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DION & SONS INC. TO TAKE OVER AVALON FUEL DOCK OPERATIONS, BUILD NEW RESTAURANT AVALON—Boaters stopping off at the Avalon Fuel Dock could soon be able to grab a bottle of wine to enjoy while moored in the harbor, pick up ice for an early fishing trip, and eventually, stop for a bite to eat. P. 8

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These Fins Were Made for Walking By: JORDAN B. DARLING TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS—

Researchers with Beneath the Waves have recorded an unusual nurse shark behavior off the coast of the Overseas British Territory the Turks and Caicos Islands.

It appears that a nurse shark will ‘walk’ on its pectoral fins to reposition itself for a more optimal position to attack potential prey.

Beneath the Waves is a non-profit organization created in 2013 dedicated to promoting ocean health that specifically specializes in the conservation of protected marine areas with a focus on sharks.

Chief Executive and Lead Scientist of Beneath the Waves Dr. Austin Gallagher caught and shared the footage on his Twitter.

“Nurse sharks use their fins to walk and position themselves.” said the Feb. 4 tweet.

“Cool behaviors we recorded last week in TCI. Sometimes it’s the small things like this that give me ocean optimism.”

The shark was lured in with a “baited remote underwater video station” that allowed the shark to show-off its ability to coordinate itself on its pectoral fins before biting down, according to a Feb. 10 article from ForTheWin. The video shows the shark nosing the remote w ith its snout before lunging in and biting down on the bait. The shark paused before biting down again and used its fins to reposition itself towards the front of the remote to face it head-on before lunging towards the baited remote demonstrating a powerful crushing bite.

Nu r s e s h a rk s a r e b o t tom-dwellers that prefer snacking on fish, shrimp, and squid but will crush and eat shellfish and coral. They are known to be relatively docile, although they will attack if threatened.

The sharks have powerful jaws with tiny serrated teeth and can reach up to 14-feet in length.

They inhabit the warm shallow waters of the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans.

There are a couple of theories about the origin of the name ‘nurse shark’, theories suggest it comes from the sucking sound the shark makes when it

is hunting its prey that resembles a nursing infant, or possibly it derives from “huss” that was slurred to become “nuss” a Middle English word used to describe cat-sharks as early as the 1400s. According to National Geographic, the most likely version is that the name comes from the Old English word for sea-floor shark: “hurse”. The sci-

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Letters/Online Comments RE: “Dana Point Boaters

Association President Retires and Reflects on 15 years of Advocating Boater Interests”

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Kudos to Mr. Lenthall for helping to get the Dana Point Harbor revitalization over the hump. Hopefully, he can kick back and enjoy watching the progress in the harbor.

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RE: “Ask A Maritime

Attorney: Liability and the Importance of Marine Insurance”

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While I more than respect the opinions and guidance provided

by Mr. Weil, I must wonder if the one above, although entirely accurate as I understand the facts, is possibly incomplete.

Obviously, depending to some

extent on his contract with the marina, does not the reader (or his insurance carrier) still have a cause or causes of action against the marina, perhaps in indemnity, and maybe in state court?

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with a dock and float. There was an old warehouse that had been turned into a bowling alley with a bathhouse on the upper floor.

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to Anaheim Landing with Sam’s Grotto at the other end. I know she would be so pleased with the Historical Landmark registration.

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My great grandparents had a beach house at Anaheim Landing and my grandparents had a cottage. I have a couple of photos that I would love to share. My mother, in an oral history, shared some wonderful memories of summers spent at Anaheim Landing in the 1930s.

The moms and kids staying all week with the dads coming in on the weekends on the Pacific Electric Streetcar. Monopoly games that lasted all summer in the covered picnic area; a pier

On Board With Johnson

by J.R. Johnson

Our readers asked and we are answering! In this new section of The Log, staff answers your questions about boating and fishing-related topics around Southern California. Have a question you’d like us to answer in an upcoming issue? Email us at thelogeditor@thelog.com

Tuna Fishing in Little Italy By: JORDAN B. DARLING SAN DIEGO — Walking through Little Italy, located in Downtown San Diego, there is a series of murals hung on walls and fences depicting the history of fishing and canneries in Little Italy.

The murals are painted with bright colors and soft lines that give a simplistic view of the fishing industry throughout the 20th century.

The murals take you stepby-step beginning with a 1900 Italian fishing boat looking for tuna off the coast of San Diego to the late 1950’s modern purse seiner that began to replace bait boats in the area.

In 2018 The Log wrote an article about San Diego, and the birth of tuna fisheries. In response to that article, a gentleman reached out and asked about the Italian and Sicilian fishermen that participated in the industry.

In the 2018 article, it was noted that the fishing industry in San Diego can be traced back to 1903 when a sardine packer in San Pedro began canning albacore and the positive feedback from consumers led to fishing fleets in San Diego and San Pedro.

The industry became popular with consumers and became the third-largest industry

in San Diego. By the mid-1930s canneries employed over 1,000 people.

By the 1920s, Little Italy had attracted over 6,000 Italian families to the area because of the rising fishing and cannery industry.

“In the ensuing half-century, the city would earn its title as the ‘Tuna Capital of the World.’

By the 1960s, Sa n Diego’s third-largest industry would be tuna, preceded only by the Navy and aerospace,” a blog post on the San Diego Food System Alliance website stated. “Catching, canning, and marketing of tuna would employ up to 40,000 San Diegans.”

By 1970 there were a series of environmental concerns and consequential environmental regulations placed on the industry and rising costs caused a decline in the west coast fishing industry, according to the Little Italy, San Diego website.

Around the same time, 35 percent of Little Italy was demolished because of construction for the Interstate-5 freeway limiting Little Italy to a few blocks.

The small heritage town bounced back in recent years with a surge of new restaurants and businesses that are nestled next to traditional family-owned businesses.

I have dived many of the artificial reefs in Southern California. Most have deteriorated or sunk into the sand and don’t have the habitat nor amount of life as nearby natural reefs. One exception is the Hermosa Artificial Reef.

Although there isn’t much marine life on the reef itself, it has become a cleaning station for Giant Sea Bass. There are several GSBs that reside here year-round. They hover under the overhangs created by concrete pier pilings to be cleaned by senoritas, sheepshead, and small calicos. Can you tell me when the pilings were added to the reef?

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From what I can find, the reef was created in 1960 with one old Red Car, 14 auto bodies, 44 concrete shelters, and 333 tons of quarry rock.

Scientists noted that the cars and metal structures deteriorated after three to five years but the concrete and quarry lasted longer and were more popular with wildlife. Hermosa Artificial Reef is one of the original 20 “replication reefs” that were created in a joint project between cities and the Department of Fish and Game.

The project began in 1958.

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ask a maritime attorney By David Weil How do I receive full compensation for my damaged boat?

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I am in the middle of a dispute with a boat repair company, my marina, and my insurance company regarding a fire that destroyed my boat and my neighbor’s boat last year. My neighbor’s boat caught fire due to the negligence of the repair company during a welding project. The fire spread to my boat and both boats were destroyed.

