Welcome to Channel Watch Marine, Inc.!
You know us as Vessel Assist, we hold the towing contract with BoatUS/Vessel Assist for the harbors of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Channel Islands. In addition to towing, we conduct salvage operations and our boats are also available for hire for other on the water services. We're available for instruction, on your boat or ours, and are qualified to teach charting and navigation and rules of the road. You've probably seen us out on the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel responding to a call from a disabled mariner. If you should ever find yourself in need of our services we'll be there to help.

Each member of our staff is a Coast Guard licensed captain with many years of experience on the water. Captains Beverly, Brian, Jason, Jon, Paul, Randy and Tom are not only licensed Master Mariners, but also hold towing endorsements, scuba diving certifications, and sailing endorsements.

While you're here, visit the Gallery to see some on-the-job photos. If you're curious who we've been towing, or are wondering what we've been up to lately, check the Log. To see our latest venture go to www.oceanrescue.tv and watch our boats and captains in action conducting real life rescues on the water. For current weather, click on the Weather link. If you have questions about BoatUS towing or insurance coverage, go to the BoatUS link. If you'd like more information about Ullman Seats click on the Ullman link. Take the time to look around and drop us an email if there is anything we can do for you. Thank you for visiting, have fun out there on the water!