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Upcoming Events
7/22/2018
Paddle from Channel Islands Harbor
Organizer: Robert Tongen
There will be a number of California Kayak Friends (CKF) paddlers launching from Kiddie Beach Park i... more
8/19/2018
Kayak Safety Rescue Skills Practice Day
Organizer: Robert Tongen
Who: California Kayak Friends Club (CKF) http://www.ckfkayak.club/ - Ventura County What: Kayak Saf... more
8/19/2018
Kayak Safety Rescue Skills Practice Day
Organizer: Robert Tongen
Who: California Kayak Friends Club (CKF) http://www.ckfkayak.club/ - Ventura County What: Kayak Saf... more

 
Lake Whatcom Triathlon
Sign up now for the Lake Whatcom Triathlon, a "new" race with a colorful history that comes alive again this year in Bellingham, Washington. Individuals and relay teams welcome.
Kayak Storage at Channel Islands Harbor
Channel Islands Landing has done a considerable renovation over the last three years. We have new docks, are a couple of months away from adding another building with office, restrooms with showers, and storage lockers. I am trying to get a large container that we can use for Kayak/Paddleboard storage that has 24/7 access to you with full security cameras, electricity for lights and a self-locking door. We will be installing storage racks on both sides that will allow each Kayak owner to lock their Kayak into place. Would any of your members be interested in this type of a facility at Channel Islands Harbor. We are just before Kiddie Beach at the abandoned launch ramp. If there is interest, please pass this information along and ask that they give me a call or email so that I can start the planning for how much interest there is. We would charge $40 to $50 per month and have a refundable deposit on an electronic access FOB. Thanks for your time and please feel free to call or email with any questions. Right now I am in the planning phase. Ideas are welcome. Paul


Paul Bick, Dockmaster
Channel Islands Landing
3615 S Victoria Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93035

Direct Line 805-985-6269
Fax 805-985-6300
Paul@TBYCI.com

CKF Article in Ventura News
Citizen’s Journal just published an article featuring the CKF trip to Anacapa Island. Mark Sanders’ photos are featured.
Effective Communications is Key to Safer Paddling
Jay Murdock of SDKC has posted a new article Effective Communications is Key to Safer Paddling.
CKF Article in Citizens Journal
Club members Peter O'Sullivan, Ben Lish, and Lee Shurie were featured in an article by Grorge Miller in the Ventura County Citizens Journal.
Kayak Building Plans
You can now download various designs by Duane Strosaker at the link below. Included are the Point Bennett Sea Kayak, a carbon fiber paddle, and a spray skirt.
Email List SNAFU
Due to an administrative problem, some of the email addresses subscribed to our email list were lost. If you would like to re-subscribe click here!
Sunday Paddles at Channel Islands Harbor
Nearly every Sunday morning at 9am a group of CKF'ers launch from Kiddie Beach at Channel Islands Harbor. There is usually no announcement made because everyone knows to just show up. The group meets about 8:20am for a 9am launch. Feel free to join us if you have your own boat and gear.