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Channel Island Harbor
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Located far from busy roads, the marina was quiet and peaceful that
Friday morning in October.
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Kayaks lay stacked and piled alongside the dock. As the day progressed
people would arrive to rent and paddle the kayaks on the quiet harbor.
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A can labeled "Dog Treats" was set out for those walking dogs.
The sign above the can read:
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A hotel lay just across the harbor from the marina. And just walking distance
beyond the hotel was an ocean beach.
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A fishing boat, the Nicholas Michael, was among several fishing boats docked
in the marina.
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A hoist was available to raise rental boats for transfer into and
out of the water.
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A sign indicated that the Sea Fresh Channel Islands restaurant was open.
The sign read:
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A man walked his dog out the short path surrounding the commercial
area of the harbor shore. To the right (off camera) were restaurants
and boat rental store fronts.
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Palm trees and flat land could fool one into wrongly thinking this marina was
in Florida.
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Inside this building were located businesses such as a spa,
a diner, law offices, insurance, and boat trips.
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The Latitude 34 Deli opened at 7 a.m. seven days a week.
It featured "Sandwiches," "Beer & Wine," and "Great Burgers."
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CI Kayak stood for Channel Island Kayak, a kayak sales and rental store,
and provider of kayak trips to the Channel Islands.
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Scarlett Belle Paddlewheel Boat hosted parties, weddings, and special events.
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The red and white stern Paddlewheel of the Scarlett Belle Paddle Wheel Boat.
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The marina part of the harbor featured modern floating docks.
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A scenic mix of sailing and motor craft.
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The larger boats were docked at the ends of each dock.
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A small fishing boat motored out to sea.
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A small motor boat followed the larger tour boat out of the harbor.
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A modest, powered rental boat was touring the harbor.
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One of the kayaks that was rented was being rowed alongside the docks.
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