Sun Harbor Marina
5000 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
Telephone:
619-222-1167
Fax:
619-222-9387
E-mail Address:
kathy@sun-harbor.com
Web Site:
www.sun-harbor.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Saturday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Important Numbers:
Harbor Police:
619-686-6272
US Coast Guard:
800-424-8802
Marina After Hours:
619-808-9518
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Sun Harbor Marina Minute
 Ah, the joys of summer; Allie's birthday month, 4th of July, National Fried Chicken Day, and Macaroni Day 'Nuff said.
Tenant of the Month
Our appreciation goes to Alan Connel this month for spotting the runaway dock cart pirate (who was very nice, but determined to have a dock cart for his treasury) and alerting Sheriff Kathy. Well done Alan!
July Holidays - July 4th
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 p.m. 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. For more information, Click Here.
4th of July Trivia
There are over 50 places in the US with names containing variants of the following words: Liberty, Independence, Freedom, Patriot and interestingly (for those on the lookout for alliteration), America.
National Fried Chicken Day - July 6th
 Even though we found no government records or presidential proclamations, many people celebrate July 6th as National Fried Chicken Day, a day to enjoy crisp and tasty, finger licking good fried chicken.
Sure, we all know that fried foods are not supposed to be good for us, but, fried chicken tastes ohhhhh so good.
Boating Term of the Month:
Jury-Rigged versus Jerry-Rigged
The phrase "jerry-built" has a separate origin and implies shoddy workmanship. "Jury rigging" (also see Jiggered, Jimmy rigged, Jerry rigged, and MacGyver), refers to makeshift repairs or temporary contrivances, made with only the tools and materials that happen to be on hand.
Originally a nautical term on sailing ships, a jury rig is a replacement mast and yards improvised in case of damage or loss of the original mast.
Point Loma Summer Concerts 2010
Come enjoy the Point Loma Summer Concerts at Point Loma Park at Catalina and Varona. Bring some chairs, some snacks and a blanket to enjoy a concert under the stars.
Concerts are held Friday's from 6:00pm - 8:00pm - The 2010 Summer Lineup includes:
- July 16th - Atomic Groove: Variety, Dance & Entertainment - A crowd pleaser from last season!
- July 23rd - HELP!: The Beatles Tribute Band, sponsored by Point Loma Rotary Club, San Diego County Credit Union, and You?
- July 30th - Jumping Jack Flash: The World's Greatest Rolling Stones Live Concert Recreation, sponsored by Pacific View Foundation
- August 6th - The Screamin' Primas - A Tribute to Louie Prima - 3 Sponsors Available - sponsored by Dave DeRosier, DDS, Point Loma Nazarene University, and You?
- August 13th - The Mighty Untouchables - Motown, Classic Rock & Pop - 3 Sponsors Available - Cymer, Stumps Family Marketplace, and Wear Community Fund with Peninsula YMCA
Pizza Nova Email List:
Attention! Pizza Nova is now emailing special offers from time to time. To ensure that you never miss a deal at Pizza Nova, sign up for their email notices. The list is at the Pizza Nova takeout desk.
San Diego Marine Information Service and Survey
If you're looking for information relating to San Diego Bay and boating, such as the weather, Port tariffs and regulations, U.S. Customs requirements, a list of Port Services and even bay-related events, the San Diego Marine Information Service (SDMIS) is your go-to web site.
The web site, which has been operating for several years, is part of the Port of San Diego's effort to provide information to the boating community, from the private recreational vessels to the ships bringing in cargo to the Port's two marine terminals and cruise ships entering port.
To better serve the public, the Port is conducting a survey of recreational boaters and others with an interest in maritime. The information is expected to help the Port update and improve the marine information web site.
To go to the survey and tell the Port what you think, Click Here
A Friendly Reminder From Marina Rules:
Dock Carts-Marina dock carts must be returned to the base of the gangway after use. Carts may not be removed from the Marina premises at any time.