I am seeking compensation for the full value of my boat from the repair company, and also from my marina since they allowed the project to proceed without notifying the boat owners in the neighboring slips. I submitted a claim to my insurance company and they paid the insured amount, but that amount did not reflect the long list of boatyard projects that I recently completed, and the boat was therefore substantially undervalued on the insurance policy. I believe they should pay the full current value of the boat since the boatyard projects were all completed prior to my latest insurance renewal. Can you help?

David Weil is the managing attorney at Weil & Associates (www.weilmaritime.com) in Seal Beach. He is certified as a Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a “Proctor in Admiralty” Member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, an adjunct professor of Admiralty Law, and former legal counsel to the California Yacht Brokers Association. If you have a maritime law question for Weil, he can be contacted at 562-799-5508, through his website at www.weilmaritime. com, or via email at dweil@weilmaritime.com.

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ANSWER: This question has a lot of moving parts, each of which will require a separate legal analysis depending on which party he targets with his claim. Let’s start with his insurance company.

Marine insurance policies for recreational vessels in the United States are almost always “agreed value” policies. The insurance company determines a value, either from a marine survey or from a recent purchase, and they “agree” with the boat owner upon this value. The boat owner may negotiate a different value at any time by presenting documentation to support that value. This amount is the insured hull value listed on your marine insurance policy.

The boat’s insured value only comes into play after a catastrophic loss. Insurance adjusters will consult with marine surveyors and shipyards to determine the cost for repairs, and if that cost is close to the boat’s insured value, the insurance company will “total’ the boat and pay that amount to the boat owner.

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news briefs By Lindsey Glasgow WORLD/NATION Boaters Help Save Cold Stunned Turtles in Texas in Rare Winter Weather Event CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS —As freezing temperatures hit Texas, volunteers, including a local charter boat captain and local Sea Tow boat captain, pitched in to help rescue thousands of sea turtles stunned by cold water.

Sea Tow, Corpus Christi and Captain Henry of Henry’s Charters in South Padre Island helped scoop up turtles suffering from a form of hypothermia after the recent rare cold weather event in February, which left many in Texas without power and heat.

“At this point, I’ve lost count of how many cold-stunned turtles we’ve recovered, but it’s a bunch,” Sea Tow Corpus Christi wrote in a Feb. 19 Facebook post. “…we’ll keep grinding it out while there’s hope.”

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, when temperatures rapidly decline and sea turtles are cut off from moving to warmer waters, they can suffer from a form of hypothermia called cold stunning, which can be fatal.

With the help of volunteers like Captain Henry, the nonprofit organization Sea Turtle Inc. rescued over 5,000 coldstunned turtles, said a Feb. 21 Facebook post.

“Selfless acts like Captain Henry’s reminds us of the wonderful and dedicated community we are lucky enough to be part of,” said Wendy Knight, executive director of Sea Turtle Inc. in a Feb. 14 Facebook post.

Sea Turtle Inc. said in a separate Feb. 21 Facebook post they were able to release more than 2,200 previously coldstunned turtles into the open ocean of the Gulf of Mexico.

NMMA and Informa Markets Join Forces to Unite Miami Boat and Yacht Shows MIAMI—The National Marine

Manufacturers Association announced they have partnered with Informa Markets to create the first joint production of South Florida’s preeminent winter boat shows—the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), Miami Yacht Show (MYS), and Superyacht Miami.

The joint event is set to debut over President’s Day weekend, Feb. 16 through Feb. 20, 2022, under the Miami International Boat Show name.

“For 80 years, the Miami International Boat Show has served as the recreational boating industry’s flagship event and a prized platform to showcase worldclass products and innovations to nearly 100,000 people across the globe,” said Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA president.

“With NMMA’s new partnership with Informa Markets, together, we will take the show to the next level and deliver an unforgettable experience for our members, attendees, exhibitors, and the local community for decades to come.”

The on-land portion of the event will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center, while the featured in-water activities will be offered at Sea Isle Marina, One Herald Plaza, and Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island. The combined event will include several new elements to enrich the experience for attendees, including a live concert series, an expanded educational offering, a digital component, and the return of Miami Dealer Days, February 14 and 15, 2022.

Coast Guard Foundation Announces 2021 Scholarship Opportunities STONINGTON, CONN.— On Feb. 15 The Coast Guard Foundation announced the kick-off of its 2021 scholarship season.

Applications will be accepted through March 15. The annual undergraduate scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are available to children of Coast Guard members who are active duty, active-duty reserve, and retired.

“The sacrifices these brave individuals and their families make for our way of life cannot be measured,” said Susan Ludwig, president of the Coast Guard Foundation in a released statement on Feb. 15. “We are proud to continue our support of them and their families through our scholarship program.”

In the 30 years of the program, the Coast Guard Foundation has paid out $6 million to more than 1,250 college-aged young adults. For more information, to apply for a scholarship, or to check eligibility guidelines, visit coastguardfoundation.org/scholarships.

LOCAL Annual Port of San Diego’s Day at the Docks Postponed to 2022 SAN DIEGO—For the second year in a

row, the Port of San Diego has had to postpone the annual Day at the Docks event due to COVID-19. The free waterfront festival is typically held in April and celebrates the official start of San Diego’s spring saltwater sportfishing season.

Organizers said in a Feb. 8 email that after careful consideration regarding the health and safety of customers, employees, exhibitors and crews, and their families they made the difficult decision to postpone Day at the Docks until 2022.

“2020 was a challenging year for all of us, not just in sportfishing, but as global citizens,” said Peggy Couvrette of the San Diego Sportfishing Council and special event coordinator for Day at the Docks, in the Feb. 8 email. “As fisherman, we learn to adapt and overcome obstacles to succeed. As a fleet, we overcame one of the most challenging set issues that has ever faced our industry. We created protocol, worked hard to create a safe environment, and worked successfully to get back on the water.”

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DION & SONS INC. TO TAKE OVER AVALON FUEL DOCK OPERATIONS, BUILD NEW RESTAURANT Dion & Sons responded to the city’s request for proposals to operate the Avalon Fuel Dock Facility with a business plan that includes reducing the cost of fuel, adding a small tackle shop, and building a restaurant on the café pad.

A “friends and family” photo wall welcomes boaters into the Alamitos Bay Marine Fuel Dock convenience store, Dion & Sons Marketing Coordinator Madison Cullen says they hope to bring this same family feel to the fuel docks in Avalon.

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Avalon Fuel Dock could soon be able to grab a bottle of wine to enjoy while moored in the harbor, pick up ice for an early fishing trip, and eventually, stop for a bite to eat. The Avalon City Council at its Feb. 16 meeting voted to authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Dion & Sons Inc., a family-run fuel and petroleum distributor based in Long Beach, to take over operations of the Avalon Fuel Dock Facility and build and operate a new restaurant on the property.

