| Hiring a charter boat in Marina del Rey was not very | | | | much to it. No, the beauty of the island pales in |
| difficult. It was not like trying to convince Humphrey | | | | comparison to the island as simply a destination. It's not |
| Bogart to sail me down the Nile. There were no | | | | getting there, really - it's getting there and dropping |
| bloodthirsty natives, no problematic steam engines, and | | | | anchor at sea. Think of Catalina as the North Star of |
| waterfalls to contend with. There was just the | | | | yachting in SoCal. It's just a reason, a pretense, a place |
| beautiful marina, a friendly crew, and a luxurious | | | | to steer the boat towards. |
| thirty-foot yacht at my disposal. | | | | Now, where you drop anchor or moor or circle or list, it |
| No, this was not like any ordinary charter. No, I had | | | | doesn't really matter. In the end, it's about what's going |
| twenty of my closest friends in tow, and a day full of | | | | on on-board. This is where the catered food comes |
| catered food ready to be served. For those who have | | | | into play. And, of course, you have to make sure there |
| never experienced a day out at sea in Southern | | | | are plenty of libations to be had as well. After all, |
| California, you just don't know what you're missing. For | | | | what's the point of a day at sea without a crisp, cool |
| locals, it's practically a tradition. A day out at sea, a | | | | beverage? |
| leisurely cruise, and a tours of the island. | | | | No, if you're interested in enjoying a day away from it |
| What island? That would be Catalina Island, of course. | | | | all, but still close to amenities that make it all worthwhile, |
| Yes, there's much ado made about the island, but if | | | | then a quick jaunt to Marina del Rey is definitely in |
| you have ever seen it, then you know there's not | | | | order. |