[CINC] Anacapa Island Trips 7/14, 7/21, & 7/22/09

[Deb4nb at aol.com]

Greetings,
 
Below are some notes from recent Anacapa Island trips:
 
7/14/09 - Islander
 
There were 100 people at departure, with approx. 83 landing. 
 
The large group to Anacapa consisted of kids and chaperones with SIMBA 
(Spontaneous Integrity Marine Biology Adventures) guided by fearless leader Joan 
Woodward, otherwise known as "The Crab Lady."  She wore her festive 
oversized red crab hat throughout the day.  Joan and her colleague Teri McDaniel 
(who wore her frog hat) are part of The Camarillo Branch of the American 
Association of University Women.  They have been bringing this kids' summer 
program to AI for years to teach responsibility, integrity, stewardship, and 
Native American education.
 
In addition to this group, there was an open party of a delightful Mom and 
2 daughters.  
 
All enjoyed the day, and common dolphins were seen
homeward bound.  There were many pelican fledglings at Frenchy's, along 
with many Western gull fledglings on AI's
North Shore.   
 
7/21/09 - Islander
 
A group of 40+ visitors were landers.  
 
"Where is your Dad?" was my frequently asked question of one wandering 6 
year old explorer.  During the day I found this young lad alone on the trails 
3 times, including near the cliff edge at Inspiration Point.  Long story 
short and without further commentary, I was relieved when they both made it 
down together for the CHIL dive program.  
 
Common dolphins were seen during the crossings.
 
7/22/09 - Vanguard
 
We departed with a full boat with yours truly forgetting to hand over my 
boarding before departure.  A good reminder to fellow
volunteers:  Don't forget to give a crew member your pass.  That way they 
won't spend time wondering who is missing.
(Uugh...sorry guys!)
 
Approx. 40 visitors landed on East AI including a Girl Scout Troop from 
Phoenix, and Cummins Preschool and Daycare from Thousand Oaks.  We had Junior 
Lifeguards on board landing at Frenchy's to practice skills and snorkel. (I 
enthusiastically informed their instructor Bill about the eelgrass habitat we 
just learned about in our Tues. night CINC lecture.)  
 
All had great fun especially during the CHIL Dive program.  A two-spot 
octopus appeared wowing visitors with its camouflage strategy.
 
Happy Trails,
 
Debra
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