons@BlueSkyNews.com.

"The Sky Tonight" Planetarium Shows
Held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in Balboa Park's Reuben Fleet Science Center's Heikoff Dome Theater, "The Sky Tonight" presents the sky in San Diego as it appears on the night of the planetarium show as well as special topics in astronomy.

The July 7th show will feature Summer Solstice and Constellations. For more information, Click Here.

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