“A lot of our boats that come in here [Alamitos Bay Marine Fuel Dock] go to Avalon so it just makes sense to want to be there,” said Dion & Sons Marketing Coordinator Madison Cullen.

The business plan submitted by Dion & Sons included reducing the cost of fuel by approximately $1 per gallon, adding a selection of beer and wine to the convenience store, adding a 24hour ice vending machine, building out the café pad to include a restaurant and bar, and transforming the area known as the “Cave” to include a wine cellar and tackle shop.

Cullen said they also plan to sell Compressed Natural Gas tanks, an item she said is very popular at their other two locations in Long Beach, Alamitos Bay Marine Fuel Dock, and Shoreline Marina Fuel Dock. Dion & Sons took over operations for those facilities in February 2020.

A “friends and family” photo wall welcomes boaters into the Alamitos Bay Marine Fuel Dock convenience store and Cullen said they hope to bring this same family feel to the fuel docks in Avalon.

“When people come in, they can send pictures and I print them and put them in frames, just to kind of build that boating community, I want them to feel part of it since it is family-owned and we like that small-town feel of it,” said Cullen.

In November 2020, Avalon issued a request for proposals for third parties to take over operations of the fuel dock facilities as a means of cost savings. The facility is under city stewardship but operates at a net loss, drawing approximately $250,000 from the Harbor Fund annually. The Avalon Fuel Dock operates year-round and serves the approximate 20,000 transient boaters that visit Avalon Harbor each year.

“Our main thing is to just ensure the continuity and reliability of a fuel source to our boating community,” said City Manager Denise Raddee at the Feb. 16 City Council meeting.

The RFP, which had a deadline of Jan. 14, 2021, attracted responses from Dion & Sons and Maxum Petroleum. A committee reviewed and interviewed both applicants and unanimously chose Dion & Sons on Feb. 9 “The things that we really looked for were was their business plan and apSee AVALON page 9

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proach, the equipment they’d be using, their experience, reputation, and benefits to the city,” said Raddee at the City Council meeting.

Dion & Sons has been in the fuel and petroleum supply business since 1930.

The business has been in Cullen’s family since the 1980s when her grandfather purchased the company. In February 2020, they made the jump from simply delivering fuel to operations. They now not only supply the fuel to Alamitos Bay Marine Fuel Dock and Shoreline Marina Fuel Dock, but they also run day-today operations.

“I think it was a passion of my dad’s,” said Cullen. “It was just an exciting new project, and we now want to expand, and so it was really exciting to see that the city of Avalon put that RFP out.”

Dion & Sons also plans to construct and operate a restaurant on the property.

“We’re hoping to have it where there’s a bunch of outdoor seating,” said Cullen. “There are plans to build a second story that overlooks the harbor because it’s right there on the side, so it’d be a really great place to have a drink and hangout.”

A former restaurant on the site, Casino Dock Café, was damaged by a 2014 storm along with other fuel dock facilities and ultimately demolished in 2015 due to safety concerns. The fuel dock facilities were renovated and enhanced with funding from a grant from the State of California’s Department Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, but the café pad has sat empty for several years as the city sought a third party to fund the construction of a new building.

Cullen said they hope to take over the fuel dock operations in April and then work on developing plans for the construction of the restaurant.

“The fuel side we’re like cool, done, got it, we’re good at that and then the restaurant side is going to be the fun new adventure,” said Cullen.

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The day-long Day at the Docks event takes place against the backdrop of San Diego’s fleet of 70 sportfishing boats on San Diego Bay. It is the largest sportfishing festival in the country, according to the Port of San Diego, and features open houses aboard fleet vessels, boat rides around the bay, casting contests, prizes, displays of fishing tackle, boats, apparel and art, fishing seminars, cooking demonstrations, music, food, and live entertainment.

Day at the Docks 2022 will be held on April 10, 2022.

“Mark your calendars,” said Couvrette in an email. “It will be quite the celebration!”

Coastkeeper Partners with Long Beach Yacht Club to Restore Olympia Oyster Populations LONG BEACH—In an effort to restore Olympia oyster populations in Southern

California, Orange County Coastkeeper – in partnership with the California State Coastal Conservancy and California State University, Long Beach – worked with Long Beach Yacht Club to assist with an ongoing habitat restoration project in the Jack Dunster Marine Reserve.

On Feb. 20 and 27, volunteer dock owners received and suspended strings of clean Pacific oyster shells throughout Alamitos Bay. The oyster shells allow locally produced native oyster larvae to grow and the oysters provide additional habitat for the larvae. After the native oyster recruitment, or spawning, season – a period of about 30-45 days – participants will retrieve the shell strings from the docks and return them to the Coastkeeper

team. The collected shell strings with young oysters will be placed on the mudflat into a community oyster restoration site in the Jack Dunster Marine Reserve.

Beginning in the 1900s, over-harvest of this species, increased coastal development, destruction of wetlands, and increased water pollution led to significant declines of the native Olympia oyster, according to Coastkeeper.

Today, native oysters exist primarily as small remnant populations in bays and estuaries.

Coastkeeper said in a Feb. 18 press release restored native Olympia oyster beds provide valuable habitat for estuarine organisms, as well as contribute to improving water quality in Alamitos Bay.

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SANTA BARBARA —The Santa Barbara City Council has approved the final version of the city’s Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan, which identifies vulnerable areas such as the harbor - and recommends actions for the city to take to prevent

flooding and damage. The City Council approved the plan at its Feb. 2 meeting and the Harbor Commission was given an update at its Feb. 18 meeting.

The draft version of the Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Plan was released in August 2020 for public comments and then further refined. The Adaptation Plan evaluated the city’s vulnerabilities to sea-level rise and analyzed the feasibility, econom-

ic impacts, and environmental consequences of various adaptation strategies to address impacts.

“The adaptation plan really focuses more comprehensively on not just regulations but also capital improvement projects that the city could take to prepare for sea-level rise,” said Santa Barbara Project Planner Melissa Hetrick at the Feb. 18 Harbor Commission meeting.

Hetrick told the commission the latest round of edits took the long list of near-term actions that were recommended and further prioritized them and assigned eight of them as the highest priority to initiate in the next few years.

“Moving forward into the next 10 years, 10 to 20 years, when we’re expected to see about a foot of sea-level rise occur it’s just more likely that the breakwater will be overtopped more often during smaller storms, [and] that the pile caps in the marina piles will be dislocated more because of high tide conditions,” said Hetrick.

Those highest priority action items include developing and implementing a Shoreline Monitoring Program; studying and implementing options to optimize and expand existing sand bypassing, beach nourishment, and sand berm or dune projects at city beaches; studying and implementing raising or otherwise modifying the harbor breakwater, rock groin, sandspit, and the walkway and wall spanning from the breakwater to the Harbor commercial area; raising and renovating marina facilities and the City Pier; and studying appropriate triggers for temporarily closing Stearns Wharf during hazardous storm events and other potential safety measures that may be needed in the near and mid-term, among others.

