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Exploring Catalina Island - WILLOW COVE - A Sailor's Guide to Nature
Join me as we sail and anchor our 1983 Cape Dory 28 sailboat "s.v. californica", row ashore at Willow Cove and explore the incredible natural world of Santa Catalina Island. Willow Cove is an hidden gem for camping, with a boat-in-only campsite with no road access.This spot is an awesome place for nature lovers, scuba diving, sailing, camping, hiking, birdwatching, etc. In this video, we I walk you through some of the amazing plants that occur in the secluded cove on the island. We see the following California native plants that occur on the Channel Islands:
- Scarlet monkeyflower (Erythranthe cardinalis)
- Mulefat (Baccharis salicifolia)
- Catalina Island cherry (Prunus ilicifolia subsp. ly...
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Видео

Explore Catalina Island - GOAT HARBOR - A Sailor's Guide to Nature
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.4 месяца назад
We're Back! Sail along to one of the best anchorage on the island, my personal favorite, Goat Harbor. This is the more incredible spot in my opinion to travel, anchor and explore on Catalina Island. This protected anchorage offers an incredible dramatic view, camping sites on the beach. This spot is great destination to see rare island plants, birdwatching, snorkel, hiking, and other wildlife. ...
TOYON BAY - the Christmas Berry Tree (Toyon - Heteromeles arbutifolia). Sailing Catalina Island
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
Happy Holidays, Everyone! In this video, we explore Toyon Bay on Catalina Island in search for the name-sake tree for the bay, the Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia. This tree has magificant red fruits around Christmas time, lending to a common name of "Christmas Berry". Toyon Bay is home to the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI), a fun outdoor science school and educational summer camp for k...
How to Pick up a Mooring in AVALON, Catalina Island - Passage from Dana Point
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 года назад
In this video, I give up my slip in Dana Point Harbor (the Marina at Dana Point) and make the passage sailing from Dana Point to Avalon, Catalina Island. I walk through how to sail to Catalina and How to pick up a mooring in Avalon when you arrive.
THOUSANDS of Monarch Butterflies! Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove.
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
A recent visit to the Pismo Beach to see the incredible phenomenon of thousands of Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) overwintering in a protected grove. This butterfly species' populations have been in great decline over the years and face many challenges to their continued survival. However, it appears conservation efforts like restore habitat and planting California native milkweeds (Asc...
UPDATE - Living on Catalina Island
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Ahoy! It's been awhile. This video is a quick update on the exciting new chapter. I accepted a position as the Rare Plant Ecologist for the Catalina Island Conservancy and have moved full-time to Catalina Island. My new job is to make sure the rare plants on Catalina are in good shape and do NOT go extinct. I am debating bringing californica to the island if I can get a long-term mooring deal, ...
Exploring CATALINA - Sailing to CAT HARBOR & Mountain Biking the West end Trans Catalina Trail
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
In this video, we (the boat and I) single-handed sail (solo sail) from Dana Point to the backside of Catalina Island, where we anchor at Catalina Harbor, a.k.a Cat Habor. I detail how we anchor and the scope necessary in this anchorage. Afterward, we go ashore and ride our mountain bike on parts of the Trans Catalina Trail on the island's west end to see the interesting botany, ecology, and pla...
Saving the RAREST tree in North America: Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus traskiae)
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 года назад
The Santa Catalina Island Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus traskiae) is an endangered species considered the rarest tree in North America. There are only 6 to 8 individuals remaining in existence and greatly endangered from becoming extinct! The ability to produce true seeds has been lost due to (hybrid) genetic swamping, and cuttings are virtually impossible. We are trying to save the tree by st...
Catalina Island: The Island of Romance
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 года назад
Catalina is known as the "Island of Romance". For our 4 year anniversary, Clara and I sailed around the Island to celebrate not just our love, but the love of sailing, hiking, and nature around Catalina.
Club-Footed Jib (Self Tacking Jib) - CLIP
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
The Club-footed job, a.k.a Self-tacking jib, is a sail plan on our 1983 Cape Dory 28 sailboat. Many people change the staysail to a roller furling set up. However, this Carl Alberg design has been a benefit for single-handed sailing, resulting in both comfortable and efficient sailing.
