How's the Water?

If you didn't feel it already, the 4th of July holiday should tell you that summer is in full swing. We live in a terrific location, especially when it comes to enjoying the water. The harbor is literally in our backyards. We fish in it, sail on it, kayak on it - some Seabridge stalwarts even swim in it.

So you may wonder from time to time: just how clean is the water? Contrary to what you might think, our harbor usually gets excellent grades. Heal The Bay, an organization that looks after the quality of Southern California coastal waters, publishes a weekly beach report card that includes two of our local beaches, the Mothers' Beach at Seabridge Park, and the small beach just over the bridge on Trinidad Island. You can check out the current report card here. Both beaches usually get an A+ rating during dry conditions.

Of course, when it rains, we're the end of the line for all the junk that enters the storm drains and flows down the channels into our harbor. It's not just all the garbage you can see by the docks; it's also higher levels of other waste and bacteria. At those times, it's a good idea to stay out of the water for at least 3 days after the rain and to monitor the conditions closely.