Please do not haul batteries in the Dock Carts. The carts cannot handle the weight and the potential acid leaks are hard on the next persons belongings. If you have a large or heavy item like batteries or a refrigerator – please see the office we also have hand carts that can better handle the load.
If you see carts left at the top of the dock and have a chance to take them to the base of the gangway, you'll help deter the theft of dock carts and will help ensure that a dock cart is available to your fellow boaters then they are needed-Thanks for your help!
Super Saturday a Success
Finally, many thanks to those of you who participated in Super Saturday (aka National Marina Day). There was great food, great fun, and opportunities to sharpen your boating skills and get your vessel into sharp boating shape!
Allie, Adam Bouscaren and Friends are all Paddle boarding courtesy of Seaforth Boating
USCG Aux Mark Clark, Capt Ann Kinner and
tenants Nancy and Dan Berkey discuss safe
boating and navigation.
Congratulations to the winners of the Super Saturday 2010 Raffle - Benefitting Friends of Rollo:
- Anders Hanssen - Boat Cleaner from Sierra Natural Cleaning Product
- Rick Anderson - ½ Day Sportfishing with LoPreste-Dunn Sportfishing
- Dan & Nancy Berkey - ½ Day Sportfishing
- Steve Cook - 2-hour Boat Handling Coaching with Captain Roger Smith
- Linda O'Keefe - Two (2) Free Watch Battery replacements at Jessop Jewelers
- John Rufing - A cake or pie from Allie's Home Bakery
- Danielle Williams - A Free Massage by Renette Hodges, CMT, LMT
- Rick Diederichsen, Shawn Sullivan & Pat Harris - Cans of Gourmet Ahi and Albacore from Fisherman's Canning
- Richard Rudis - Haul Out at Driscoll Boatworks
- Sean Germon - Sun Harbor Marine T-Shirts
- Stephen Bouscaren - Sea Breeze Bookstore Gift Certificate
- Peter Sullivan - Coffee Liqueur
We're all looking forward to next year's Super Saturday!
That's it for now - We'll see you at the marina!
Kathy OBrien - Sun Harbor Marina
kathy@sun-harbor.com
How to Extend the Life of Your Sails
- By Jay Bernstein
Next to salt, sun is often considered most corrosive to your boat, and sails are particularly vulnerable.
 Most cruising sails are made of Dacron fabric which is much more durable than racing sails, but it is far from indestructible. Left in the sun unprotected, even your cruising sails will quickly decay into useless rags.
It can lead to excruciating amounts of unwanted attention when hoisted in view of other sailors and in certain extreme cases may even draw comments from power boats. Keeping your sails protected from the sun not only makes them last longer, but also will preserve their ability to maintain a good wing shape providing the best performance.
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Something Fishy and Fun For Little Kids and Big Kids
 We didn't evaluate this game, but DeepSea-Opoly looks like it should be great fun and an educational game for the boating and fishing family. Not to mention, a good way to keep pint-sized boaters happy and engaged.
In the game, players buy bodies of water, catch big fish, and duke it out over the fighting chair.
As you play, you can flip over your deeds to get fishing tips and learn interesting facts about marine life.
For 2 to 6 players - Ages 8 to adult - For more information, Click Here.
More On Falling Off the Dock or Your Boat
-By Captain Debra Marks
 Last month I wrote an article entitled "Some Facts of Life About Falling Into the Water From Your Boat or Dock."
We had numerous responses from people who told us about their brush with falling into the water that lead us to believe that falls are far more prevalent than even we thought, so I thought I'd share here some of what we heard from our readers.
One gentleman who had been sailing for many decades, accidentally caught his Bermuda short's leg on a stanchion one afternoon while disembarking his Catalina 30 to the boarding steps on the dock.
He couldn't get up on the stern's swim ladder, and no one was around. His leg was quite injured in the fall. The dock must have been unusually low (most are around 20" high), as he was able to get his elbow up on it. With the other hand on the hull, and as an ex-gymnast, he used a "parallel bars move" from long ago to hoist himself up. Must be a strong guy!
