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Area closures frm 9-12 to 9-14-10?
Originated by Frank Sullivan on 04-SEP-10 20:13
Would like to know if we can fish around the island and anchor at Pyrimid during the time from 9-12 to 9-14-10

Does San Nicholas Island Have a Similar Website?
Originated by Mark Sirof on 31-AUG-10 16:49
Does San Nicholas Island Have a Similar Website?

Sail, Surf, and Fishing Guidance
Originated by Bart Schade on 20-AUG-10 07:02
9/27 9/28 need anchorage. Afternoon of 9/27 need surf/fishing spot and 9/28 need surfing spots.

Fishable area
Originated by Al Scolari on 04-AUG-10 16:33
How can i tell if the 9 fathom area is closed.

will scuba diving be allowed July 31st and Aug 1st
Originated by Jeff Thatcher on 29-JUL-10 21:22
pyramid cove to be exact

Altitude Listings and Anchorage
Originated by Joel Schlarb on 23-JUL-10 09:49
Question regarding activities and Altitudes listed.

Ham Radio Operation on SCI
Originated by David Lopez on 02-JUL-10 08:11
Ham Radio DXpedition on SCI

Can Boy Scouts camp on SCI 2010-2011?
Originated by Boy Scout Camping on SCI on 11-JUL-10 13:28
I camped on SCI in the early 90's as a boy scout. I'm now the leader of a boy scout troop in Arizona. Are boy scouts currently allowed to camp on the island? Who do you contact for info?

Orders SCI
Originated by Hector Ortiz on 21-JUN-10 21:56
What kind of facilities does the SCI provide? I am interested in taking orders there as an electrician and I would like to be familiar with the area to see if it will be convenient for me and my famil

Sailing Over
Originated by Greg Wise on 21-JUN-10 19:38
July 3-7 Sailing Trip

July 3-8
Originated by Greg Wise on 06-JUN-10 20:02
Visiting SCI via Sailboat from Dana Point

Fishing trips to San Clemente Island
Originated by David Schmitt on 29-JAN-10 10:25
Fishing San Clemente Island

just a few suggestions, not for a published topic-
Originated by Brad Mongeau (UW photos) on 11-DEC-09 23:04
forum difficult to follow/boundries undefined

ET with Family
Originated by Eric Brown on 07-JAN-10 11:10
Just a few questions about work and housing.

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!
Originated by Brianna Nicole on 24-DEC-09 08:06
For those few who, although not deployed overseas, are still keeping our country safe away from home

Pyramid Cove anchorage, 12 June 2009
Originated by Victor DePratti on 28-MAY-09 08:02
Is Pyramid Cove anchorage available 12 June 2009 -14 June 2009?

Fishing May 23/24
Originated by Mike B on 18-MAY-09 14:30
Fishing May 23/24

Fishing Closures May 9th?
Originated by Mike Bouma on 03-MAY-09 22:13
We were planning on doing some fishing this weekend around the island. Can you please let me know if Pyramid Cove and the South East portion of the Island are open this weekend? Thank you.

Pyramid Cove Schedule
Originated by Jeremy Anwyl on 26-MAR-09 07:54
Checking the closure schedule

lights coming from the island 2/10
Originated by cele gannon on 10-FEB-09 18:21
I live in Carlsbad and I see a row a colored lights tonight coming from the island. I have lived here for two years and I have never seen them before. What is going on there?

Wind Farm
Originated by Adam Grofcsik on 06-FEB-09 12:48
Has anyone ever suggested putting a wind farm on the island to support San Diego?

Hearing exercises from Palos Verdes
Originated by Madeleine McJones on 18-NOV-08 16:16
We the folks of Portuguese Bend can hear certain exercises, our peafowl can hear you also.

SH2 got orders to SCI, what to expect?
Originated by kalaw,ramon m on 14-NOV-08 05:57
just wanna know more detailed information of my job bieng a shipserviceman. what is duty like in SCI and what does supply do in general. any help would be appreciated! thanks!

Salty Crab
Originated by Sandra Harris-Gompf on 07-SEP-08 19:46
Salty Crab T-Shirts

Just a Few questions
Originated by John on 21-OCT-08 23:16
I just have a couple of questions about duty on the island.

SCI Contractor Equipment Rentals
Originated by John Theissen on 18-AUG-08 15:46
On geotechnical investigations in the past at SCI there was a backhoe available for use on a rental basis using an account setup through the Navy.

