10/15 & 16 Sailing Outlook for Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Channel Islands

Sunset at Morse Point - SW side of Santa Cruz


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Current Warnings:
Gale warnings in outer waters. Possible Small Craft advisory for high winds in shore later on Saturday. Possible showers on coast on Saturday.

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Sailing Weather Outlook: Sporty winds, possible showers near coast on Saturday with temps in high 60's/low 70's.

Ultraviolet (UVI) - Moderate (UV 5)
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Ventura Sun rise/set (approx) Saturday
0657/1819

Moon: Full

Ventura Tide - Spring Tides
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10/15/2005 Sat 02:26AM LDT -0.1 L  08:38AM LDT 5.7  H 
02:51PM LDT 0.4  L  08:47PM LDT 5.5  H

10/16/2005 Sun 02:59AM LDT 0.2  L  09:06AM LDT 6.1  H 
03:35PM LDT -0.1 L  09:34PM LDT 5.2  H

10/17/2005 Mon 03:30AM LDT 0.6  L  09:36AM LDT 6.3  H 
04:18PM LDT -0.4 L  10:22PM LDT 4.8  H 

Local Notice to Mariners
Pt Conception light relighted
Ventura north jetty light #7 relighted

numerous changes to submarie cables in Southern California

Security zone for SF Bay. Concerns mostly ships of 300 gross tons, but
security zones affect small boats.
Summarized - stay away from bridge abutments, large ships and ESPECIALLY
stand clear of naval vessels.

See also the complete light list, updated to latest LNM

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Updated Nautical Dictionary (from most recent Local Notice Mariners)

Last week's question: EST - Established Aid

For $10 cash American, be the first to e-mail us with the correct answer
from Local Notice To Mariners: captdan@sailchannelislands.com

What does EXT mean?