These near-term measures identified as the highest priority are expected to be included in the city’s next Capital Improvement Program, which the City Council will be reviewing this month.

“We’re beginning to look at those measures and studies needed as part of our overall capital plan,” said Hetrick.

According to the city’s 2018 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, which studied potential impacts of sea-level rise, by 2060 most of the sandy beaches in the city’s westerly coastal bluff areas are likely to be lost from beach erosion and by 2100 the harbor is expected to be unusable without major reconstruction.

The assessment also identified areas of Santa Barbara projected to be affected by sea-level rise and related hazards through the year 2100 if there is no intervention.

“Long-term we’ve discussed without any action at 6.6-feet of sea-level rise, that would be anywhere between 2100 and 2150, we would see regular high tides affecting most of the waterfront area,” said Hetrick.

Eight Boats Damaged in Boat Explosion in Dana Point Harbor DANA POINT— A boat explosion in Dana Point Harbor on Feb. 19 has left eight boats damaged. Three of the eight were destroyed and one boat sunk. Orange County Sherriff’s Department Harbor Patrol was

called to the harbor for a report of a boat explosion around 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 19. Harbor patrol deputies and Orange County Fire Authority firefighters arrived to find a boat fully engulfed in flames, according to the

OCSD. They were able to put out the fire a little after 10 a.m. There was one minor injury reported, according to the OCSD. The OCSD said a preliminary investigation suggests the fire was accidental. OCSD Public Information Officer Sergeant Dennis T. Breckner said a man had been hired by the

boat owner to do work and was living on the boat while the work was being performed. The worker told investigators he woke up on the morning of Feb. 19 and smelled gasoline and a short time later, heard a pop, and then the boat exploded.

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Ocean Institute Hosting Virtual Marine and Environmental Sciences College Fair

By LINDSEY GLASGOW DANA POINT—Students interested in pursuing a college education or career in marine or environmental sciences have been invited to explore their options at a college fair hosted by Ocean Institute in Dana Point.

The virtual Marine and Environmental Sciences College Fair takes place on March 27. The interactive day will inform and encourage students about posthigh school, college, and career opportunities in marine and environmental fields with more than two dozen colleges and universities scheduled to showcase their programs through virtual exhibit booths. Exhibitors include California State University, Maritime; Los Angeles Maritime Institute; State University of New York, Maritime College; University of California, San Diego- Scripps Institution of Oceanography; United States Coast Guard Academy, and many more.

The event includes live presentations, small session chats, student and alumni panels, exhibits, a keynote speaker, and more.

TV personality, ocean advocate, and science communicator Danni Washing-

ton will be the keynote speaker. Washington is a correspondent on a weekly nationally syndicated CBS series “Mission Unstoppable” with host Miranda Cosgrove. She has also hosted “Xploration, Nature Knows Best” on FOX, a STEM educational TV series that featured the latest advancements in bio-inspired technology and design, making her the first African-American woman to host her own science television series.

“Danni Washington is a whirlwind of charisma, science smarts, and ocean advocacy and she’s blazing a trail in the SciComm field!” Ocean Institute wrote in a description of the college fair on its website. “Miami native with Jamaican roots, Danni Washington is deeply passionate about our oceans and science communications. She dreamed of studying the oceans since she was 6-years-old and that passion has fueled her work as a TV host, thought leader, public speaker, and more.”

Students, parents, colleges, and universities interested in participating can register at oceaninstitute.org/virtual-marine-and-environmental-sciences-college-fair/. The event is free for attendees but donations are accepted with registration. The cost for exhibitors is $250.

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Huntington Beach Desalination Plant Hearings Expected to Resume in April The Santa Ana Water Board is accepting comments on new revisions to tentative waste discharge requirements for the proposed desalination plant through March 15, and has also released disclosures of ex parte communications involving board members and the secretary of environmental protection.

By: LINDSEY GLASGOW HUNTINGTON BEACH—Hearings have been scheduled to resume in April for Poseidon Water’s controversial proposed Huntington Beach desalination plant. Last April the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region was expected to vote on renewing a permit for the proposed $1 billion project but the workshop was canceled due to COVID-19. A hearing scheduled for September was also delayed so Poseidon could have more time to address water board concerns.

Hearings have once again been set for April, this time to consider adoption of a tentative order revising the waste discharge requirements of the plant. The exact date of the hearing has not yet been released.

The Santa Ana Water Board released the revised tentative order documents on its website on Feb. 12. Revisions include additional restoration at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and the creation of an artificial reef along the Palos Verdes Peninsula to satisfy the remaining mitigation requirements; inclusion of a finding regarding the

human right to water; a revised deadline of the supplemental plans required in the from three years of the effective date of MLMP Schedule, other than the 30 perthe order to 18 months for Poseidon to cent design plan, and prior to obtaining submit the Climate Change Action Plan; the board’s approval of the supplemental among others. mitigation plans.

Poseidon has also subThe Santa Ana Water mitted a proposed alternaBoard is accepting comtive to the discharge and ments through March 15 intake prohibitions for the on the new revisions that board to consider at the have been made since the continued hearing. order was last released Poseidon In lieu of the intake and for public review on June hopes to discharge prohibitions, Po30, 2020. Comments use the 12seidon proposed assumcan be sent via email to acre plant to ing responsibility of Bolsa RB8-PoseidonHB.comproduce 50 Chica Ocean Inlet mainments@waterboards. t ena nc e w it h i n t welve ca.gov. The revised tenmillion gallons months of financial close tative order documents of potable rather than prior to intake can be viewed online at water daily. or discharge as is currentftp.waterboards.ca.gov/ ly required in the tentausing the following login tive order. Poseidon’s proposed language information, username: Public Comments would also allow them to begin opera- and password: HpTB32. tion of the facility prior to submitting all “We do anticipate evaluating comments received on the tentative order, making any proposed revisions as appropriate, and bringing the tentative order back to the Board for their consideration at the earliest opportunity,” said Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officer, Hope Smythe in an email.

A permit renewal from the water board is the first regulatory hurdle Poseidon needs to clear in order to move ahead with plans to build a desalination plant at the old AES Huntington Beach power plant at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Newland Street. Poseidon hopes to use the 12-acre plant to produce 50 million gallons of potable water daily.

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56.69 million gallons monthly of primarily of reverse osmosis concentrate and filter backwash into the Pacific Ocean.

Supporters of the project say the desalination plant is necessary to provide Southern California with water security during cyclical drought seasons, while opponents argue the project would be harmful to low-income ratepayers, unnecessary and as proposed would harm marine life.

The Santa Ana Water Board also disclosed on Feb. 11 three members of the board received “ex parte” text messages and phone calls from California Environmental Protection Secretary Jared Blumenfeld during last summer’s hearings.

Board Members Joseph Kerr, Kris Murray, and Lana Ong Peterson said in disclosed emails they had exchanged text messages and/or had telephone conversations with Blumenfeld. Kerr and Peterson disclosed Blumenfeld had asked how the meetings were going. Kerr added that Blumenfeld asked when the board might make a decision.

