Scuba Diving: ‘Planet Earth has an ocean’
When I engage people on the topic of scuba diving I am frequently asked the big question, “Isn’t the water nicer over there in...
Australian woman wins Catalina Ski Race, then returns to tour Island
If you aren’t sure how serious skiers take the 60-mile Catalina Ski Race, this year’s event ended in a virtual drag race with two...
Scuba Diving: Giant keyhole limpets and the fight against cancer
It’s 7 a.m., I quickly finish my breakfast with of course a stiff cup of coffee.
I grab my dive bag off of the floor...
Scuba Diving: Circumnavigating Naples Island
Circumnavigating Naples Island
It’s 8 a.m. and I am brewing a fresh cup of Vietnamese coffee along with my usual breakfast, A bowl of fruit,...
Swim club has a little fun with great white sharks
Quite appropriately, the Catalina Island Conservancy, in cooperation with the island’s museum invited Dr. Chris Lowe, Professor and Director of the California State University...
After three decades, leadership of Just for Kids event changes hands
After many long years together, this crew is hanging up our raffle tickets and we are passing on this wonderful tournament to Cinde Cassidy’s...
Scuba Diving: Sunken ships and buried treasures
Some of my most memorable dives have been done exploring the various “wrecks” here around the island. I will never forget the day that...
National Geographic vessel ‘Venture’ to visit Catalina on inaugural voyage
Catalina Island will be one of the inaugural destinations for the newest vessel added to the National Geographic fleet, according to an article on...
Sailing crews set to sail around Catalina in annual regatta
Top notch sailing crews from throughout California are set to compete in the annual “Crew of 2” Regatta, sponsored by the South Shore Yacht...
What’s new on Catalina Island
Visitors to Catalina have a lot of choices. For those visitors who don’t already have plans for their visit, you’ll find a brief rundown...
