Category Archives: Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 18, No. 04 – Nov 13 – Nov 26, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 10/29

 5:30am, observed National Weather Service issued a Gale Warning for northwest winds gusting to 35kts, officers raised warning pennants.

12:17pm, senior officers training Marine Safety Officers about securing vessels during weather events, especially Gale winds.

Wednes 10/30

 9:55am, assisting Ventura PD and clean up crew with seasonal riverbottom cleanup at Surfers Knoll. Officers assisting with transportation of trash to lot.

9:26pm, dispatched to a sick person in the village. Officers responded with VFD and AMR to assist the patient with treatment and assessment.

11:59pm, dispatched to a fall patient in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist the patient with treatment.

Thursday 10/31

 6:26am, observed that the National Weather Service issued a Small Craft Advisory for northwest winds gusting to 25kts, raised warning pennant.

2:01pm, received report of Ventura PD issuing citation to repeat offender for trespassing in the village and the women’s restroom in the village.

4:45pm, dispatched to a fall patient in the Harbortown Point bar. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment.

Friday 11/01

 7:35am, observed two large commercial fishing vessels in violation of speed and wake ordinance in the main channel. Able to gain compliance via VHF 16.

8:05pm, observed multiple vessels in various violations around the breakwall. Officers aboard the Fireboat educated new fishermen on ordinances and safety.

Saturday 11/02

 6:21am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory for northwest winds gusting to 30kts. Officers raising warning pennant at Port District.

9:24am, received a report of a lost inflatable from a vessel anchored in the anchorage in Santa Barbara. Entered information into lost and found.

6:15pm, received report of an alarm sounding on a yacht at VIM E-dock. Officers responded found the vessel with alarm sounding. After investigation, no fire was discovered and the crew arrived and confirmed no fire.

9:06pm, dispatched to Ventura Marina Community for a sick person. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist with assessment and treatment.

Sunday 11/03

 6:30am, observed the NWS issued a Small Craft, raised warning pennant.

9:10am, observed 2 surf ski operators in the Pierpont Basin struggling to stay upright. Officers contacted and assisted the pair after capsizing several times.

10:57am, received request to assist bird rescue volunteer with capturing an injured bird for rehabilitation near the Santa Clara Rivermouth.

2:16pm, dispatched to a major accident on Spinnaker Dr, near the village. Officers responded and assisted VFD with potential hazards from the crash.

Monday 11/04

 6:42am, received report of a transient trespassing on Ventura West marina A-dock. Officers responded with VPD to assist with arrest of the trespasser.

Tuesday 11/05

 9:07pm, received report of a small fire near the launch ramp restrooms. Officers responded, found a transient with a hand-held flare in a bucket. Stood by until it extinguished. Found 2 more flares, officers confiscated them from individual.

 

Vol. 18, No. 03 – Oct 30 – Nov 12, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 10/2

 10:31am, while on patrol, officers observed a petroleum sheen at VHV. Officers investigated, talked to a witness but were unable to ascertain a source.

8:29pm, dispatched to a medical at the holiday Inn. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with treatment and transportation prep.

Thursday 10/3

 12:00pm, officers training and preparing for EMT testing.

1:50pm, while on patrol in the truck, officers monitoring 3 children boogie boarding near the South Jetty. Contacted and moved to safer water.

8:05pm, contacting several small vessels engaged in hoop netting outside the breakwall within the 250ft buffer zone. Issued warnings and moved traps.

Friday 10/4

 10:30am, officers conducting dock line maintenance on the patrol dock. Training new Marine Safety Officers with splicing/whipping etcetera.

3:00pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove beach. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment/transport prep.

6:03pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, officers conducting hoop net ordinance enforcement. Contacted 6 fisherman for illegal placement of hoop nets, issued warnings and educated legal areas for fishing for lobster.

Saturday 10/5

 12:40pm, officers training new Marine Safety Officers with Fireboat operations: monitor, induction line, electronics, specifically radar and audio direction finder.