Sailing to Catalina Island: WHITES LANDING - Anchoring, Wildflowers, and a RATTLESNAKE encounter!
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
Jack the Salty Dog and I sailed to Whites Landing on Santa Catalina Island for a nature exploration and to see the beginning of the spring wildflower blooms. We anchored our 1983 Cape Dory 28 sailboat at Moonstone Cove and stayed overnight before a storm came in. Below is a list of links to more information and the California native plants and animals we saw on the Island: Catalina mariposa lil...
Sailing to OCEANSIDE from Dana Point: Exploring the Oceanside Marina and San Elijo Lagoon
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.2 года назад
This week, we avoid the Santa Ana Winds and ride the outskirts for an exciting and pleasant sail down to Oceanside Marina. We had a wonderful getaway exploring the Marina, beaches, and the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center. We detail all some incredible plants and birds we see along the way. If you love sailing, birdwatching, native plants, and nature, you'll love this video.
Birds of Catalina Island
Просмотров 9942 года назад
We are two conservation biologists and avid birder watchers. We frequently our sailboat, a 1983 Cape Dory 28, to Santa Catalina Island to explore the natural world on these incredibly destinations. This video is a compilation of the birds on our adventures in 2021 around this amazing Island with many rare and endangered species. Follow us for more nature explorations and sailing around Californ...
Exploring LITTLE HARBOR. Sailing to the BACKSIDE Catalina: Best spot along the Trans Catalina Trail.
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.2 года назад
This week, Jack the salty dog and I sail our 1983 Cape Dory 28 sailboat to the backside of Catalina Island to anchor at the remote anchorage of Little Harbor. This place is also one of the best camping spots on Catalina Island along the Trans Catalin Trail, Little Harbor Campground. We learned how to anchor bow and stern and put it to use to anchor in paradise. We row ashore to explore the natu...
Picking up a MOORING in Avalon: Sailing Dana Point to Catalina Island
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
We sail our 1983 Cape Dory 28 sailboat to Catalina Island to pick up a mooring ball in Avalon Harbor. During our stay, Clara races in a duathlon involving running and cycling around the small paradise city. Afterwards, we went hiking and birdwatching along a trail through he Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden (Catalina Island Conservancy) through to the Garden to Sky trail arriving at a very s...
Sailing to Catalina: Cabrillo Beach - PARADISE all to Ourselves!
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 года назад
Sailing to Catalina: Cabrillo Beach - PARADISE all to Ourselves!
Circumnavigating Catalina Island: Sailing & Exploring Anchorages. Anchoring at Cat Harbor & Cabrillo
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
Circumnavigating Catalina Island: Sailing & Exploring Anchorages. Anchoring at Cat Harbor & Cabrillo
Goat Harbor - Sail to Catalina Island: Anchoring and Nature Hike Ashore.
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.3 года назад
Goat Harbor - Sail to Catalina Island: Anchoring and Nature Hike Ashore.
Sailing to Catalina: Willow Cove - Anchoring, Hiking, and Native Plants.
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 года назад
Sailing to Catalina: Willow Cove - Anchoring, Hiking, and Native Plants.
White's Landing - Catalina Island: Anchoring, Sailing, and Bald Eagles!
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
White's Landing - Catalina Island: Anchoring, Sailing, and Bald Eagles!
Nature Hike: Two Harbors, Catalina Island - Plants, Birds, and Ecology
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 года назад
Nature Hike: Two Harbors, Catalina Island - Plants, Birds, and Ecology
Dana Point to Two Harbors, Solo Sail to Catalina Island
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Dana Point to Two Harbors, Solo Sail to Catalina Island
Upper Newport Bay: Plants, Birds, and Natural History
Просмотров 4733 года назад
Upper Newport Bay: Plants, Birds, and Natural History
Solo Sailing Dana Point to Newport Beach: Marina Park, Minney's Yacht Surplus, Wedge, Big Corona.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 года назад
Solo Sailing Dana Point to Newport Beach: Marina Park, Minney's Yacht Surplus, Wedge, Big Corona.
Trestles Surf Beach - Plants, Animals, and Sailing!
Просмотров 7823 года назад
Trestles Surf Beach - Plants, Animals, and Sailing!
The Dana Point Headlands
Просмотров 1 тыс.3 года назад
The Dana Point Headlands
Welcome aboard the S.v. californica!
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 года назад
Welcome aboard the S.v. californica!
S.v Californica - Common Dolphins off San Clemente
Просмотров 2563 года назад
S.v Californica - Common Dolphins off San Clemente

Комментарии

  • @coffeedollsvp
    @coffeedollsvp 5 дней назад

    Did u reserve or just show up

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 4 дня назад

      @@coffeedollsvp just showed up and anchored. You’ll need to reserve one of the campsites if you plan to camp ashore.

