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do the rattlers hibernate there? sometimes they are not very aware and sluggish after waking up

don’t stop come back! hope you’re okay

Loved this video share. Thank you. In the early 70's I and my catamaran mates anchored in Goat Harbor but got pulled off our anchor in a storm and had to sail home in the night. So never got to explore the island so really appreciate your tutorial share on the native plant community.

Id love to live there!

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what time of year was this voyage ?

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Try not to get in trouble with the law. I know you like to drink and that can be a problem. Also the homeless population on Catalina island is growing and everybody knows how much I hate the homeless. So anyways good job and I'll see you soon. Love you brother.

You may want to ease the jib sheet a bit, and tighten up the mainsail sheet a little. I had a boat with a self tacking jib and really liked it. I want to visit Catalina Island this summer in my small trailerable cruiser.

bald eagles don't get their white heads until theyre about 3 years old! We have a ton of them in Washington. Eagles are actually very resilient birds and don't require much protection, just good undisturbed hunting ground.

Im an 8th grader that was lucky enough to go i wish i could go back when im and adult how can i go back🙏

Like your nature/botany videos! ❤. And combined w sailing. Great combo. I hope to soon be sailing my PSC Flicka-20 sailboat to Catalina as well.! And making similar nature-exploring Y.T. videos upon retirement!

8 left? WHAT?! I found them plentiful at high altitude on The Great Divide - from Boulder to Buena Vista, Colorado! I've spread seeds, collected dead roots and branches for polishing for staff head pieces. They thrive on crumbling, rocky cliffs with extreme temperature shifts. *** I must guess that you mean that they are scarce in your region. FYI, I'm a naturalist with a 2-yr. degree in forestry & wild life conservation. * I'm open to questions and comments.

Really great videos. I hope you start making more. Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you!

I had a boss tell me if I didn't like getting shorted on a paycheck... I could Quit ... He later got caught cheating on a larger scale and lost one of his companies.

I learned a lot about small town politics. And a small town sheriff department . I never have to serve on jury duty again if I mention something ... that was a plus from living there . Just getting close to Halloween.

How are the Grape Vines Doing ?

Are the ironwood groves still up the canyon in Toyon

I went to boarding school there in the 70s. It's a shame they removed all the kelp that was in the bay.

I love your videos Kevin. Hope to see more soon. Cheers! 🤙🏼

Again… Very cool combo of sailing and natural history / biology intel. (Are you a Biologist by trade?). The red sand verbena is a rare plant - CNDDB, 1b.1 level. I’m protecting a patch at west end Malibu; new bridge at Trancas. Also very nice job on snow plovers detail (nice close-up video) and habitat intel. Nice find on cereus cactus.!

i’m moving to work at Two Harbors next week, im super nervous! your videos have helped me so much!

How much is the rent out there or to buy I'm curious

Is there a morring ball at willow or something already for you to clip into? Or did you drop your own anchor that part confused me?

So sorry about losing Jack. Not above admitting that I shed a tear over his loss. Your work is amazing; thanks for shareing your insights with us. Loved the discussion at 11:05 about how the ecosystem uses different species to achieve mobility. Fascinating stuff.

Great video, thanks for posting. As a 30 yr guide in the Sonoran desert, I found this very interesting and helpful. I know many of these plants, (maybe a slight sub-species on the mainland), form my guiding, including a few on the OC & San Diego coast. Don't feel bad about going down on your bike, this hard-packed dirt, with loose sand and rock is challenging. I did the Catalina marathon 12 yrs in a row, (back in the 90's), and loved being on the island. Hopefully, you'll find a good "best friend" for your journeys, Scott

I just found your channel and went through the series of videos. You have a great style. Looks like it’s been 6 mo with no activity. Hope you are doing well and hope to see more soon.

8 bells for Salty Jack. His watch is complete. So sorry for the news Kevin. You gave him a great home and an adventurous life.

That’s so cool that you guys got married on Catalina! What location was the ceremony? Awesome channel. I just sub’d.

Hey Kevin, was that a Southern Pacific Reattlesnake? You said it rattled, so I assume that it wasn’t a Santa Catalina Island Rattlesnake. I hike up in Runyon Canyon and the dog community loses a dog every year or so to a rattlesnake bite. Good to see Jack keep his wits about him.

Need a comeback video

I love that you sail with your dog ❤

What capacity battery is that? I am doing a DIY battery and underwater thruster for my inflatable. Keep the vids going :)

Is that an Intex Excursion Pro k1? If so, how do you like it? Durable on landing on those pebbles? I'd have to inflate on a 16 foot cuddy cabin, so might be too big.

I miss your island adventures and plant and wildlife descriptions. Last I heard you were working on Catalina Island. Wondering how that is all going?

Loving your channel! Thanks for all the landmarks and flora/fauna info. Makes me a bit anxious seeing a singlehander with no life jacket or harness off shore... Keep up the good work! Good boy Jack!

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I so enjoy your videos and gleaning from your unique education.

You are doing a great job. Interesting video. Just found your video series. 👍🏻

Totally cool… good luck…

This so interesting! I'm hoping you keep posting about your work and adventures with native plants on Catalina and the other Channel Islands.

Better hold fast this weekend!!!

This was such a fantastic video! I honestly subscribed a few minutes in! I LOVE Toyon so so much! They are surprisingly cold tolerant as well, I grow Toyon in my garden here in Salt Lake City, Utah (Growing zone 7b). There are a few at the botanical gardens here in Salt Lake that are almost 10 feet tall and have endured temperatures around 8-10 F. I also LOVE Dudleya, and Crossosoma too lol. I would absolutely love to see a video on the Catalina Ironwood as well if you ever get the chance. Thanks for the great video man!

Nice to see Californica in Avalon Bay. Thanks for the informative vids. Happy New Year

Wow this was packed with great information. Thank you! I never knew some plants grew larger on islands. And little fox eating berries is new to me, too. I watch an eagle cam that's set on Toyon. Catalina is pretty fascinating.

Hi, your video brings back a great deal of 'good nostalgia. I was on a sailboat there at Cat Harbor on a free mooring and worked at the Bannon House Lodge in 1989. If you worked for the island, the Bombards had the concession at Two Harbors from the Island company, you received a free mooring or a house. I still keep in touch with friends that I made their. We are now in our 70's and 80's.

Merry Christmas! I might be staying there for a few days with my son later this year for their 5th grade outdoor school. Just another 74 degree Christmas.

So many Risso dolphin visible today on the calm seas.

Very cool video and information.