5:35pm, dispatched to an unconscious person at Brophy Brothers. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment and transport prep

6:42pm, received an inquiry from a Ventura Marina Community tenant concerned that the fog signal hasn’t been activated when the fog has come in lately. Officers advised signal is turned on by keying mic on VHF 81a 5 times.

11:10pm, officers training new Marine Safety Officers on nighttime operations onboard the Fireboat, radar & navigating to the harbor in restricted visibility.

Sunday 10/6

 10:01am, officers training Marine Safety Officers with Fireboat 1 and Rescue Boat 19 operations and electronics operations, also coastal navigation.

4:20pm, received report of illegal fishing near the Harbor Cove Café. Officers responded in the truck and educated 10 young adults of legal areas to fish. The crew left the scene on their electric bikes.

5:03pm, observed a heavy thick fog bank roll in, visibility less than 100ft. Officers activated the fog signal on the South Jetty by keying mic on VHF 81a.

Monday 10/7

 10:00am, received report of an RV on Spinnaker Drive dumping black water onto the street. Officers responded with VPD, owner was cited for the pollution.

12:03pm, received report of a Hazard-to-Navigation at the Harbor Entrance. Officers responded in Rescue B19, removed a large log, deposited at the L/R.

7:20pm, received request for an escort from the #2 navigation buoy from a large sailboat with malfunctioning radar. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist.

Tuesday 10/8

 8:50pm, received a Mayday call on VHF 16, large sailboat with a fouled prop just outside the harbor. Officers responded in Fireboat, found the vessel anchored just outside the surfline near the Surfers Knoll groin. Towed to harbor.

Vol. 18, No. 02 – Oct 16 – Oct 29, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 9/24

 2:35pm, received report of an injured pelican in the Harbor Town point. Officers responded, chased the bird, but it scrambled into the water.

3:35pm, officers practicing getting the truck stuck in the sand near the Santa Clara Rivermouth. Utilizing new towing straps with other patrol truck.

Wednes 9/25

 6:32am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

11:59am, received “MayDay” call from a 20ft inflatable near the outside of the breakwall. Officers responded in Fireboat, passed tow line just before the vessel went on the rocks. Towed the vessel to the launch ramp and released.

5:35pm, received request to assist sea bird rescue with an injured pelican at Harbor Cove. Officers were able to capture the bird for rescue volunteer.

Thursday 9/26

 9:05am, received a request to tow a disabled gator off the beach for Ventura PD. Officers were able to tow the vehicle to the Surfers Knoll parking lot.

10:25am, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue at Mandalay Beach. Officers responded in Rescue B19 to a single victim in the surfline, assisted responders.

5:25pm, observed that the Santa Clara Rivermouth had breeched, a lot of water draining from the estuary creating a large standing wave.

Friday 9/27

 7:49am, contacted by a surfer who sustained 2inch laceration above his right eye while on patrol in the truck. Officers cleaned and bandaged the wound.

9:09am, received report of a small vessel adrift near the fish offloading pier. Officers responded, towed the dinghy to VIM, returned to the mother ship.

6:00pm, lobster season opener 2024, officers observed 40 vessels fishing near the breakwall. Contacted several for fishing in prohibited areas.

Saturday 9/28

 3:25am, officers checking on hoop netting activity in the Fireboat. Contacted a vessel engaged in hoop netting in the Harbor Entrance, issued warning.

9:50am, Marine Safety Officers preparing for National Registry EMT exam.

10:30am, senior officers training Marina Safety Officers with emergency tow training with the Fireboat and Rescue Boat 19.

11:45am, observed a small motor vessel disabled, towed to the launch ramp.

12:06pm, dispatched to a fall victim near Harbor Cove. An apple watch fall detection alerted dispatch. Searched the area, but no patient was found.

7:23pm, observed several hoop nets placed illegally outside the breakwall. Officers began pulling and commercial charter vessel Island Fox advised the nets belonged to them, issued stern warning for the violation to the 60ft vessel.