“I indicated I did not know as there were still a lot of scheduled public commenters the next day and many of the board members had questions…We did not discuss any substantive details of the proposed Poseidon Huntington Beach Desalination Facility during either phone conversation,” Kerr wrote in an email disclosing the communications.

California code states while the proceeding is pending there shall be no communication regarding any issue in the proceeding, to the presiding officer from an employee or representative of an agency that is a party or from an interested person outside the agency, without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication.

Smythe said in an email these members have publicly disclosed these communications for the record in an abundance of caution and for transparency.

“The disclosures are currently subject to public review and comment and we will closely consider all written comments received,” said Smythe in an email. “Based on the information currently known, we do not believe there are grounds for recusal of any board member and expect all the board members to be able to continue to participate in the proceeding.”

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By: LINDSEY GLASGOW STATEWIDE—It was said time and time

again, 2020 was an unprecedented year.

For boat sales nationwide and here in California it was certainly an unprecedented year.Will 2021 continue to set boat sales records?

The National Marine Manufacturers Association reported retail unit sales of new powerboats nationwide increased last year by an estimated 12 percent compared to 2019. More than 310,000 new powerboats were sold in 2020, levels the recreational boating industry had not seen since before the Great Recession in 2008, according to the NMMA. “For the first time in more than a decade, we saw an increase in first-time boat buyers, who helped spur growth of versatile, smaller boats – less than 26-feet – that are often towed to local waterways and provide a variety of boating experiences, from fishing to watersports,” said Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA president in a Jan. 6 released statement.

Sarah Salvatori from NMMA said in an email initial intel was coming in for California boat sales for 2020 and data on total sales and expenditures would be available later this spring. She did say retail sales of new powerboats in California grew for the ninth consecutive year in 2020 to a twelve-year high, on par with levels from 2008. She also said California was among the top ten states for consumer purchases of new powerboats, engines, trailers, and aftermarket accessories, and ranked sixth in 2019.

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demic-related supply chain constraints curbed powerboat production and shipments for several months in 2020, which are expected to subside and restore marine manufacturing to normal levels this year, NMMA said. With social distancing measures and COVID-19 related closures still in place two months into the new year, NMMA predicted additional interest in safe outdoor recreation activities including boating would continue.

“We expect consumer interest in boating to remain strong through 2021 and beyond, with millions of Americans discovering the mental health benefits and joys of being outside and on the water,” said Hugelmeyer in the Jan. 6 released statement.

In a strange contradiction, numbers provided by the Department of Motor

Vehicles showed registration numbers for 2020 were actually down from 2019.

Numbers from the DMV and Department of Boating and Waterways showed 717,016 boat registrations in California in 2019 through Nov. 30 and 642,203 boat registrations in California in 2020 through the same date.

The Log is waiting for recreational boat documentation numbers for 2020 from the U.S. Coast Guard to provide a full scope of California boat registrations for the year. Recreational vessels in California are eligible to be documented with the USGC and not registered with the state if they are wholly owned by a citizen or citizens of the United States and measure at least 5 net tons, according to Vessel Documentation Online.

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Captain of the Conception Pleads Not Guilty Captain of the Conception plead not guilty to 34 counts of seaman’s manslaughter on Feb. 16.

By: JORDAN B. DARLING SANTA BARBAR A —On Feb. 16 Jerr y

Boylan, captain of the Conception, a dive boat based out of Santa Barbara, plead not guilty to 34 counts of seaman’s manslaughter.

The Conception caught fire on Sept.

2, 2019, during a Labor Day weekend diving trip off of Santa Cruz Island killing 33 passengers and one crew member.

The federal grand jury indicted Boylan on Dec. 1, 2020; the jury alleged that as captain, Boylan “was respon-

sible for the safety and security of the vessel, its crew, and its passengers.” said a Dec. 1 news release from the Department of Justice.

Boylan was alleged to be in violation of three safety regulations under the Code of Federal Regulations, rules, and regulations published in the Federal Register by departments and agencies of the federal government.

Boylan is alleged to have caused the death of 34 people for failing to have a night watch or roving patrol; failing to conduct fire drills, and failing to conduct sufficient crew training. All required under the CFR. The maximum charge for each count of seamen’s manslaughter is 10 years in federal prison. The charge can also carry a fine.

Boylan was arraigned on Feb. 16 and added a not-guilty plea to the charges.

He was released on a $250,000 bond

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The Conception was anchored off of Santa Cruz Island when it caught fire in the middle of the night. and his trial is set to begin on March 30, 2021, before United States District Judge George H. Wu who joined the court in 2007.

Boyla n is being represented by Georgina Wakefield and Gabriela Rivera of the Federal Public Defenders Off ice who were unavailable for comment.

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main channel in the Port of Los Angeles harbor shows the old Ports O’ Call restaurant, one of the iconic landmarks of the historic Ports O’ Call Village. The Ports O’ Call Village opened in July 1963 and included more than 40 shops and specialty restaurants sprawling along 27 acres of the San Pedro harbor front, according to an article published in February 1964 in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News.

“Final lease approval by the Los Angeles City Council has paved the way for further development of Los Angeles Harbor property into one of the nation’s outstanding tourist, recreational and merchandising complexes,” the article stated.

The article went on to say the attractions included speed boat rides, sailboat rides and instruction, harbor cruises and excursions aboard an old sidewheel riverboat complete with bar and entertainment were now in full operation. The site is now mostly vacant as the Port of Los Angeles makes way for a new tourist, recreational, and merchandising complex: San Pedro Public Market, which is being built over the old Ports O’ Call Village.

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California currently has one of the most expensive fishing licenses in the country

Legislation Proposal for a 365 Day of Purchase Fishing License California Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) re-introduced a bill that would change the calendar-based purchasing system for fishing licenses to a 365-day-of-purchase system.

By: JORDAN B. DARLING SACRAMENTO —On Feb. 16 California

Assemblymember Jim Wood re-introduced a bill sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association of California, proposing a transition from a calendar-based purchasing system to a 365 day-of-purchase system for California fishing licenses.

Under the current system fishing licenses in California expire on Dec. 31 of the current year and then are re-upped on Jan. 1. The bill proposes changing the expiration date to match the date-of-purchase allowing the angler to utilize the license for a full year without depending on the end of the calendar year.

“Fourteen states have transitioned to a 365-day license. According to Rob Southwick, a national marketing and economics expert who has studied fishing license sales, states that offer a 365-day license are outperforming revenue of states that only offer a calendar-based license.” said a Feb. 17 press release from Jim Wood’s website.

The bill also introduces a mobile application that would allow the angler to access their license from their phone without carrying around a physical copy.

This is not the first time that California has seen this bill in rotation. According to Wayne Kotow, executive director of the Coastal Conservation Association of California the bill has been seen four times.

