Vol. 17, No. 23 – Aug 7 – Aug 20, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed

7/24

6:52am, observed heavy fog less than a 100 yds visibility activated fog signal.

2:00pm, while manning the operations center, observing Leo Robbins sailing center conducting capsize and man-over-board drills in the Pierpont Basin.

Thurs 7/25

5:30am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory for strong winds in the western portion of the SB channel later today, officers raised warning pennant.

6:30pm, senior officer training new officers with close quarter maneuvers and docking procedures of Rescue Boat 19 at the patrol dock.

10:03pm, observed suspicious activity near the launch ramp restrooms. Officers removed a few local transients for loitering/camping in the restrooms.

Fri

7/26

9:25am, officers assisting State Parks Lifeguards with junior lifeguard pier swim. Several participants were assisted to the shore with Rescue watercraft.

9:53am, received a request for a temporary slip. Officers assisting with contact info for marinas and Dockmaster for a temporary slip for the skipper.

6:15pm, observing Friday night laser racers start and they are using the #11 navigation buoy as the weather mark. Officers ensured all large vessels in Harbor were in their slips so not to interfere with the race.

9:50pm, received a report of a car racing around VHV parking lot, doing laps. Advised to call VPD, but officers would investigate. Vehicle gone on arrival.

Sat

7/27

10:18am, received a report of an injured bird in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, found a sparrow tangled in barbwire. Responders were able to untangle the small bird and after a short rest the victim flew away.

1:33pm, received report of a disabled personal watercraft adrift near State Parks Lifeguard HQ. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19, but unable to locate it.

7:32pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, electric foilboarder in distress near Marina Park. Officers responded in Fireboat and assisted State Parks with call.

Sun

7/28

10:30am, while on patrol observed VFD/AMR at Surfers Knoll for a medical. After investigation, CAD system failed to attach Harbor Patrol to the call. They are working on the error and will advise when it is corrected.

6:30pm, received report of kids unsupervised on VHV C-dock. Officers investigated and found two kids waiting for parents to return to their boat.

Mon

7/29

8:01am, received request to transport two Army Corp of Engineers aboard the Fireboat to survey the breakwall for damage or unchinkered from winter storms.

10:00am, underway on the Fireboat officers retrieved Army Corp of Engineers from breakwall, no damage or unchinkering of rocks observed.

10:31pm, dispatched to a fall in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment and transport prep

Tues

7/30

7:20pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, observed 2 hoopnets and one prohibited trap illegally placed in the Harbor Entrance. The nets were confiscated. Later the owner contacted on VHF 12 and was issued warnings for the violations.

9:20pm, found a vehicle with lights on and running on Spinnaker near Surfers Knoll. Officers searched the beach, found the owner who was dumpfounded.