Sunday 9/29

 9:20am, received complaint about the commercial lobster trap buoys outside “Pelican” island. Ascertained area was breakwall, informed of lobster season.

Caller was concerned the dolphins would be in danger of entangling the lines.

7:30pm, checking on hoop netting activities. 11 vessels fishing the breakwall.

Monday 9/30

 4:05pm, officers conducting sea trial of Rescue Boat 19 after repairs to a coolant leak on the Starboard engine. Sea trial successful, leak mitigated.

Tuesday 10/1

 6:45pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue at Ventura Point. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist State Parks and VFD with a kite surfer in distress.

Wednes 10/2

 10:31am, while on patrol, officers observed a petroleum sheen at VHV. Officers investigated, talked to a witness but were unable to ascertain a source.

8:29pm, dispatched to a medical at the holiday Inn. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with treatment and transportation prep.

Thursday 10/3

 12:00pm, officers training and preparing for EMT testing.

1:50pm, while on patrol in the truck, officers monitoring 3 children boogie boarding near the South Jetty. Contacted and moved to safer water.

8:05pm, contacting several small vessels engaged in hoop netting outside the breakwall within the 250ft buffer zone. Issued warnings and moved traps.

Friday 10/4

 10:30am, officers conducting dock line maintenance on the patrol dock. Training new Marine Safety Officers with splicing/whipping etcetera.

3:00pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove beach. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment/transport prep.

6:03pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, officers conducting hoop net ordinance enforcement. Contacted 6 fisherman for illegal placement of hoop nets, issued warnings and educated legal areas for fishing for lobster.

Saturday 10/5

 12:40pm, officers training new Marine Safety Officers with Fireboat operations: monitor, induction line, electronics, specifically radar and audio direction finder.

5:35pm, dispatched to an unconscious person at Brophy Brothers. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment and transport prep

6:42pm, received an inquiry from a Ventura Marina Community tenant concerned that the fog signal hasn’t been activated when the fog has come in lately. Officers advised signal is turned on by keying mic on VHF 81a 5 times.

11:10pm, officers training new Marine Safety Officers on nighttime operations onboard the Fireboat, radar & navigating to the harbor in restricted visibility.

Sunday 10/6

 10:01am, officers training Marine Safety Officers with Fireboat 1 and Rescue Boat 19 operations and electronics operations, also coastal navigation.

4:20pm, received report of illegal fishing near the Harbor Cove Café. Officers responded in the truck and educated 10 young adults of legal areas to fish. The crew left the scene on their electric bikes.

5:03pm, observed a heavy thick fog bank roll in, visibility less than 100ft. Officers activated the fog signal on the South Jetty by keying mic on VHF 81a.

Monday 10/7

 10:00am, received report of an RV on Spinnaker Drive dumping black water onto the street. Officers responded with VPD, owner was cited for the pollution.

12:03pm, received report of a Hazard-to-Navigation at the Harbor Entrance. Officers responded in Rescue B19, removed a large log, deposited at the L/R.

7:20pm, received request for an escort from the #2 navigation buoy from a large sailboat with malfunctioning radar. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist.

Tuesday 10/8

 8:50pm, received a Mayday call on VHF 16, large sailboat with a fouled prop just outside the harbor. Officers responded in Fireboat, found the vessel anchored just outside the surfline near the Surfers Knoll groin. Towed to harbor.

 

Vol. 18, No. 01 – Oct 2 – Oct 15, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 9/16

 6:25am, observed a Gale warning issued by NWS, raised warning pennants.

2:02pm, received request for assistance with capturing an injured bird. Officers searched the beach at Surfers Knoll but were unable to locate the bird.

Tuesday 9/17

 6:03am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

4:45pm, training new officers with chart plotting and coastal navigation onboard Rescue Boat 19 offshore and through out the Pierpont Bay.

7:05pm, dispatched to medical in the riverbottom south of Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist an individual unable to walk. Responders utilized a emergency basket to transport to ambulance.