Steve Spiro of Maritime Properties in Laguna Niguel filed this story:
"Debra - I just read your article in the May 2010 Blue Sky Newsletter titled "Some Facts Of Life About Falling Into the Water From Your Boat or Dock".
I wanted to share an experience I had a few weeks ago related to this article.
A Boat Insurance Primer
- By Kells Christian
Insuring your boat to protect your investment is always a sound idea, and in certain circumstances you may be required to insure your boat. Lenders and marinas often require insurance, for example.
Protecting hard-earned assets from liability exposure due to property damage or personal injury, which can occur as a consequence of boat ownership, is prudent.
 But when you want or have to buy boat insurance, how do you shop and compare boat insurance policies?
The most common comparison is price. If you never have a claim, price is the best comparison. However, there are many other factors, which should be considered.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Tip of the Month: A Word About Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
- By Bob Simons
 The Law concerning Personal Flotation Devices states that "Acceptable PFDs on your boat must be U.S. Coast Guard approved, in good serviceable condition, and
of suitable size for each person on the boat.
Throwable devices shall be "immediately available."
Wearable PFDs (otherwise known as "life jackets") shall be "readily accessible."
Children must have properly fitted PFDs designed specifically for children.
PFDs shall not be stored in unopened plastic packaging.
For Personal Watercraft riders, the PFD must be worn and indicate an impact rating. Boats 16 Feet or longer must also have one Type IV, etc."
The Reality is that those nice orange Life Jackets everyone has on their boat may make you legal, but too few people ever actually wear one.
This is too bad, because drownings are seldom from sinking boats where you have the luxury of standing on the deck, carefully dawning your life jacket and daintily stepping into a lifeboat. People drown by accidents happening, and they are not predictable by the very definition of "accident".
New Mission Bay Fog Horn Can Be Activated By Boaters
The Coast Guard installed and activated a new fog horn in Mission Bay last week to replace outdated technology, and put the activation of the navigation aid into the hands of the boating public.
 The San Diego Aids to Navigation Team has been working with the Army Corps of Engineers for the past eight months as the Corps repaired Mission Jetty, which was destroyed almost 10 years ago in a storm. Two new solar navigational lights that mark the entrance to the jetty and the new fog horn have been installed as a part of the repair.
Mariners who enter the channel by way of the Mission Jetty when it is foggy can now use their VHF radio to activate the fog horn for navigational guidance. Mariners can tune their radio to channel 79A and depress their mic five times to activate the fog horn.
"This is the same technology that small airports use to active lights on the runways," said Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Tapp, the officer in charge of the Aids to Navigation Team. "The fog horn does not need to be on all of the time when it is foggy, just when a boater is transiting the area. This means it will only be on when someone really needs it, and this system will help cut down on noise pollution in the area."
This is the second fog horn of its kind installed on the West Coast, the first was installed in Northern California at the beginning of May. This technology is being used throughout the Great Lakes and has been very successful.
The previous fog horn was activated by a cell phone costing tax payers more than $1,200 every year to maintain the phone line.
The Coast Guard would like to remind all mariners that it is very important to bring some sort of communication with them while they are on the water in case of an emergency. Carrying a VHF radio is one of the best means of communication because cell phones lose reception and batteries can quickly drain.
Some Things in Boating Are Free
- By Richard Benscoter
Did you know the NOAA Office of Coast Survey provides a multitude of vital navigation materials and charts in digital format - for free!
 That's right - no charge - and what really makes this public service exceptional is that the charts are updated weekly. That means the items that are in the weekly notice to mariners are on the NOAA charts weekly also.
What's new and very useful and printable at home is an Experimental BookletCharttm. These charts are divided into standard pages with a cover page index. The booklet chart for San Diego Bay, chart 18773, is 23 pages in length and fits nicely in a three ring binder. Click Here to check it out and let NOAA know what you think through their comment link.
All the navigation publications which would take up volumes of space in their printed format are also all available in a digital format including chart 1 coastal pilot and all the charts for the East Coast and West Coast - and they are all available in digital format so you can download just what you need.
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