Sea Magazine – May 2017

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It’s not just

dayboating — it’s

day-cruising. We

are headed for

the island, just

for the day — the

afternoon really.

Parasailing is one of the more

popular activities in the waters just

off Catalina Island. It’s a thrilling

way to get a view of Avalon Harbor

and its surroundings from a unique

perspective. The Inn at Mt. Ada

— formerly the Wrigley home —

is a dignified presence on the

hillside above Avalon. Stay there

for the weekend or enjoy lunch (by

reservation). On the Green Pier,

which is the hub of activity for water-

based activities in Avalon, is a green

building that houses the harbor

offices, a restaurant and more. From

the land end of the pier, all of Avalon

is accessible.

Mike and Dawn Werling relax during
the return trip.

Stephanie Shibata keeps a lookout
for sea life.

Geoff Swing stays alert despite a
decided lack of boat traffic on a
Wednesday.

Our Dayboaters

A flash of color

streaks through

the haze.