Wednes 9/18

 1:06am, dispatched to a fall patient in the 4points timeshare. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist the patient with treatment and transportation prep.

7:12am, dispatched to a gas odor in the Portside complex. Officers responded with VFD to investigate the call. Unfortunately, a source was not found for odor

5:05pm, dispatched to a disabled motor vessel at the harbor entrance. Officers responded in Fireboat and were able to safely tow the vessel to their slip in VIM.

Thursday 9/19

 7:51am, officers observed no advisories or warnings issued, raised colors.

10:25am, officers conducting preventative maintenance on Rescue watercraft; including changing oil, sparkplugs and testing battery.

3:33pm, received request for a tow from a disabled commercial cleaning vessel. Towed the vessel to nearby dock so they could ascertain the problem.

3:47pm, officers training new Marine Safety Officers with operating in close quarters, pulling into slips and docking the Fireboat.

Friday 9/20

 3:01pm, dispatched to a kite surfer in distress 1 mile South of the Harbor. Officers responded in Fireboat began to search. A foil boarder was found near the Ventura Pier, not in distress, just conducting downwind foiling, riding swells. Officers updated the incident commander on the pier, all units cancelled.

11:23pm, officers attempted to re-fuel the truck but were unable to because of construction blocking the gas station on Harbor/Monmouth.

Saturday 9/21

 9:45am, officers working on preparing parts for Rescue Boat 19 engine repair. Found one of the raw water pumps was not rebuilt, contacted contractor.

10:33am, officers training new Marine Safety Officers on preparing for Rescue Watercraft training. Officers provided support from the Fireboat.

1:33pm, received a report of an alarm sounding on a large sport fisher in the Portside marina. Officers responded, found a piercing alarm, attempting to secure it. Contacted Marina manager/captain, advised of sump pumps warning.

Sunday 9/22

 8:13am, received a report of a sick/injured sealion at La Conchita Beach. The caller wanted to put the animal out of its misery. Officers advised to leave it alone and relayed Channel Island Marine Wildlife Institute 805 567-1505.

Monday 9/23

 1:23pm, dispatched to Ventura Marina Community for a welfare check. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment.

 

 

Vol. 17, No. 26 – Sept 18 – Oct 1, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 9/3

 10:35am, Harbor Patrol Officers conducting training of new Marine Safety Officers with emergency boat towing.

6:30pm, while on patrol in the truck, contacted by an individual reporting a offroad vehicle operating in the riverbottom. Advised we would investigate.

Wednes 9/4

 5:35am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

2:40pm, received complaint of dogs off leash and playing ruff with a dog on a leash. Officers responded and contacted the RP gathered description; after searching the village and surrounding marina, the culprit(s) were not found.

11:50pm, dispatched to an unconscious person in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient.

Thursday 9/5

 5:30am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

9:45am, received request to investigate a vessel operating erratically in the mid area of the harbor. Officers responded, the vessel was conducting sea trial, testing new shafts and in no need of assistance.

Friday 9/6

 6:03am, once again observed NWS issued Small Craft, raised warning pennant.

11:30am, officers training with rescue swimmer deployment from Rescue B-19 outside the surfzone near the Surfers Knoll Jetty.

3:52pm, dispatched to chest pain in the HarborTown point timeshare. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist the patient with treatment.

Saturday 9/7

 6:33am, again, Small Craft Advisory issued, warning pennant still raised.

10:50pm, dispatched to sick person at Holiday Inn express. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with treatment of the patient.

2:03pm, received request for a tow from the skipper of a disabled electric boat near the patrol dock. Officers boarded the Fireboat and took the vessel en tow. Observed a small electrical fire near the engine, officers donned turnouts, extinguished the fire and the vessel safely towed to the Dreamer Rental dock.

5:58pm, dispatched to heat stroke patient on Island Packers Boat. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with the patient treatment.

Sunday 9/8

 5:12am, dispatched to a sick person in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with patient care and transport prep.

