Past Stories
Marina del Rey round-up of activities
By Pat Reynolds
When the clock strikes May in and around the Marina del Rey boating scene – it’s on. Boat owners stop promising themselves to sell that boat they haven’t used in months and once again return to the…
Shop closing marks end of an era for boating community
By Pat Reynolds
By boat or by car, a tour through Marina del Rey these days will illustrate that indeed, changes are underway. For residents who have been around a while, it can be uncomfortable. On the road it’s navigating&h...
Traditions abound in Marina on Opening Day
By Pat Reynolds
Opening Day ceremonies were held March 9 and 10 and signified the beginning of a new yachting season in Marina del Rey.
Cannon shots rang out, flags ran up flagpoles, speeches were given and dignitaries from sur...
Marina del Rey: Participation concerns arise in sport of yacht racing
By Pat Reynolds
As I cruised past the Marina del Rey breakwall in my 14-foot inflatable Feb. 16 to photograph the 84th annual Midwinter ...
Gray whale migration in full swing in local waters
By Pat Reynolds
Late last month I climbed into my 14-foot inflatable boat and made my way into the heart of the Santa Monica Bay to, hopefully, get a glimpse of a migrating gray whale making his or her way…
Winter winds pose threat to local boaters
By Pat Reynolds
I was walking into work the other day when a fellow I know saw me, observed the stiff afternoon breeze tha...
Marina del Rey: A nautical year in review
By Pat Reynolds
This past year, like any given year on the Marina del Rey boating scene, lots goes on. From local sailors undergo...
The future of Marina del Rey’s past
By Pat Reynolds
As Marina del Rey sits poised for a full refit, residents all unwittingly occupy a unique place in local history. For better or worse, this area will not remain the same in the future, and those who…
Gray whale calf fights for life in local waters
A young gray whale is struggling to survive off the coast of Marina del Rey after local rescuers removed a 10-foot line that was tightly tied to the whale’s fluke on Sept. 7.
Peter Wallerstein from Marine Animal Rescue and&he...
Endangered blue whales spotted in local waters
Earlier this month I drove my 14-foot inflatable boat 10 to 15 miles down the coast to see if I could happen upon blue whales. I recognize that there aren’t a lot of people in this world who could utter…