  • @raydouglas8146
    @raydouglas8146 9 дней назад

    Nice circum of Catalina!

  • @RaeleneChild
    @RaeleneChild Месяц назад

    horn shark egg

  • @fishcrazy82
    @fishcrazy82 Месяц назад

    Haha maybe having 3 managers with basically the same job descriptions might be a misuse of funding. Fire a couple of them and free up some money to actually put plants in the ground. Crazy concept?

  • @bonsummers2657
    @bonsummers2657 2 месяца назад

    Oh, TOLN is saying they're closing in December 2025, but maybe someone will takeover.

  • @edruiz8001
    @edruiz8001 3 месяца назад

    question about you moving to Catalina Island. with your new position did your company help you relocate over there or are there special programs for new hires working on Catalina Island permanently. Thank you in advance for you input.

  • @carloscollins6813
    @carloscollins6813 3 месяца назад

    Great job guys!

  • @rdcwild3023
    @rdcwild3023 3 месяца назад

    Do you ever forget the Latin names and have to look them up before filming?

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 3 месяца назад

      @@rdcwild3023 for Latin (sometimes Greek of language of origin) names, also called scientific names, primarily, no I don’t. My 9-5 is the native plant manager for the island and work closely with these plants using the scientific name. But. I will say I’ll have to google the common names because they can vary and I don’t use them as much in a scientific sense.

  • @Sean-be8lg
    @Sean-be8lg 3 месяца назад

    Great videos. Thank you

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 3 месяца назад

      @@Sean-be8lg thank you! I appreciate you take the time to say so.

  • @nilolins
    @nilolins 4 месяца назад

    Thank you

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 3 месяца назад

      @@nilolins thank you! It means so much to hear you appreciate watching.

  • @HannahClanPNWadventures
    @HannahClanPNWadventures 4 месяца назад

    It’s so refreshing to see someone post so much information into their video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and giving us an opportunity to see more of Catalina Island. Love it! I always look forward to your content.

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 3 месяца назад

      @@HannahClanPNWadventures thank you, and can’t tell you how much that means to hear. Sometimes it can feel like sharing an enthusiasm into a void, but your voice and feedback means the world.

  • @johntoledo8965
    @johntoledo8965 4 месяца назад

    Are there any venomous snakes in Catalina?

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 4 месяца назад

      @@johntoledo8965 there are! The only one is the Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus helleri). It’s interesting, Catalina seems to have a higher diversity of snakes compared to other islands.

    • @wonderboy6511
      @wonderboy6511 4 месяца назад

      Hi Kevin, gorgeous video. Have we lost the rattle-less Santa Catalina Rattlesnake (Crotalus Catalinensis)? That would be a shame …

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 3 месяца назад

      @@wonderboy6511 the one in Baja? I’m not sure. I hope not. Maybe have to visit one day and see. You down?

    • @wonderboy6511
      @wonderboy6511 3 месяца назад

      @@svcalifornica Definitely down. Planning an extended cruise down to Sea of Cortez in 2028, Lord willing.

  • @rdcwild3023
    @rdcwild3023 4 месяца назад

    Please make more short educational videos like this

  • @qtlana
    @qtlana 4 месяца назад

    Great video! Awesome find with the horned shark egg!

  • @beankrom
    @beankrom 4 месяца назад

    So glad to see a video from you. Two of my favorite things in the world, plants and sailing. I'm working on a greenhouse manufacturing startup and sailing. Sailing later today in fact.

  • @MultiBmorgan
    @MultiBmorgan 4 месяца назад

    yup shark egg and nod to the boys from Pedro 🤩! , thanks for the knowledge and since the last video I did get my own boat. goat harbor is looking very nice.

  • @crunchers9
    @crunchers9 4 месяца назад

    That was possibly a Horn Shark egg case. They are the friendliest sharks in the waters here. Always resting on the bottom.