6:23am, NWS issued Small Craft Advisory for strong winds, pennant still up.

11:45am, new Marine Safety Officers receiving training in rescue watercraft operation and rescue swimmer operations from the Fireboat, outside harbor.

3:45pm, received request to contact the skipper of a personal watercraft for speed in restricted area from State Parks Lifeguards. Issued warning to skipper.

Monday 9/9

 6:30am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

2:02pm, received report of a rental electric boat on the rip/rap near Portside. Officers responded, took the disabled vessel en tow to the dreamer rental dock.

Tuesday 9/10

 1:15am, dispatched to a female screaming and throwing rocks at vehicles in the village parking lot. Officers responded with VPD, searched the area but the perpetrator had fled the area into the riverbottom.

Vol. 17, No. 25 – Sept 4 – Sept 17, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 8/21

 4:15pm, received report of an Ocean Rescue from State Parks. A pink swan peddle boat is in the South Jetty rip current with 2 POB. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist lifeguards swimming the vessel off the South Jetty. A line was passed to lifeguards who attached it to the vessel, patrol towed it back to harbor.

Thursday 8/22

 10:00am, Officers checking out Ventura County Sheriff’s Office dive team conducting training on a submerged vehicle next to the Fish offloading pier.

5:15pm, dispatched to a medical at Anchors Way/Navigator Dr. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist with patient care.

7:18pm, receiving reports of the problematic motor vessel at the launch ramp is departing. Officers responded and confirmed the reports.

Friday 8/23

 6:30am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory for winds gusting to 25kts in the Western Portion of SB channel. Officers raised warning pennant.

9:00am, officers attending regional water training at Fifth street with multiple agencies. Rescue swimmers practicing water rescue skills.

4:20pm, received a request for a tow from an electric boat disabled in the Pierpont Basin. Officers responded in Fireboat, towed vessel to rental dock.

10:03pm, dispatched to a fire near the Marina Park promenade. Officers responded in the Fireboat, unable to locate a fire, searched area from water.

Saturday 8/24

 6:30am, observed NWS issued a Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

9:12am, received a request for a radio check on VHF 12 from SUP’er “Larry.”

9:33am, while on patrol in the Fireboat, officers observed the “problem” motor vessel that has frequented the launch ramp, securing w/o permission, outbound.

11:56am, dispatched to an unconscious person on the Portside Promenade. Officers responded with multiple agencies to assist with patient treatment.

Sunday 8/25

 3-4pm, received three dispatches, two medicals and a traffic accident. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to all three and assisted with treatment of patients.

4:01pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, disabled 55ft motor vessel outside the harbor, near the South Jetty. Officers responded in Rescue B19 and Fireboat to assist. RB19 deployed an officer to the disabled vessel to assist with anchor retrieval. The vessel was safely towed to the longdock, TowBoat US took over.

Monday 8/26

 8:00am, observed a vessel working on engine at the launch ramp. Officers offered assistance, but the skipper was going to retrieve the vessel with trailer.

10:00am, officers training new Marine Safety Officers with towing techniques.

6:10pm, received a walk-in request at Patrol Office for medical treatment. Officers assisted and contacted Fire dispatch for medics to assist the patient.

Tuesday 8/27

 10:05am, dispatched to trauma patient, bike accident. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment and transport prep.

6:55pm, received report of a suspicious person in a skiff dressed in all black, securing to a sailboat in VWM, climbing onboard. Officers responded to investigate, found the reported person, it was a commercial boat bottom cleaner.

Vol. 17, No. 24 – Aug 21 – Sept 3, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Thursday 8/8
8:21am, received report of a vehicle running at the launch ramp and no
one around. Officers investigated, found vehicle as reported. Turned it off, secured it, left a note. Presuming owner was excited to go to islands, forgot to turn it off.

4:20pm, dispatched to 32ft sailboat aground at power plant. Officers
responded in Fireboat and Rescue Boat 19. The one POB was assisted off the vessel without injuries and Tow Boat US contacted to salvage the sailboat.