Base Club Contact
Originated by Mike Sipes, MAC, USN on 01-JUN-08 16:42
How To Contact The Base Club "Salty Crab"

New Orders to San Clemente Island
Originated by Mike Brotherton on 10-JUN-08 12:07
Work Schedule

Fishing May 18th
Originated by Mike B on 15-MAY-08 19:48
We were planning on heading over to do some fishing May 18th. Could you please tell me if there are any closures around Purse Seine Rock, Northwest Harbor, or Pyramid Cove where we could not fish?

Cell Phones
Originated by Anonymous on 07-FEB-08 07:22
Hi, I will be coming to SCI for testing over the next year and I was wondering if there was any cell phone coverage on the island. If so, who is the service provider? Thanks.

irene shields-cyhanick
Originated by andrew cyhanick on 09-NOV-07 15:26
irene cyhanick

fishing near sci.
Originated by eugene smith on 12-DEC-07 12:00
Sir. I used to work there at sci. the fish are very friendly. I do not wish to ire any one,what do I need to watch out for in the order of not getting in the training areas.

Cell Phone Service
Originated by Robert Strode on 07-OCT-07 18:26
Cell Phone service on SCI.

active duty visit
Originated by richard swaja on 06-SEP-07 12:33
how can active duty visit? where to stay? how to get over? transport? food? where can we surf?

Does the Brick Comm Center Stand?
Originated by Connie Dupont on 29-AUG-07 03:51
Dear Abel, I do believe I remember you and you would remember the old brick Comm Center...Does it Still Exist?

The Christmas Seal
Originated by Connie Dupont on 29-AUG-07 03:33
Do You Remember the Christmas Seal outside the SCI Base Police Headquarters in the 80's?

fishing Pyramid Cove Monday August 6th
Originated by matt atilano on 04-AUG-07 12:37
Double checking SHOBA closures for Monday August 6th.

Can You Do Any Walking Around On The Island
Originated by Robert Morison on 27-APR-07 22:30
wondering if people could hike the island.

Trying to find ET1 Connie Friend
Originated by ET1 Steve M Robbins (RET) on 22-APR-07 23:56
Looking for some old friends from when I was out there. Always still wanting to go back out there.

Please E-mail me if you were on the ROCK
Originated by Dave Libby on 04-APR-07 08:52
Please E-mail me if you were on the ROCK

General Aviation
Originated by Christopher Martindell on 15-FEB-07 08:32
I think it's great that SCI is working with the public to make it accesable to boats. I think the same effort should be given to general aviation.

To Vegas (Arlene Wat Ison)
Originated by Connie Dupont on 02-FEB-07 03:47
I do remember you, do you remember me?

Bullet Bob's Big Black Bullet
Originated by Connie Dupont on 02-FEB-07 03:38
I don't have a photo of the pink frog but.....

Stationed SCI 1981-1983 Comm Center
Originated by Connie Dupont on 02-FEB-07 03:34
Was very happy to see this topic. Saw many of familar names.

Mysterious Crash from the 1980's
Originated by Connie Dupont on 02-FEB-07 03:12
I was the radioman that was on duty when we found the mysterious plane that had crashed many years before that animals had picked the bodies apart.

Need information
Originated by Leslie Edmundson on 16-JAN-07 08:12
San Clemente Island goats are now on the mainland, but endangered. The new SCI Goat Association needs help putting the pieces together. Water source? Flora? Witnesses? We need info, links, photos.

Contact for Permission to Use
Originated by Edward martinet on 02-NOV-06 14:14
Transmitter Placement Query

Un saludo desde San Clemente (Spain)
Originated by Pablo on 02-NOV-06 10:27
Para que conozcan nuestra villa: www.sanclemente.nom.es

Boy Scout Camp Info
Originated by Randy Linnell on 09-AUG-06 21:13
Getting info on Boy Scout camping on San Clemente Island

Need to understand Off Limit Areas
Originated by Ruben Leon on 26-JUL-06 14:50
We will be fishing around the Island on Aug 23,24 of 2006. This will be my first trip to fish the island. Where can I find info on where NOT to go, or how to avoid getting in trouble.

Closures
Originated by Reynolds McCabe on 14-JUN-06 09:06
SHOBA/LAND

good job
Originated by Gaymen on 06-JUN-06 19:43
Hi everybody! Cool!.. This site truly amazing!

