Ventura County Harbor Patrol

10/16/2026

Ventura County boaters! Safely dispose of expired and unwanted marine flares at a special collection event. Help protect our community by disposing of flares responsibly! 🙌

10/06/2026

With El Niño potentially bringing a wetter winter to our area, we’re taking some time now to prepare Channel Islands Harbor, Silver Strand, and Hollywood beaches.

Harbor Director Michael Tripp shared this morning with the Ventura County Board of Supervisors what we’re doing. If you live, work or spend time around the Harbor, take a few minutes to hear what we’re doing to get ready.

09/23/2026

Boaters, this is your chance to make a splash this Halloween! The 5th Annual Parade of Frights returns to Channel Islands Harbor on Oct. 24, complete with the coveted Black Pearl Trophy and a commemorative burgee for the first 30 boats to register. Think your boat can be the fright of the night? Find out how to join the parade.

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights! Get your boat ready for a night of Halloween fun on the water. The Parade of…

07/31/2026

Today, on his last day of public service, we celebrate an incredible career and wish Fair Winds and Following Seas to Ventura County Harbor Patrol Officer James Hrabak on his retirement.

For more than 25 years of dedicated service with the Ventura County Harbor Patrol, which includes six years of service in the 1990s before returning to continue his career, Officer Hrabak has been a trusted protector of our harbor, our boaters, and our waterfront community. Between his time with Harbor Patrol, he took a unique detour to tour with the legendary Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, before answering the call to return to public service at the Ventura County Harbor Department.

Throughout his career, Officer Hrabak has been known for his professionalism, steady leadership, and unwavering commitment to keeping Channel Islands Harbor safe. Whether assisting boaters, responding to emergencies, or mentoring fellow officers, he has left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to work alongside him.

As Officer Hrabak begins this exciting new chapter, his legacy will live on through the Ventura County Harbor Department’s Waves of Service program (an honor bestowed upon a small, dedicated group of employees with 20+ years of continuous service to the Harbor Department) ensuring his contributions remain a permanent part of the harbor he faithfully served.

Thank you, Officer Hrabak, for your dedication, your service, and the difference you’ve made over the years. Wishing you calm seas, new adventures, and a retirement filled with happiness. 🫡

07/02/2026

What's happening at Channel Islands Harbor this summer?

From the biggest events of the season and hidden ways to enjoy the harbor to boating safety, wildlife sightings, and a look at the exciting future of Fisherman's Wharf, Harbormaster Andy Werner shares everything you need to know.

Whether you're planning a visit or just want to see what's new, this interview has you covered.

1. July is one of the busiest months of the year at Channel Islands Harbor. What events and activities can visitors look forward to this summer?

06/18/2026

Ventura County Harbor Patrol has been conducting ongoing training exercises with our public safety partners from the United States Coast Guard just outside Channel Islands Harbor.

These exercises help ensure local first responders are prepared for emergencies on the water and can work seamlessly together when every second counts. Training scenarios have included hoisting a swimmer in distress into a Coast Guard helicopter, deploying emergency dewatering pumps to assist vessels taking on water, and coordinating search-and-rescue operations between air and marine units.

Regular training strengthens communication, sharpens skills, and reinforces the partnerships that help keep Channel Islands Harbor and the surrounding coastline safe for boaters, paddlers, anglers, and visitors.

We’re grateful to work and train together so we are ready when it matters most.

05/15/2026

The 16th Annual Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow and it's going to be epic. Boat tours, interactive booths, raffle prizes, search & rescue demonstrations, and more. Don't miss out on this FREE event. 😍

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

The Ventura County Harbor Department is reminding boaters that public pump-out services remain available at the East Bank Guest Dock near Fisherman’s Wharf and at Seabridge Marina. Two additional stations are temporarily out of service for repairs and construction. Crews are working to restore full service to the Peninsula Park pump-out station as quickly as possible.

The Ventura County Harbor Department encourages boaters in need of pump-out services to utilize the operational public pump-out stations available at the East Bank Guest Dock near Fisherman’s Wharf and…