Category Archives: Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 18, No. 06 – Dec 12 – Dec 24, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 11/18

 6:33am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

10:10am, contacting the skipper of a 37ft sailboat that has been looking for a slip for a few weeks. Officers had lined up a slip for the young captain, but he misunderstood that he had to pay to stay in the slip. Escorting him out to sea.

Wednes 11/20

 11:15am, received report of a vehicle running in front of Brophy Bro’s. Officers responded and found the vehicle locked and running with no one inside. Apparently, discovered that a commercial fisherman was in a hurry to get on his boat and left his vehicle running. Contacted tow company to assist opening car.

6:00pm, officers manning the operations center for the Commissioner Meeting.

Thursday 11/21

 2:00pm, after trouble shooting and conducting repairs, officers were able to put Fireboat and Rescue Boat 19 back in full service.

2:35pm, senior officers preparing patrol schedule for the Ventura “Parade of Lights” coming this December 13 & 14 at 6:30-9:00pm, (Friday and Saturday).

3:23pm, dispatched to chest pain in Ventura Isle Marina. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist with treatment and assessment.
9:26pm, received a request from Tow Boat US to assist with a large commercial fishing seiner they are towing. Officers responded in Fireboat conducted traffic control and stood by for any emergencies with the tow.

Friday 11/22

 8:55am, officers attempting to put the Pay&Display machine at the launch ramp back in order. They were able to access and reset the machine.

10:10am, received a request to store some bags for a shopper in the village. The caller insisted she had a right to put her seventeen bags in a storage area. Officers tried to satisfy the caller; it became apparent there was a liability issue.

10:55pm, received a request to investigate and/or check the wellness of a transient in the village. Officers responded and ensured the individual was ok.

Saturday 11/23

 6:55pm, dispatched to a sick person at restaurant in the village. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist with patient treatment and assessment.

11:20pm, received a request for berthing for a disabled fishing vessel. The vessel’s net was wrapped in the prop, needed to wait till morning to dive it. Officers assisted with the call and granted permission to secure to the longdock.

Sunday 11/24

 8:15am, while on patrol in the Fireboat, observed a petroleum sheen in the VHV commercial slips. After investigation, found evidence that one of the fishing seiners was responsible. Crew denied accusation, officers issued warning and also warned of a ongoing investigation with said vessel for illegal discharge.

11:45pm, contacting crew of fishing vessel berthed at the longdock. Captain advising no diver until tomorrow and most of the fishing gear is underwater and was on the bottom through the harbor main channel.

2:28pm, dispatched to a boat fire in Mandalay Bay, Channel Islands Harbor. Officers responded in the Fireboat. Approximately 3 miles from CI Harbor, Ventura Harbor Patrol Fireboat was cancelled, fire was extinguished.

Monday 11/25

 8:00am, checking in on the fishing vessel secured to the longdock. The diver freed the chain wrapped around the prop, vessel headed back to Long Beach.

 

Vol. 18, No. 05 – Nov 27 – Dec 10, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 11/11

 6:46am, observed National Weather Service issued a Gale warning for northwest winds gusting to 35kts later today. Officers raised warning pennants.

11:00am, training with the new Harborwatch vessel acquired from State Parks lifeguards. Officers were practicing backing down in to the surfline and deploying rescue swimmers from the vessel near the Ventura Pier.

Tuesday 11/12

 1:15pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, observed two kayakers paddling in the Pierpont Basin without lifejackets, issued warning and loaned PFD’s to the pair.

3:30pm, received report of a lost dog from a Derecktor marina tenant. Officers responded in the truck to assist searching for the K-9, that was eventually found.

Wednes 11/13

 12:35pm, received report of a lost standup paddle board. Officers were able to connect the inquirer with an individual who found a few paddle boards after the last santa anta wind event had blown a few off docks in the keys.

7:12pm, contacting skipper and crew of a 37ft sailboat at the longdock attempting to get an overnight slip. Officers gave permission to secure to the Port District emergency dock for the evening due to some mechanical issues.

Thursday 11/14

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

5:59am, dispatched to a vehicle fire in the water treatment plant. Officers responded with Ventura FD and assisted with extinguishing the fire.

7:20am, officers checking in on transient boaters at the longdock. They are preparing to leave after some repairs, heading to CI harbor.

10:07am, dispatched to a medical at Ventura West marina. Officers responded with Ventura fire and AMR to assist with treatment.

Friday 11/15

 5:20am, observed NWS issued a Gale warning for northwest winds gusting to 35kts later today. Officers raised warning pennants.

10:00am, received report of 40ft sailboat losing control while attempting to leave slip and colliding with moored vessels nearby. The vessel was beset by 30kts sustained west wind. The vessel was towed back to their slip, no damage.

3:15pm, dispatched to Ocean Rescue, kite surfer in distress, last seen near Faria. Officers responded in the Fireboat to assist with the search. Due to hazardous conditions, breaking waves in the channel from Gale force winds, the search was suspended. Fortunately, the victim made it to shore near Marina Park uninjured.

Saturday 11/16

 5:15am, again NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, warning pennant still up.

9:30am, observed commercial traps in the navigable channel near the #2 buoy. Officers moved them back with the others, towing with the Fireboat.

10:30am, VC sheriffs aboard their patrol boat, securing to the longdock.

Sunday 11/17

 5:17am, Small Craft Advisory still in effect, pennant still raised.

10:30am, received report of a vessel taking on water in VIM/SafeHarbor. Officers responded in RescueBoat 19 with TowBoat US to the call. The vessel was successfully dewatered, owner and marina advised of the situation.

6:00pm, while on patrol in Harborwatch rescue boat, observed a small vessel operating without navigation lights in the main channel, skipper turned on lights.

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.