8:45pm, received request to assist Tow Boat US with monitoring the sailboat that went aground so it doesn’t sink as they tow it back to the harbor. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist with the tow, monitor towed vessel.

Friday 8/9
8:25am, received a call from the skipper of a 90ft sailboat in Santa Barbara anchorage taking heavy hurricane swell, seeking a slip in the harbor.

9:30am, while on patrol in the Truck, observing strong hurricane swell from tropical storms Fabio/Emilia at South Beach and the New Jetty.

4:26pm, officers monitoring small sailboat race in the main channel on the Fireboat. No issues with obstructing navigable channel.

Saturday 8/10
11:45pm, observed an injured sea bird walking on the promenade. Officers captured the bird and contacted rescue volunteers to pick up and care for it.

4:15pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, observed an inflatable in violation of speed and wake ordinance in the Pierpont Basin. Issued warning to the skipper.

7:10pm, received a call for assistance accessing the marina gate at VIM for a transient boater. Officers were able to open the gate for the mariners.

Sunday 8/11
10:30am, while on patrol in the truck, officers observed an unlicensed unpermitted vendor at Harbor Cove selling fruit. Issued warning and suspended the operation for the day, removing the vendor from the parking lot.

11:45am, new officers training with practicing tying knots and officers
training on replacing polyolefin tow line on Fireboat and on Rescue Boat 19.

6:45pm, receiving multiple reports of a sick or injured sea lion at Harbor
Cove. Officers investigated and found the mammal as reported. Contacted CIMWI.

Monday 8/12
9:43am, dispatched to a fall victim near Marina Park. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient with treatment and transport prep.

3:30pm, received request for a beach wheelchair at Harbor Cove. Officers responded and provided the beach wheelchair for a patron to utilize.

Tuesday 8/13
11:15am, officers transporting Rescue Boat 19 to Derektor boatyard for
haul-out and bottom cleaning. Also inspecting bottom for any damage.

11:50am, received report of a petroleum sheen near VIM A-dock. Officers responded, found a sheen and investigated the area for a source, but were unable to find one. The sheen was unretrievable and beginning to break down.

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.

Vol. 17, No. 22 – July 24 – Aug 6, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 7/3 3:31am, monitoring sailing vessel “Obsession” broadcasting his position via VHF 16 due to dead calm winds, disabled engine and heavy “pea-soup” fog.

12:20pm, observed State Parks lifeguards conducting a multiple rescue of swimmers caught in a rip current at South Beach while aboard Rescue Boat 19.

6:20pm, received complaint from a skipper aboard a motor vessel that several sailboats are tacking back and forth near the #2 buoy in limited visibility from the fog. Advised the sailboats were participating in “Wet-Wednesday” race.
Thursday 7/4 5:30am, observed NWS issued a Small Craft Advisory for strong winds later.

9:31am, observed State Parks Lifeguards preparing for a holiday with doubled up lifeguard trucks and towers. Officers on patrol in vessels and vehicles to assist where necessary with preventative lifeguarding, rescues and medicals.

3:15pm, received request for a tow from the skipper of an electric boat secured on VHV I-dock. Officers responded in Fireboat, towed the vessel to rental dock.

7:45pm, received report of fireworks on VWM D-dock, vessel “No Drama.” Officers responded in the truck, contacted and issued warnings for the violation.

8-12am, officers observing and receiving reports of fireworks throughout the Harbor area, attempting to issue warnings for the violation, slow down violations

10:32pm, dispatched to a medical at local hotel, individual ingested too many THC gummies. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist the patient.
Friday 7/5 7:22am, observed fog with ¼ of a mile visibility, activated fog signal.

9-12pm, officers providing support for the State Parks Lifeguard junior guard swim around the pier aboard the Rescue Watercraft and the Fireboat.

