Blue Ocean Kayaking Guided Tours of Channel Islands

Blue Ocean Kayaking welcomes you aboard the “SUNFISH” a custom built Supported Kayak Vessel. The boat has a special built Swim Step for very easy boarding on both Kayak & Vessel. All Kayaks are stored overhead, so there is no clutter on board.

Professional kayak guided tours of Channel Islands National Park, Anacapa Island. Paddle thru caves and seal rookeries on this family fun tour. Includes kayak and gear and boat ride.

The benefit of a Supported Kayak Vessel is we start your tour at one end of the Island then pick you up at the other end. You will not have to fight the wind, current or repeat the same sites on the way back.

Located at Channel Islands Harbor, 3001 S. Victoria Avenue, Oxnard. Visit www.blueoceankayaking.com or call 805.204.0977 for more information.

SailTime Channel Islands

SailTime Channel Islands offers an unmatched sailing lifestyle experience. For an affordable monthly fee, Members sail as little or as much as they want. Go for a day sail whenever you want. Or head out to the Channel Islands for a multi-day cruise. With SailTime technology you can reserve your sailing time up to a year in advance. SailTime offers new 33 and 36 foot yachts that are fully loaded with everything you could imagine and are impeccably maintained, waiting for you to hop aboard with your family and friends to enjoy a day at sea.

The Channel Islands SailTime location, (there are four other locations in California and 60 across the country and around the world) is an award winning sailing school as well, having been awarded "Outstanding Facility" by the American Sailing Association for the past three years. Each year we teach a variety of sailors from never-evers to refreshers for folks who used to sail before. Before SailTime, you had to either put up with the shortcomings of a traditional sailing club or buy your own boat. SailTime is the answer, found in the middle of those two extremes. Sail a new yacht like you own it without the hassle and expense of ownership. Come on down to the docks and find out more today!

Web Site: http://sailtime.com/channelislands
Blog: http://sailtimechannelislands.com/california-sailing
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oxnard-CA/SailTime-Channel-Islands/99016548168
email: ctucker@sailtime.com
phone: 805/320-8687

24 Hour Fitness Locations in Ventura County

24 Hour Fitness (www.24hourfitness.com) has 5 locations in Ventura County. Here's the rundown:

Thousand Oaks - Sport, 2595 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (805.777.7300) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna, Steam Room and Whirlpool.

Camarillo - Sport, 453 Carmen Drive, Camarillo (805.482.2444) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna and Steam Room.

Simi Valley Agassi - Sport, 1352 Madera Road, Simi Valley (805.520.3440) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna, Steam Room, Sun Deck, Tennis, Volleyball and Whirlpool.

Simi Valley-Tapo - Active, 2350 Tapo Street, Simi Valley (805.520.3269) has Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights and Kids' Club.

Channel Islands - Active, 1651 Victoria Avenue Suite 160, Oxnard (805.988.6000) has Functional Training Room, Kids' Club and Pro Shop.

Pilates Influence at Channel Islands Harbor

Pilates Influence, located at 3150 South Harbor Blvd., Oxnard (Channel Islands Harbor), offers Pilates one-on-one, in pairs, groups and boot camps.  They offer training on both the Pilates equipment and in mat Pilates.  Available by appointment only early mornings, late evenings and weekends.  For more information, visit www.pilatesinfluence.com or call any of the instructors listed in THIS LINK.

The History of Pilates from a recent Pilates Influence newsletter:

Born in Germany in 1880, Joseph Pilates created the exercise known today as Pilates to achieve a workout that engaged the mind and body connection.  He wanted to create exercises for all, regardless of age or fitness level.  He started building the foundation for his new phenomenon during World War I while working as a nurse rehabilitating disabled soldiers.  He redesigned the hospital bed using the springs from the bed and pulleys to provide resistance. Joseph brought this new form of exercise with him to the U.S., working not only in rehab but with famous dancers - George Ballentine, Martha Graham, just to name a few. Today the exercises and equipment designed by Joseph are now an integral part of training for all athletes!