June 5, 2015

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thelog.com Channel Islands Harbor celebrates 50th anniversary By Parimal M. Rohit

VENTURA — Southern California’s recreational boating community certainly had to be pleased with how the spring of 1965 played out, what with two harbors offi- cially opening within weeks of each other. The county has announced plans to host six months of

themed events to celebrate Channel Harbor Island’s landmark birth- day. The theme for each event is “Celebrating the 60s.” The county’s supervisors will kick off the six-month celebration period with a 50th anniversary recognition during its regularly scheduled meeting June 9. Photos of the harbor, both his- toric and modern, will be on display at the county’s Hall of Administration from June 9 -19 and then again at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum from June 20 -July 10. Boaters, residents and visitors will be able to participate in a series of commemorative events beginning July 4 to honor the harbor’s golden anniversary. “Starting with Fourth of July week-

end, we’ll have special events begin- ning with three days of concerts, an arts festival, expanded fireworks and special Farmer’s Market events,” Harbor Department Director Lyn Krieger said. “There will be a series of summer concerts, fun runs, car shows, children’s programs and it all finishes off with our fabulous Parade of Lights in December. Running through all of it will be our ‘Celebrating the 60s’ theme.”

The county-owned harbor, which is located in between Ventura Harbor

Channel Islands Harbor is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of events through Christmas.

and Port Hueneme, occu- pies more than 300 acres of land and water. According to county offi- cials, Channel Islands Harbor was a shell of its current self when it was originally built. After World War

II, the Army Corps of Engineers ordered a sand trap be built at what is now the mouth of Channel Islands Harbor to address constant erosion at Port Hueneme, which was then controlled by the federal government. The addition of a breakwater and jetty to protect the sand

trap opened the door to build a harbor. Local developers, county officials and the federal government worked togeth- er to build the harbor entrance and seawalls. Construction began in 1959 and was completed four years later. County officials finished the rest of the harbor area two years later and dedi- cated Channel Islands Harbor in May 1965. Ventura County officials hosted a

grand opening for Channel Islands Harbor in May 1965, a few weeks after Marina del Rey was dedicated by Los Angeles County’s leaders in April. Boaters were able to access slips at

Channel Islands Harbor as early as 1963, making the waterfront venue Ventura County’s the first recreational harbor. Private developers eventually added

eight marinas to complement three marinas constructed by the county. Today, the 11 marinas are home to

more than 2,000 boat slips and a com- bination of boater amenities, visitor- serving businesses and residences. To find out more about the harbor, visit channelislandsharbor.org. The complete schedule of events is avail- able at tinyurl.com/opqxuc9.

2,150 1959 1963 1965

3 Boatyards

Freestanding restaurants

2

Number of boat slips

Harbor construction began

Harbor construction completed

Harbor dedicated in May

Number of marinas (8 private, 3 public) built

500 2

Approximate number of

310

1 1 2

Divisions of the harbor: West, East and Peninsula

Public launch ramp

11 3 1

BEST SPORTFISHING IN THE WORLD. 4 S MARINA : SECURITY, SERVICE, SHELTERED AND SERENITY.

BEAUTIFUL NATURAL OASIS SURROUNDING AREAS, HUGE TRANQUILITY ATMOSPHERE.

For Slip Rates and Reservations email marinainfo@puertoloscabos.com Tel: 011-52 (624) 105 60 28 www.marinapuertoloscabos.com

Acres of land and water

MEXICO Los Cabos

MEXICO´S BEST SPORTFISHING LOCATION THE MARINA IS NOW AT 100% OPERATION AFTER THE RECENT HURRICANE

200 SLIPS, DRYSTACK, BOATYARD WITH 150 TON TRAVEL LIFT.

2 HOURS FROM LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA.

LESS THAN HALF AN HOUR FROM LOS CABOS AIRPORT.

4 MINUTES FROM SAN JOSE COLONIAL DOWN TOWN.

Brian Hopper / Director of Cabo Operations bhopper@marinegroup.com www.marinegroupboatworks.com

apartments and condominiums

Yacht clubs

Shopping areas

Maritime Museum

Hotels Source: Ventura County

Photo courtesy Channel Islands Harbor Marina

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