10:00pm, contacting a group of juveniles gathered in the Surfers Knoll parking lot. Advised officers were closing the lot and beach fires are illegal.
Saturday 7/6 4:07am, received a report of a motor vessel in VYC taking on water. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 and were able to dewater the vessel.

8:48am, dispatched to a medical on the commercial vessel Island Spirit. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to treat and assess the patient.

9:48am, dispatched to an overdose in the 1449 Spinnaker parking lot. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to treat and assess the patient.

11:20am, observed a small boat improperly anchored in the sandtrap. Officers on patrol on Rescue Watercraft educated the skipper with proper technique.

5:29pm, dispatched to a fall at 1449 Spinnaker dr. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with assessment and treatment.
Sunday 7/7 8-3pm, patrol officers conducting training of newly hired Marine Safety Officers. Training including deck hand skills, towing and patrol operations.

5:00pm, dispatched to a still alarm, traffic accident on Spinnaker Dr, near Surfers Knoll. Officers assisted victims, no injuries were sustained by victims.

7:00pm, observed thick heavy fog, ¼ mile visibility. Activated fog signal.
Monday 7/8 11:50am, observed TowBoat US towing a panga from County Line with considerable water intrusion. Officers assisted with dewatering and trailering.

Vol. 17, No. 20 – June 26 – July 9, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednesday 6/12

 1:45pm, dispatched to a boat fire in the Ventura Boatyard. Officers responded in the Fireboat, fortunately it was a false alarm, cancelled en route.

6:28pm, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD / AMR to assist the patient with treatment & assessment.

9:23pm, dispatched to a possible pier jumper at Ventura Pier. Officers responded in Fireboat but the subject was apprehended by police at end of pier.

Thursday 6/13

 10:00am, Ventura City and Ventura County firefighters utilizing Ventura Port District facilities for Water Rescue watercraft training. Officers participating.

4:15pm, received report of a dog locked in a vehicle at launch ramp. Officers responded, found the vehicle, the dog was inside but the owner was also inside.

5:09pm, dispatched to Ocean Rescue, surfer in distress at South Jetty. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist State Parks. Patient was safely brought to shore.

7:13pm, received a call from a disabled electric boat in the keys by big beach. Officers responding in Fireboat to assist. Towed vessel to their dock in the keys.

Friday 6/14

 6:15am, observed NWS issued a Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

12:35pm, received report of a child locked in a vehicle in the village. Officers responded and found Ventura PD on scene, they were handling the call.

Saturday 6/15

 6:15am, observed NWS issued Gale Warning, raised warning pennants.

6:42am, received request for water quality results. Looked up testing on Ventura County website. Only Rincon and La Conchita tested below threshold.

9:30am, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, observed individuals bowriding on a small vessel in the South Basin of Harbor, issued warning to the skipper.

1:15pm, received report of a dog locked in a vehicle in the village. Officers investigated, found the vehicle with windows down and dog not in distress.

Sunday 6/16

 6:19am, observed weather service issued a Gale Warning, raised pennants.

10:35am, dispatched to a water rescue at the South Jetty, 4 swimmers caught in a rip current. Officers responded in Fireboat and Rescue Watercraft to assist victims. The RWC was able to pull three of the victims onto the ski and sled and transport them safely to the beach. 4th victim climbed out of the water onto the jetty. VFD / State Parks, were able to assess patients on the beach.

7:13pm, received report of a fuel sheen near VWM B-dock. Officers responded in Rescue Boat19 to investigate. Upon arriving on scene, a rainbow sheen was found in the area report, it was breaking up, unretrievable. No source found.

Monday 6/17

 6:20am, once again, NWS issued Gale warning for NW winds gusting to 35kts in the Western Portion of the Santa Barbara Channel. Pennants raised.

7:45pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, surfer in distress in front of State Parks HQ. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist, victim made it to shore safely.

Tuesday 6/18

 6:05am, finally, NWS took down Wind Advisories for calmer conditions.

5:30pm, while on patrol, observed a broken water pipe near the entrance to the Port District parking lot. Officers were able to find the turn off valve, closing it.