I received this notice from the CG today! Be on the look out when entering and exiting the Channel Islands Harbor!!
I wanted to update you on the current shoaling conditions at the harbor entrance. Since the recent swells that passed through our area the shoal has doubled in size since the grounding of the Irving Johnson. We have set two additional buoys today, bringing the total to three marking the shoal area. The first buoy as you are departing the harbor is approximately 60 yards directly north and adjacent to the end of the south jetty. The second is in line with buoy number (1) and approximately 100 yards seaward toward the breakwater. The third is approximately 165 yards west south west of the end of the south jetty.
There are areas of less than 3 feet of water at 0 tide within these
markers. I have spoken with Jeff of the Corps and he indicated he would be in Santa Barbara tomorrow and would stop here as well, if possible.
I will prepare a notice to the local boaters and post it at all marinas in the harbor and at the launch ramp. Currently this area is subject to extreme surf conditions. I have advised the Harbor Sergeant that the Harbor Patrol is to monitor this location during any hazardous surf conditions. The Harbor Patrol will notify Coast Guard Station Channel Islands and the 87 foot Cutter.
Please let me know if you need any further details.