“A couple of years ago they tried to up the fees over 130 percent to pay for the upgrade and that was a poison pill that killed the bill,” Kotow said. “We are trying to make sure that doesn’t happen… it

should not be on the backs of the anglers for this upgrade.”

The current bill shouldn’t have a price tag attached to it according to Kotow who said that there was a $4 million surplus in license fees from the increase of fishing licenses during the pandemic and an accompanying request of $750,000 to pay for the mobile application.

The most recent stall was in 2019, the bill was introduced under AB 1387 and included an auto-renewal policy, the bill had bipartisan support but was later stalled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the California Department of Fishing and Wildlife went ahead with the auto-renewal on fishing licenses but the 365-day license part of the bill was brought around for another round.

The bill would add to the California Department of Fishing and Wildlife R3 program. The program stands for recruitment, retention, and reactivation and is geared towards creating and sustaining involvement in outdoor sports and activities like fishing. Creating more accessibility to encourage participation.

“This bill also complements the current California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) R3 program,” Kotow said in a Feb. 16 press release. “R3 stands for Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation of California anglers, and what better way to achieve these goals than to boost the value of a license purchased by an angler? It’s kind of a no-brainer.”

Kotow said the bill is pretty simple and they would like to keep it that way.

It is simply a 365-day-of-purchase fishing license with a mobile application that will streamline the process with more accessible resources.

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Catalina Connection Walk the Virtual Red Carpet from Anywhere at the Conservancy’s Annual Ball April 10

By LINDSEY GLASGOW

AVALON —Black tie and boardshorts or ball gown and bunny slippers, Catalina Islander lovers from all over are invited to join the Catalina Island Conservancy for the 25th annual Conversancy Ball, “Under the Stars”, on April 10. Attendees will be able to tune in from their living room, saloon, on deck, or wherever they might be as this year’s event will be held virtually, a first for the annual fundraiser. The event raises money for the Conservancy’s

conservation, education, and recreation programs.

“We’d love guests to don festive black tie and board shorts or ballgowns and bunny slippers attire and walk our virtual red carpet, then pour a cocktail and join in from their living room, patio, or even their boat,” said Jen Poyer, senior manager, special events for Catalina Island Conservancy in an email.

The event will be held virtually to comply with local health and safety guidelines.

Virtual doors open at 4:45 p.m., the broadcast begins at 5 p.m., and the af-

ter-party starts at 5:45 p.m. Poyer said the event includes an interactive and engaging broadcast featuring a virtual red carpet, auction, and more. Auction items include vintage Catalina pottery pieces, Catalina artwork, experiences, and an opportunity to bid on songs that the live band will play during the virtual after party.

“There will definitely be some familiar faces, familiar tunes, and an exciting auction to participate in, but attendees will participate from wherever they are,” said Poyer in an email.

The annual event is the Conservancy’s major fundraising event of the year. Over the past 25 years, the Conservancy has raised more than $7.6 million through corporate and individual support of the annual Conservancy Ball.

This year’s event also included the launch of the Conservancy Challenge – a peer-to-peer fundraising challenge that invited individuals to make a donation or support their yacht club’s team in

a friendly competition. Each team that raised at least $6,000 by March 1 earned their own private virtual table to use during the ball.

“Like many other non-profit organizations, the effects of the pandemic have greatly affected us – and will continue to for years to come,” said Poyer in an email.

“Supporting the Conservancy through this program helps us to keep Catalina Island accessible for boaters, hikers, and nature lovers for generations to come.”

Virtual tickets are required and are complimentary. Virtual+ tickets are $150 and include a dinner kit available for pick-up the afternoon of the ball from any Bluewater Grill restaurant. Sponsorships begin at $1,600 and include additional benefits at each level, including an exclusive virtual sponsor gathering on April 7 with Conservancy leaders and other sponsors.

For more information, to purchase a ticket or donate an auction item, visit catalinaconservancy.org/ball.

Ventura Harbor Commission Talks Five Year Plan Ventura Harbor Commission met on Feb. 17 and touched base on the harbor’s five-year objectives and the quarterly update.

By JORDAN B. DARLING

INTRODUCTION V E N T U R A — The Vent u ra Ha rbor Commission met on Feb. 17 to touch base on the harbor’s long-term goals, five-year objectives, and the quarterly update. The five-year objectives were approved in a Feb. 5, 2020 harbor commission meeting after an initial workshop led by General Manager Brian Pendleton on Sept. 14, 2019, and a series of meetings with the commissioners. The commissioners are looking to hold a follow-up workshop this fall. The Harbor Commission’s objectives can fit into seven categories; Harbor Dredging, commercial fishing, Harbor Village, Harbor parking, and traffic circulation, Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, master tenant, and development parcels five and eight, and a public and civic engagement plan.

HARBOR DREDGING The Harbor Commission is looking to ensure that annual dredging occurs at the entrance of the federal harbor and

in the inner harbor as needed. The harbor commission will support and advocate for funding for the Army Corp of Engineers for the dredging, they are also participating with the California Marine Affairs Navigation Conference in support of state and federal assistance. In a milestone for the project the dredging project just received a bump in funding from congress pushed by Congresswoman Julia Brownley. The harbor’s annual dredging began on Feb. 11 and will be complete in March.

PUBLIC AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Part of public and civic engagement is developing a stronger community and a closer working relationship with stakeholders, business partners, and civic

leaders. They are still participating in COVID-19 messaging and coordination with businesses and are keeping an eye on COVID-19 impacts.

COMMERCIAL FISHING There are five strategies under commercial fishing focused on supporting current commercial fishing through stakeholder engagement, diversification, and infrastructure improvements. Ventura is looking to reactivate its commercial fishing association, continue to improve the commercial fishing services offered by the district, utilize the Ventura Shellfish Enterprise grant, and complete permitting and legislative approvals for the VSE project. Major milestones, the crane manufacture for the fish pier is undergoing final inspection and is set to be completed in the

next two months. Permits were obtained for fishermen’s storage units and should be completed by June 2021.

MASTER TENANTS AND DEVELOPMENT PARCELS FIVE AND EIGHT The harbor commission is looking to evaluate parcels five and eight and engage with master tenants. Construction was set to start on the dock replacement at the beginning of 2021, there has been a bi-weekly meeting with Portside’s commercial leasing team.

NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS AGENCY COLLABORATION Please see VENTURA, PAGE 24

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Port of San Diego Drilling Down on Air Pollution The Port of San Diego is moving forward with plans to comply with AB 617 to protect communities impacted by air pollution.

By JORDAN B. DARLING SAN DIEGO —On Feb. 11 the San Diego Board of Port Commissioners heard an update on the Maritime Clean Air Strategy.

MCAS is an extension of the port’s

climate action plan and a complementary effort of AB 617 Community Emission Reduction Program, requiring “new, community-focused actions that utilize statewide and regional strategies to reduce high cumulative exposure in California’s disadvantaged communities,” said the California Air Resources Board on their website.

