TowBoatUS Ventura & Channel Islands

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06/05/2026

The Retriver pulling up on another case after dropping someone at the Launch Ramp. The mariner got his anchor down and was down tinkering with the engine during our 2 minute ETA. We don’t leave much time to troubleshoot!

Heading off for disposal.
06/02/2026

Heading off for disposal.

A hard grounding last week off of Summerland sustained damage rendering the vessel beyond repair. Our team deployed our ...
05/27/2026

A hard grounding last week off of Summerland sustained damage rendering the vessel beyond repair. Our team deployed our suite of damage control supplies to patch the hull damage before pulling the boat off and down to Ventura for disposal.

The Channel Sentinel brought this 105’ vessel from Ventura Harbor to San Pedro for repairs
05/24/2026

The Channel Sentinel brought this 105’ vessel from Ventura Harbor to San Pedro for repairs

Come see us at the Safe Boating Expo hosted by today until 3pm.
05/16/2026

Come see us at the Safe Boating Expo hosted by today until 3pm.

A deceased whale washed ashore on Silver Strand Beach. Our team recovered it and towed it 30nm offshore where it can dec...
05/14/2026

A deceased whale washed ashore on Silver Strand Beach. Our team recovered it and towed it 30nm offshore where it can decompose naturally, sink, and create a thriving natural ecosystem described in a process called whale fall.

When a whale dies, it eventually sinks to the seafloor, initiating a succession of ecological stages:

Mobile Scavenger Stage (Months to 2 Years): Sleeper sharks, hagfish, and rattails consume the soft tissue, stripping the whale.

Enrichment Opportunist Stage (Up to 2+ Years): Smaller organisms, such as worms, crustaceans, and mollusks, feed on the surrounding organic-rich sediments.

Sulfophilic Stage (Decades): Bacteria break down the lipids (oils) in the bones, releasing hydrogen sulfide, which supports a new food web including specialized bacteria, clams, and tubeworms.

Reef Stage (Long-term): The remaining, cleaned skeleton acts as a hard substrate for suspension feeders.

This whole process creates ecosystems that supply sustenance to deep-sea organisms for decades.

“Excellent experience from start to finish. The service was professional, fast, and very helpful.The Captain made the si...
05/09/2026

“Excellent experience from start to finish. The service was professional, fast, and very helpful.
The Captain made the situation stress-free and handled everything perfectly. Very happy with the service.”

05/06/2026

Assisted a capsized catamaran just outside Ventura Harbor. The sailor, who broke his hand during the capsize, had a waterproof VHF radio attached to his life jacket and was able to call for help. Despite the injury, he managed to get back on board and sail the vessel safely into the harbor on his own. It’s always great to see people come prepared with a VHF radio and a life jacket ready to go.

05/02/2026

Heads up, Ventura 🚧

The California Triathlon Ventura (and lots of other Swim/Bike/Run variations) is happening this Sunday, May 3, and you can expect traffic impacts in and around the Ventura Harbor, Harbor Blvd., and Spinnaker Drive.

🕡 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Avoid the Harbor / Spinnaker area if possible
• Traveling to Oxnard? Use Victoria Ave (very limited access from Harbor)
• Slow down, stay alert, and follow posted signage

We appreciate your patience as athletes take to the course. Please plan ahead and give yourself extra time to get where you’re going.

🔗 More info: https://ventura.californiatriathlon.org/

This sailing vessel lost their engine and the strong winds that day pushed them soft aground inside of the harbor in a r...
04/29/2026

This sailing vessel lost their engine and the strong winds that day pushed them soft aground inside of the harbor in a relatively small channel. There was no out of pocket expense for them, for the tow and ungrounding, thanks to the towing coverage with their insurance policy on the boat.

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