  • @JW4REnvironment
    @JW4REnvironment 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the great background! I can’t wait to visit tomorrow. Does - phyte mean plant? As in phytoplankton are plantlike plankton? And does -phil mean love as in philosophy, love of wisdom? I was thinking that halophyte meant salt plant. So would halophilic be salt loving like salt marsh plants?

  • @ronridd
    @ronridd 4 месяца назад

    So great to see you back!

  • @sailings.v.falkor2767
    @sailings.v.falkor2767 4 месяца назад

    Glad to see you post. Since you've been gone I became a live aboard and learned the island myself. Now I'm delivering a 38 Fermosa ketch to it's mooring ball in downtown San Diego. I'm anchored in mariners basin now. Thanks a bunch for all the info on the island it really helped on my journey through Catalina. Just arrived here 2 days ago from Whites landing.

  • @MrCalifornia1234
    @MrCalifornia1234 4 месяца назад

    Thanks. I have a boat here in Long Beach and typically anchor at Emerald Bay. How would you compare the snorkeling to Emerald Bay?

  • @789train
    @789train 4 месяца назад

    my dog jack says condolences. were gonna miss your jack

  • @wonderboy6511
    @wonderboy6511 4 месяца назад

    What a great surprise to see a new SV Californica video. Hope you’re doing well Kevin. You and I share a similar bond and feeling toward the pups we’ve been blessed to share our lives with. All the best, James

  • @MrCalifornia1234
    @MrCalifornia1234 4 месяца назад

    Love me some Catalina! Is this a boat in only spot or can you hike to it?

    • @wonderboy6511
      @wonderboy6511 4 месяца назад

      Goat Harbor is boat only, although you can rent a kayak at Two Harbors and paddle over. Note that you need to pack in your provisions and there are no restrooms or campfires.

  • @jayivey9061
    @jayivey9061 4 месяца назад

    Great to see you back!

  • @Catalina58601
    @Catalina58601 4 месяца назад

    So cool to see you again!

  • @peterfoley4131
    @peterfoley4131 4 месяца назад

    A new video from you was a nice surprise this morning! Goat harbor is such a peaceful spot, and an easy (and shallow!) place to anchor

  • @AWBepi
    @AWBepi 4 месяца назад

    Enjoy your content, hoping you're not done with the game.

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 4 месяца назад

      Your timing of this comment is impeccable. I'm not done. Just uploaded a new video! Felt it was right to take a personal hiatus.Thank you for sharing your appreciation for this effort. I'm very grateful for you watching and hope you learned something new about the natural world.

    • @AWBepi
      @AWBepi 4 месяца назад

      @@svcalifornica I was James neighbor at newmark's. Hopefully we will see you at Two Harbors sometime. And yes, I do love the content on the Flora.

    • @AWBepi
      @AWBepi 4 месяца назад

      Heading to Two Harbors and then Italian Gardens, about a third of the way across right now

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 4 месяца назад

      @@AWBepi have a great time? Going for Buccaneer Days?

    • @AWBepi
      @AWBepi 4 месяца назад

      @@svcalifornica Nope, I'm going for be all alone days.

  • @jamestaylor2607
    @jamestaylor2607 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for a great video! That dog is pure love! The way he looks at you. . .

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 4 месяца назад

      Thank you, James Taylor! I just uploaded a new video this morning where I sail to where I laid Jack the Salty Dog's ashes and explore the beaches of our favorite cove. Check it out! Fair winds!

  • @sakm44
    @sakm44 5 месяцев назад

    Where'd ya go? Still sailing the beautiful Cape Dory?

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 4 месяца назад

      I'm back! Just uploaded a new video this morning. Yes, still sailing californica. Felt it was right to take a personal hiatus.

    • @sakm44
      @sakm44 4 месяца назад

      @@svcalifornica Terrific. Can't wait to see it.

  • @789train
    @789train 6 месяцев назад

    do the rattlers hibernate there? sometimes they are not very aware and sluggish after waking up

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 4 месяца назад

      They will hunker down during colder seasons, as far as I know.

  • @789train
    @789train 6 месяцев назад

    don’t stop come back! hope you’re okay

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica 4 месяца назад

      I'm back! Just uploaded a new video this morning! Felt it was right to take a personal hiatus.Thank you for the kind words. I'm very grateful for you watching. Hopefully you learned something new about the natural world.