Feral cat hunting on SCI
Originated by Maxwell Sharp on 23-MAY-06 16:59
I Heard that their is a group that hunts feral cats on SCI.

BUDS Pink Frog
Originated by Dave Libby on 29-APR-06 07:52
Pictures from the Rock

April 4th \"Mystery Boom\"
Originated by Scott Kauffman on 27-APR-06 15:13
Did it come from San Clemente area like suggested in the Union Tribune?

Dependents on Island
Originated by Anonymous on 14-APR-06 02:31
Dependents on Island

Orders to San Clemente
Originated by ABF3 Chistena Eppers on 11-APR-06 03:14
New arrival q\'s

Info about ABF1 billet at San Clemente
Originated by ABF1 David Lomeli on 14-FEB-06 19:55
Information about ABF1 billet at San Clemente

Geology of SCI
Originated by Al Mitrevics on 09-FEB-06 10:48
There are a number of very well preserved volcanic \"Bombs\" in a lava flow near the North-West corner of the Isalnd.

Just \"Hello\" and \"thanks for the memories!!!\"
Originated by Arlene Watson on 23-JAN-06 19:01
Enjoy the Island!!!

consolidated dining facility
Originated by anthony robinson on 18-JAN-06 22:04
viewing of the galley at buds camp and the main galley.

Status de la Isla de San Clemente
Originated by Reynaldo Villegas Peqa on 02-JAN-06 13:18
La Isla de San Clemente ha sido ocupada ilegalmente por el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos desde mediados del siglo XIX, sin justificacisn.

Water source on the Island?
Originated by Bruce Hood on 21-NOV-05 14:15
Is there a desal plant on the Island or some sort of underground source? Fished by SCI many times and have always wondered.

Sailing around the island
Originated by Pat shoemaker on 30-AUG-05 19:09
Need to know exclusion zones

Marine Education vessel with 140 students.
Originated by Robert Montez on 19-AUG-05 14:22
We are a education/research vessel with up to 140 students on a marine education study of sea life at San Clemente Island.

Any changes since Oct 2001
Originated by Dante Ribada on 25-JUL-05 17:51
Is there any changes after Oct2001,

employment
Originated by Michelle Green on 16-MAY-05 10:12
where to look for civilian employment opportunites

phone number for closers
Originated by mervin williams on 05-MAR-05 00:20
is there a phone number to call for closers so if i am leving catalina in the morning to sci i want to check last minit updates for closers before making the long run.

Noise from Ordinance/Bombing Exercises?
Originated by Kurt Starnes on 02-MAR-05 20:46
Can this be heard from the Mainland?

Any AOs on the island??
Originated by Timothy Organ on 25-FEB-05 10:11
I am looking for information for oncomming AOs to the island

Civilian Construction
Originated by Kay Capps on 01-FEB-05 08:32
Information for civilian construction contractors

Noise Alerts Posted?
Originated by Madeleine McJones on 01-DEC-04 14:04
This may seem strange but I think I hear a bunch of loud noise like missile work can I be hearing your activities? I just found this site.

Just got a job with PWC
Originated by michael trebus on 08-NOV-04 19:22
I will be working as a Air Conditioning Equipment mechanic and would like some Photos and Info on the facilitys.

base housing
Originated by gm carrera christain on 18-OCT-04 14:40
yes l am wondering about base housing

new sci order
Originated by gm2(sw) carrera christian on 27-AUG-04 16:38
l was wondering if there are any email adresses for senior chief gary lehnert scl command senior chief there were phon number but l am out to see on a six month deployment

new orders
Originated by christian carrera on 25-AUG-04 19:23
l have new orders to scl l will be reporting may of 05 l am a gm l was wondering who is my point of contact if l have any questions before l report to scl

San Clemente Island Yacht Race
Originated by Dick Holmes on 04-AUG-04 15:43
Race around SCI Labor Day weekend

Space a quarters available?
Originated by Wallace Hight on 26-JUL-04 16:13
Can retired get space a to Island

Heirs to San Clemente Island
Originated by C.J. Keller on 16-JUL-04 01:06
Pico family and Original Deed to the island.

After hour activites
Originated by Scout on 13-JUL-04 11:11
What after hour activities are on the island for civilans to do? I will be there for 2 - 3 weeks and would like to know what I can do after may day is done.

