NEW HALF DAY BOAT!!! We hope everyone had a great holiday and new year," wrote Aloha Spirit owner and operator Shawn Steward. "I am just getting in touch with you all to inform you all that we are looking forward to the 2010 fishing season and we are booking charters for the year right now and trying to get the first week of March going with our 5 am open party trips to start the new year. Weather permitting we will try to get up to the West End of Santa Cruz Island for the rockfish, white fish and sheephead to start the new year. "On another note myself and Joe Villareal from the boat MIRAGE purchased a new half day boat for Captain Hooks to replace the Speed Twin. The boat we purchased was previously called the CITY OF REDONDO and we are giving the boat a total face lift with new deck, paint, new bait tank and will be bringing a friendly and customer service oriented experience for the beginner or the seasoned fisherman. We are renaming the new boat the "CHANNEL ISLE" and it is a beamy, low to the water fishing platform that is a true 65-foot long with a true width of 24 and a half feet, very stable and comfortable. For reservations call 805 382 6233 or for charter info call 805 844 5566. "We look forward to fishing with you whether it is on a full day on the Aloha or half day on the CHANNEL ISLE. Have a great year and see you March 1st." Shawn Steward and the crew