I split my time between Southern California and Southern Baja working as a photographer & videographer. I’ve been a photographer since I was a kid in the 80’s and a professional photographer since 2011.

Stock photography and videography: velastock.com

Cruising guide: velacalifornia.com

I also teach sailing classes.

  • USCG 50 Ton Masters License

  • ASA Sailing Instructor

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View fullsize Avalon, Catalina Island #catalinaisland #avalon
View fullsize This is Little Fishermans cove at the Isthmus on Catalina Island. This is a great spot to anchor if other boats haven't taken up all the space. It is both smart and courteous to use a stern anchor to stay off the rocks and make room for a couple boat
View fullsize Guinevere and I spent the last night of our delivery trip at Los Gatos. This is definitely one of the most beautiful places I've seen. It's about 20NM south of Agua Verde and 40NM South of MPE. It doesn't have a lot of protection but on a 50' catamar
View fullsize Ensenada de la Partida sunset with @guinevere.king during a delivery from La Paz to Marina Puerto Escondido. Aboard the @westcoastmultihulls Saba 50 charter catamaran.
View fullsize Greeting the first sunrise of a new decade at Mission Bay aboard the @westcoastmultihulls Bali 4.3 charter catamaran.
View fullsize This is a shot of @marinapuertoescondido from the base of Tabor Canyon, or more accurately the airspace above the base of Tabor. Isla Carmen and Danzante can be seen in the distance. Shore excursions can be as good as exploring the sea. #loretomexic
View fullsize Honeymoon Cove on Danzante Island. Here you can hike, snorkel, and watch a pod of dolphins that regularly frequent this cove. Charter catamaran from @westcoastmultihulls 25°48.54N 111°15.57W https://maps.app.goo.gl/GFS4TmxnGXBFyQgn9 #seao
View fullsize Danzante Island. Sea of Cortez. 3NM from @marinapuertoescondido #seaofcortez #bajacalifornia
View fullsize This is the beautiful @marinapuertoescondido in the Gulf of California. The marina has recently undergone a large investment and is a top notch facility with a friendly professional staff. Guest slips and moorings are available for those cruisers and
View fullsize Dana Point sunset. 33° 27.57' N 117° 41.79' W
View fullsize Alamitos Bay Sunset 33° 44.99' N 118° 07.04' W
View fullsize The main pier and dinghy docks in Avalon, Catalina Island. 33° 20.64' N 118° 19.50' W
View fullsize Sunset entrance to San Diego Bay 32° 39.722' N 117° 13.643' W
View fullsize Two Harbors, Catalina Island. The close side goes by the Isthmus and the far side Cat Harbor. 33° 26.720' N 118° 29.664' W
View fullsize Angels Gate. 20NM to the Isthmus. 22NM to Avalon. Cabrillo Way Marina is a great place to grab a transient slip if you want the shortest run to Catalina. www.cabrillowway.com
View fullsize Until someone tells me different I'm calling this one West Goat Harbor. The plan was to drop the lunch hook and jump off the rock, but the water was a bit cloudy and we weren't sure of the depth. We will try that one another day. There is a pretty s
View fullsize Anchoring outside of Dana Point is one of the coolest places to anchor if its calm enough. It is a short paddle in to Doheny to surf or SUP. The catch is the harbor patrol will definitely try to push ya farther south than required. Well at least I th
View fullsize Catalina Island - West end near Black Point
View fullsize The Newport Beach anchorage at sunset.