Mt Thirst site info
Originated by Randy Mathews on 13-JUN-04 22:37
Radar site at Mt Thirst

Boy Scout Camp
Originated by Joseph Sorensen on 18-MAY-04 14:41
Contact info and requirements to lead a boy scout trip to san Clemente Island

Civilian visit to the island.
Originated by Mark Sirof on 30-MAR-04 11:19
Is it possible for a private boater to obtain prior approval to land and tour SCI? And what is the process?

duty
Originated by Alexs Aguayo on 15-JAN-04 23:31
What is duty like for a Master-at-Arms 3rd class having orders to the island?

People
Originated by Thomas A. Wolff Jr. on 11-JAN-04 20:55
People that think the Navy should limit training times so boaters can \"have\" the waters around SCI

Do
Originated by Michael Esh on 22-OCT-03 22:49
Do service members get to train using infantry/armor battlefield tactics and strategy?

Tides
Originated by Chad Baker on 28-AUG-03 10:36
SC Island Mean Low Tides

treasure hunting
Originated by pastor correa on 25-AUG-03 10:37
m y hobby is treasure hunting with metal detector can I come to san clemente Island to vacation and treasure hunt

Scientific Botanical Research
Originated by Theresa Culley on 25-AUG-03 10:29
Procedure for obtaining permission for research

Avoiding SWAT restricted areas
Originated by Dick Holmes on 19-AUG-03 17:09
Avoiding the SWAT areas scheduled for Labor Day weekend

Electrical power on SCI
Originated by David Russell on 08-AUG-03 11:36
Wind machines

Schedule
Originated by MIchiel Besseling on 24-JUL-03 13:51
reading the schedule

Pyramid Cove
Originated by Warren Alvord on 16-JUL-03 12:07
Overnight Anchoring - Pyramid Cove

Summer Surf?
Originated by Stephanie Holcomb on 18-JUN-03 19:15
Surfing? Looking for beta on the surf spots!

Scuba diving
Originated by Jamie Valdivia on 19-MAR-03 17:00
Scuba diving on SDI

Visiting
Originated by Jordan Wilson on 15-MAR-03 18:30
Visiting rights for civilian researchers

camping for Scouts
Originated by Sandi Sundstrom on 20-JAN-03 19:42
I would like to find out how our Scout troop can arrange to camp-out on the Island.

Phone Number Listing
Originated by ET1(SW) James Kaspick on 07-JAN-03 10:06
I was trying to make arrangements for barracks and messing but didn\'t know where to call on the island.

Golden Eagle Spotting
Originated by Elizabeth Berman on 15-DEC-02 23:28
On March 9 of 2002, our party spotted a Golden Eagle on the shore in Fishook Cove.

Air Traffic Controller billets
Originated by Amanda Carmichael on 04-DEC-02 23:35
Just looking to get an Air Traffic Controllers point of view duty on the island.

Animals on and around San Clemente
Originated by Glyn Jones on 30-NOV-02 05:04
I have spent many years growing up around the Channel Islands and have always seen such abundant life on and around San Clemente Island.

lack of applicable data ,about island animals
Originated by george kenville on 11-NOV-02 06:21
i was on san clemente island with the beach jumper unit in late 50s early 60s at that time the islands goat population was threatened by naval gunnery and other military activitys. dot,the eye.

Visibility from mainland
Originated by Terry Hunefeld on 11-AUG-02 19:56
On clear days, we can see SCI from the blufftops at Stone Steps Beach...

Looking for shipmates
Originated by Bret Fraizer on 08-AUG-02 15:05
Trying to contact old friends.

Contacts
Originated by Michelle Murphy on 07-AUG-02 07:13
Island Contact

Why is the useage schedual so hard to read?
Originated by Dav Carpenter on 01-AUG-02 09:32
Why can\'t the Navy give clearer definitions as to the closeures on their schedual?

Asking for info on plane crash site on SCI
Originated by Karen Hutcheson on 09-JUL-02 19:27
I was recently a visitor on the island, and received a tour of much of its length. I also took several pictures, including a crashed plane. What type, when, etc?

Use of portion of Island for landfill
Originated by Jeff Shirley on 19-APR-02 09:26
Is there any chance of a Municipality leasing part of the island for landfill use.

Phone lines
Originated by Jennifer Stackhouse on 02-APR-02 13:41
My husband is \"slated\" to deploy to this site and I was wondering...