MCAS is a subcommittee that meets bi-monthly to focus on the port’s efforts to transition to zero and near-zero emissions.

“MCAS is about...drilling down on the work we started with the climate action plan to say what are we going to do as the port to specifically address clean air issues,” said Michael Zucchet chairman

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FracTracker Alliance, Kyle Ferrar reported that the Marine Life Protection Act in Southern California has not done enough to protect the environment.

In the last issue, the Log staff covered 30x30, a piece of legislation implemented

by President Joe Biden to preserve 30 percent of United States land by 2030.

As part of the series of climate change-oriented actions, Biden called for a 60-day halt on new oil and gas drilling

the Bolsa Bay State Marine Conservation Area, two of 124 MPAs in the State of California, both were established as MPAs in 2012 after the initiation of the Marine Life Protection Act. The preserve, basin, and bay area are a part of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, which is one of the last and largest saltwater marshes in Southern California.

The wetlands are home to more than 65 species of fish, birds, invertebrates, and some mammals, a few that are on the endangered species list, according to the California Department of Fishing and Wildlife website.

Ferrar called for Newson to set an example for Biden to make the 60-day ban a permanent policy.

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permits on federal lands. According to Ferrar, there is no such policy that exists for California.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has allowed the Geological Energy Management Division to issue and reword new drilling permits on state lands driving the number up to 178 oil and gas wells on state lands, according to the Feb. 12 article from FracTracker Alliance.

In Southern California’s Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve there are 102 operational oil wells that are a part of the Huntington Beach oil field.

The preserve backs the Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area and

for the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners.

Part of AB 617 is identifying neighborhoods that are negatively impacted by air pollution, several portside communities in San Diego were identified, Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, and western National City. According to a Nov. 18, 2020 report to the Air Pollution Control Board, these communities experience higher levels of diesel pollution and more emergency room visits due to asthma.

Zucchet acknowledged the role that the harbor plays, saying that the harbor “plays no small hand” in the air pollution in National City and Barrio Logan.

Part of the port’s solution was creating a “haul road” as part of the revitalization plan. “Harbor Drive 2.0” will do a number of things but is mainly meant to drive truck traffic out of the neighborhood onto a dedicated haul road.

The port is also looking to replace a few trucks with electrical options to limit truck emissions.

“If you look at all the truck trips that are associated with the 10th avenue terminal a substantial number are a handful of vehicles making a ton of short-haul trips just replacing 3 or 4 trucks could have a huge impact by cutting the diesel truck trips,” said Zucchet.

The project would be $40 million but Zucchet is hoping to have a line of funding that could push the project into the design phase.

MCAS is still identifying goals, priorities, costs, and development scenarios for the further transition of the port.

The port is planning to post the MCAS discussion draft on their website for a 30-day review period sometime in the next two months, they are also looking towards a virtual MCAS workshop.

The board is planning to return with a Draft MCAS sometime in May.

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San Diego Yacht Club to Host Two Races Left in Sailing Rules Q&A Webinar Saturday Sailors Series with Dave Perry on March 17 Seal Beach Yacht Club will Dave Perry, a US Sailing National Judge, member of the US Sailing Appeals Committee, and the author of two books on the racing rules, will answer participant questions about sailing rules.

By LINDSEY GLASGOW SAN DIEGO —Sailors and race officials of all levels in the San Diego area have been invited to join San Diego Yacht Club and Dave Perry for a question and answer Zoom webinar about the sailing rules of racing. “Ask Dave! The Rules from Start to Finish” will be held March 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Perry will answer questions about the rules of sailing submitted by participants

and will also share some common rules situations. Perry is a US Sailing National Judge, member of the US Sailing Appeals Committee, and served as the Rules Advisor to five America’s Cup teams and to the US Sailing Team at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. He has also authored two books on the racing rules, Understanding the Racing Rules and Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes. Perry was inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2020.

“Dave has learned how to bring his same engaging and effective teaching style to the Zoom platform and is excited to work with the sailors and race officials in the San Diego area to know the rules better so they are more confident in close-quarter action at the starts and around the marks, and so they can play and run the game at a higher level,” said the event description on the San Diego Yacht Club’s website.

Participants can send in their questions ahead of time online and/or submit them during the session. To register for the event and submit questions visit sdyc. org/calendar/event/ask-dave/.

host the last two races in their Saturday Sailors Series on March 13 and 27.

By JORDAN B. DARLING

SE AL BE ACH —Seal Beach Yacht Club

will host the fourth and fifth race in their Saturday Sailors Series on March 13 and 27.

The race is open to all members of the Southern California Yachting Association and all recognized yacht and sailing organizations or any-one design fleet that establishes a class. Yachts racing in PHRF must have a current 2021 standing.

The race will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, and double jibs/ genoas for non-spinnaker classes and non-spinnaker yachts sailing in spinnaker classes are allowed.

The starting line and finishing line will be marked by two marks with orange flags located near point 38 on the

course chart, which can be found on the SLBYC website.

Sailing boats must pass between the two markers at the starting line to be counted on their second lap.

The first warning will sound off at 12:55 p.m. and boats must be in by 5:00 p.m. The race will be abandoned if a class does not have a boat cross the line by 4:30 p.m.

Trophies will be passed out on March 27 after the race and the number of trophies will be based on the number of boats that registered before Jan. 8.

You can register for the race at regattanetwork.com/event/21566. Registration is $85 for the series or $20 for individual races if registered by the Wednesday before the race and $30 after.

Entries have to be in by 9:00 a.m. on race day, racers can register online or paper entries can be mailed to RACE CHAIRMAN, Seal Beach Yacht Club, 255 Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803, or placed in the Race Entry Box at the Seal Beach Yacht Club.

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Long Beach Harbor High Points Series Starts on March 20 American Legion Yacht Club Facebook photo

By JORDAN B. DARLING LONG BEACH—Long Beach Harbor will

Sailors race in Newport Beach in the 2020 Whale Regatta, hosted by American Legion Yacht Club.

American Legion Yacht Club to Host Whale Regatta March 27 The race will start and finish in the vicinity of the Newport Pier and is dedicated to the annual migration of whales.

By: LINDSEY GLASGOW NEWPORT BE ACH —American Legion

Yacht Club will host the annual Whale Regatta in Newport Beach on March 27. The race is dedicated to the annual migration of gray whales, which journey from their nursery grounds in Baja, California, to their feeding grounds in Alaska between the months of March and May. The regatta will start and finish near Newport Pier. The first warning signal is scheduled for 11:25 a.m. on March 27.

The regatta will be governed by the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), except as altered by the Sailing Instructions. Sailing Instructions will be avail-

able after 10 p.m. on March 25 and will be posted to the American Legion Yacht Club website and on Regatta Network.

The fleet will be divided into appropriate classes based on their Base Random Leg Course (RLC) Ratings. There will be PHRF Classes, PHRF Non-Spinnaker classes, and Non-Spinnaker Cruising Classes. Cruising Class entrants without PHRF Certificate are required to submit a completed and signed Cruising Class Rating Form to the race committee chair via email at race@alyc.com.