  • @oneworlddj
    @oneworlddj 7 месяцев назад

    Loved this video share. Thank you. In the early 70's I and my catamaran mates anchored in Goat Harbor but got pulled off our anchor in a storm and had to sail home in the night. So never got to explore the island so really appreciate your tutorial share on the native plant community.

  • @martinclayton7260
    @martinclayton7260 7 месяцев назад

    Id love to live there!

  • @frawldog
    @frawldog 9 месяцев назад

    💩

  • @789train
    @789train 9 месяцев назад

    what time of year was this voyage ?

  • @MA-zg2pz
    @MA-zg2pz 9 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @MA-zg2pz
    @MA-zg2pz 9 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤ 🎉

  • @mr.iforgot3062
    @mr.iforgot3062 9 месяцев назад

    Try not to get in trouble with the law. I know you like to drink and that can be a problem. Also the homeless population on Catalina island is growing and everybody knows how much I hate the homeless. So anyways good job and I'll see you soon. Love you brother.

    • @jonmacdonald5345
      @jonmacdonald5345 8 месяцев назад

      Seriously the bums have moved over to the island now??

  • @danpence4957
    @danpence4957 10 месяцев назад

    You may want to ease the jib sheet a bit, and tighten up the mainsail sheet a little. I had a boat with a self tacking jib and really liked it. I want to visit Catalina Island this summer in my small trailerable cruiser.

  • @teeheeteeheeish
    @teeheeteeheeish 10 месяцев назад

    bald eagles don't get their white heads until theyre about 3 years old! We have a ton of them in Washington. Eagles are actually very resilient birds and don't require much protection, just good undisturbed hunting ground.

  • @Jarellan0
    @Jarellan0 11 месяцев назад

    Im an 8th grader that was lucky enough to go i wish i could go back when im and adult how can i go back🙏

    • @Jarellan0
      @Jarellan0 11 месяцев назад

      I'm extremely curious however. How did you go about mooring at toyon Bay? Were there a special set of rules you have to follow or you can waltz right in?

  • @christopherstevenson9737
    @christopherstevenson9737 11 месяцев назад

    Like your nature/botany videos! ❤. And combined w sailing. Great combo. I hope to soon be sailing my PSC Flicka-20 sailboat to Catalina as well.! And making similar nature-exploring Y.T. videos upon retirement!

  • @DoctorStrangeSage
    @DoctorStrangeSage Год назад

    8 left? WHAT?! I found them plentiful at high altitude on The Great Divide - from Boulder to Buena Vista, Colorado! I've spread seeds, collected dead roots and branches for polishing for staff head pieces. They thrive on crumbling, rocky cliffs with extreme temperature shifts. *** I must guess that you mean that they are scarce in your region. FYI, I'm a naturalist with a 2-yr. degree in forestry & wild life conservation. * I'm open to questions and comments.

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica Год назад

      Hi @doctorstrangesage3104, you’re likely talking about Cercocarpus montanus, commonly known as the alder-leaf mountain-mahogany, alder-leaf cercocarpus, and true mountain-mahogany. Also another mountain mahogany, the one I’m am describing and showing in this video is a completely different species, Cercocarpus traskiae, or Santa Catalina Island mountain-mahogany. Also, an update, there are only six remaining plants of this extremely rare species. C. traskiae is endemic to Catalina Island and is only found in one gully on the backside of this island. Thanks for your comment, I hope this adds some clarity.

  • @Sean-be8lg
    @Sean-be8lg Год назад

    Really great videos. I hope you start making more. Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you!

    • @svcalifornica
      @svcalifornica Год назад

      Thank you, Sean. I hope to do some more soon.

  • @kuor1979
    @kuor1979 Год назад

    I had a boss tell me if I didn't like getting shorted on a paycheck... I could Quit ... He later got caught cheating on a larger scale and lost one of his companies.

  • @kuor1979
    @kuor1979 Год назад

    I learned a lot about small town politics. And a small town sheriff department . I never have to serve on jury duty again if I mention something ... that was a plus from living there . Just getting close to Halloween.

  • @kuor1979
    @kuor1979 Год назад

    How are the Grape Vines Doing ?

  • @geraldcomfort8820
    @geraldcomfort8820 Год назад

    Are the ironwood groves still up the canyon in Toyon

  • @geraldcomfort8820
    @geraldcomfort8820 Год назад

    I went to boarding school there in the 70s. It's a shame they removed all the kelp that was in the bay.