Private Coastal Fishing around SCI
Originated by Bill Markle on 25-MAR-02 07:45
Need information concerning the local fishing around the island as a provate boater.

Fire fighters Military and Civilian
Originated by Dave Libby on 17-FEB-02 06:16
Just looking for any Fire Fighters still there or from the past

archaeology of san clemente island
Originated by chris chase-dunn on 12-JAN-02 20:59
what evidence is there of human occupation of san clemente island before the europeans came?

Non-Military living on SCI
Originated by Holly Hummel on 19-DEC-01 20:54
Where do civilians working for the SCI shrike project live? Are there specific regulations they must follow?

Pictures of the ranges
Originated by Michael Hughes on 16-NOV-01 17:49
I participated in some live fire excercises in the mid nineties and would love to have some pictures to accompany my stories.

AFTER WORK ACTIVITIES
Originated by MATTHEW FORNES on 11-OCT-01 16:37
I WAS WONDERING WHAT ACTIVITIES THERE ARE TO DO AFTER WORKING HOURS.

NOI and Environmental Impact Statement for SCI
Originated by Lee Olsen on 19-SEP-01 17:00
What is the status of the EIS? Is the draft available at some other site?? Who can I contact for more information . .Neither staff of North Island or NB San Diego can find a directory listing

Clarification of SFC vs. 0 Altitude
Originated by Dave Schlieder on 16-JUL-01 15:26
Clarification of SFC vs. 0 Altitude

Duty on the Island
Originated by Lampman on 28-JUL-01 11:00
I've got orders to the Island and was wandering, Do enlisted personel stay on the island or do they travel to another base or island once the duty day is over?

Electronics Technician stationed on the island
Originated by Victor De Guzman on 24-JUL-01 22:19
What is the schedule of flights from NASNI to SCI? How does housing work for married sailors? Is there base housing on the island or is housing set in the San Diego area?

PHONES?
Originated by Janna Olsen on 24-JUL-01 12:51
HOW CAN I REACH MY FIANCEE, WHO IS STUCK ON THIS ISLAND UNTIL AUGUST 10, IN A NON- TO SEMI- EMERGENCY SITUATION?

Prior Military and Civilian Permenant Party
Originated by David Libby on 24-JUL-01 13:27
Looking for people who were stationed on the Island during their service

Shoreline Shelter
Originated by FISHER on 17-JUL-01 01:11
Available Temporarty Shelters for Weekend Groups

Hiking around SCI
Originated by chris wills on 10-JUL-01 09:58
I am an avid hiker an rock climber

Boating to the Island
Originated by Ed Sanford on 23-APR-01 13:30
New visitors to the Island

JOB TITLE
Originated by MELVIN DAVIS on 24-FEB-01 19:22
WHAT IS THERE TO DO FOR A BOATSWAIN MATE 2ND CLASS STATIONED ON THE ISLAND?

Navy Life for new sailors
Originated by Bill Tompkins on 14-NOV-00 15:16
A clue to help Parents of sailors being newly stationed on the Island

MiG Aircraft at Old Airfield
Originated by Charles Adams on 14-NOV-00 07:29
MiG Aircraft

Closure Schedules
Originated by Danny Jackson on 28-OCT-00 18:53
A question regarding credibility and seriousness of posted closures.

Schedule that shows disregard for boaters
Originated by Chris Byrd on 10-AUG-00 14:34
August is the time... both for good weather and time off. So the Navy blunders with a schedule that desregards our use of the island.

SCI Access to Private Boaters
Originated by Brad bosenn@aol.com on 24-JUL-00 13:49
Don't be a range fouler

Aircraft at the old airstrip
Originated by james pfeffer on 12-APR-00 18:46
I would like to know about the aircraft parked at the old airstrip on the island. They appear to be soviet migs.

Surfing San Clemente Island?
Originated by Leon Hoiles on 25-JAN-00 19:25
Eco-friendly water recreation around San Clemente Island?

Observations Underwater; El Nino Aftermath / La Nina beckons
Originated by Jeff Maassen on 09-NOV-99 23:21
User groups provide anecdotal or scientific method observations oceanic species (plant and animal)

General Discussion about SCI
Originated by Webmaster on 22-SEP-99 10:25
This topic is for everyone in the SCI community. Write articles about SCI or activities taking place around SCI that would be of interest to the whole community.

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