Directions

Getting There:     Getting to the slip is like driving to San Diego International Airport so follow Airport signs.   
                            
                            From North Harbor Drive near the entrance to Airport Terminal One .
                            Turn South onto Harbor Island Drive and keep right as it curves to the West.
                            Continue to the turning circle at the West end of Harbor Island.
                            Turn Right into Harbor Island West Marina parking lot.  Park - it's free.

Enter Gate 1:       A gate key is required.  Most times just walk through the gate with someone else.  After waiting
                            a few minutes call Michael 619-804-6453, or Kurt 619-602-6962 if no one has let you in.
                            Walk through Gate 1 and continue down the ramp and straight out to the end of the dock.
                            La Buena Vida is berthed at an end slip number 248.                        

Links   
                            www.harborislandwest.com/
                            www.san.org/airport/directions/index.asp
                            

Gear

Bring:            Boat shoes or sneakers with light colored soles.  Socks or slippers for wearing in the cabin.
                    Duffel type bags with your gear inside - a seabag.
                    Jacket or sweatshirt, sun block lotion, sun glasses, hat with visor
                    Motion sickness meds. - Often must be taken before trip.
                    CD's, DVD's, camera, ipod, notebook, and/or a real book to read.   
                    Well fitting life jackets for children 12 and under. Must be worn by state law.
                    Swim suit and towel if you might swim.
                    For Fishing Cruises Only: Food, Drinks, and ice for self and captain. Cash for bait and fuel.
                    Bring two rods each. Small non-metal tackle box. Fishing license.

Don't Bring:    Heels, dress shoes, or any dark soled footwear that scuffs.  
                   Tanning Oil or any other messy stuff.
                   Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags.  We generally have enough.
                   Hard luggage, huge coolers, wheeled coolers, huge tackle boxes, bulky items.       

Safety

                        Our procedure is that an experienced person will show everyone aboard where the
                    following items are located and how to deploy them.  It's considered excellent etiquette for guests
                    to ask questions if these items are not fully covered or if you have other safety questions.  Items to
                    be  discussed: Life jackets and Throwable life rings, Fire extinguishers, Grab rails and "one hand for
                    the boat", Stow personal gear in guest cabin.  Hold Drinks.

Restrooms
                        Use of the Marine Sanitation Devices (these look a bit like toilets but are not nearly as robust) will 
                    be covered in detail.  Follow directions carefully and ask for help as needed.  Improper use will result
                    in serious malfunction! 

                    Thanks, we look forward to having you aboard.