Scoring will be according to RRS A4 Low Point System.

Registration can be completed online at regattanetwork.com/event/21787 5.2.

The entry fee is $35 if paid by 5 p.m. on March 25. An additional late entry fee of $5 is automatically added by Regatta Network after that date and time.

Moorings and transit slips are available through Newport Marina Park, which can be contacted at 949-270-8159.

For additional information about the regatta contact American Legion Yacht Club at 949-673- 5002.

hold the Long Beach Harbor High Points Series starting on March 20.

The eight-race series hosted by four different clubs will run periodically from March through September. The first race dubbed April Fools will be hosted by Shoreline Yacht Club.

The races will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024, released earlier this year, sailing instructions from the host club, and the Notice of Race.

It should be noted Performance Handicap Sailing Fleet local area C “RLC” course handicaps will be in use.

Races are open to; All members of the Southern California Yachting Association; Members of recognized yacht clubs and sailing clubs; And members of any one-design fleet with an established class.

Classes for the series will be established based on the entries for the March 20 race. There will be two PHRF classes, A and B, one Adjusted Handicap Nonspin class, and one-design classes will be

added as needed.

If a yacht wants to enter the Adjusted Handicap Non-spin class they will need to fill out the “Adjusted Handicap Nonspin Class” worksheet and the entry form found on the hosting club’s website. Corinthian ratings will be considered nonspin only for this regatta.

The warning for PHRF A will sound at 11:55 a.m., the race will start for PHRF A at 12 p.m., which is the five-minute warning for class B and non-spin, and one-design class(es) will follow after. The race will be called at 4:30 p.m.

Trophies will be passed out for each race at the host club following that day’s race. Boats aiming for series trophies have to race a minimum of four races to qualify and those trophies will be awarded after the final race.

Entering the entire series is highly encouraged but boats can enter races individually. Mailed entries can be sent directly to the host clubs and must be in by 6 p.m. the Thursday before the race. Late entries will be accepted directly to the host club and have to be in by 9 a.m. the day of the race. The entry fee will be $15 per race. For more entry details see the host club’s website. The full list of races and hosting clubs is available below.

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» 1. Shoreline Yacht Club (APRIL FOOLS) 3/20/21 » 2. Seal Beach Yacht Club (ENSENADA PREVIEW) 4/10/21 » 3. Navy Yacht Club Long Beach (ARMED FORCES DAY) 5/22/21 » 4. Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club (MURRAY GORDON MEM) 6/05/21 » 5. Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club (BEAT THE HEAT) 7/17/21 » 6. Shoreline Yacht Club (DOG DAYS OF SUMMER) 7/31/21 » 7. Seal Beach Yacht Club (HARBOR PURSUIT) 8/21/21 » 8. Navy Yacht Club Long Beach (ALL HANDS) 9/11/21

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Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act Gets Second Life A bill vetoed by President Trump that would phase out mesh drift gillnets in federal waters off the coast of California was reintroduced on Feb. 8.

By LINDSEY GLASGOW WASHINGTON —Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to phase out large-mesh drift gillnets in federal waters off the coast of California – the only place the nets are still used in the United States.

Senators Feinstein and Capito reintroduced the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act on Feb. 8.

Congress passed the bill last year but it was vetoed by President Trump on Jan. 1.

The legislation would phase out the use of drift gillnets over a five-year period.

“Let’s be clear: the Senate unanimously passed our bill and the House passed it shortly thereafter. There is no support to continue using these deadly nets in our waters,” said Senator Feinstein in a Feb. 8 statement. “Large-mesh driftnets indiscriminately kill whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea turtles, and other marine animals. It’s time to transition the industry to more efficient, sustainable, and profitable methods. Real-time data shows other fishing gear is more successful, profitable, and sustainable. Now that we have a new administration, I’m hopeful that Congress will quickly pass our bill and we can begin to phase driftnets out.”

Trump in vetoing the bill in part claimed it would not achieve its purported conservation benefits and that alPlease see DRIFTNET, PAGE 21

Deepset buoy gear, which uses a hook-and-buoy system that attracts swordfish with bait and alerts fishermen immediately when a bite is detected, is an alternative to drift gillnets.

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Sculpin Out the Catches  Anglers just off a half-day trip on Davey’s Locker’s Western Pride caught bass and sculpin off of Newport Beach. “Bass & Sculpin on our most recent half-day trips!” said the Feb. 18 Facebook post. “The Western Pride will be running Friday 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 5:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. trips.” The California scorpionfish, commonly known as sculpin is not just the mascot for the popular Ballast Point IPA, sculpins are found up and down the California coast and are “noted for their fighting qualities” according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

They can be caught by baiting a hook with squid or fish and lowering it to the rocky bottom where they are known to hang out.

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Shark on the Hook  A charter out of Dana Wharf Sportfishing caught a leopard shark on a mackerel before safely releasing it back into the water. “Leopard sharks are always a different catch,” said the Feb. 12 Facebook post. “The markings on these sharks are impressive and makes them look pretty cool!” Leopard sharks are one of the most common sharks in California, making their homes in kelp forests and feeding on small invertebrates and other small fish, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The shark gets its name from the dark ovals running across its back, which lighten with age.

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ternative gear for large-mesh drift gillnets “has not been proven to be an economically viable substitute.”

Mesh drift gillnets are between a mile and a mile-and-a-half long and can extend 200-feet below the ocean sur- Fishbrain releases a forecast report that face and are left in the ocean overnight helps you find the best times for fishing to catch swordfish and thresher sharks.

The nets have been criticized because at least 60 other marine species, including whales, dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, fish, and sharks, can also become entangled, injuring or killing them. Most of these animals referred to as bycatch are then discarded.

The bill would provide a buyout program to compensate for retiring largemesh drift gillnets and provide additional financial support to switch to alternative gear, such as deep-set buoy gear. Deep-set buoy gear uses a hook-and-buoy system that attracts swordfish with bait and alerts fishermen immediately when a bite is detected.

Federal waters off the California coast remain the only place the nets are still allowed in the United States. In 2018, California passed a four-year phase-out of mesh drift gillnets in state waters to protect marine life.

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start-up Fishbrain saw user numbers surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Developers in Sweden created a mobile app for anglers that is supposed to improve the fishing experience.

Fishbrain was launched in 2012 by Jens Persson and Johan Attby in Stockholm, Sweden. The app virtually connects anglers, allows them to keep a digital log of their catches, and provides several utility features for anglers that let them find and track the best spots.

The app garnered a lot of users in 2020 when COVID-19 locked down the world and limited recreation to one’s household or outdoor activities. The app saw roughly a 61 percent increase in users during 2020, compared to 2019, according to a Feb. 9 article by ZDNet. “As its growing popularity became clear, Fishbrain was established with the aim of providing fishing enthusiasts with a digital platform that can be a tool for every part of their angling experience,” said John Attby, CEO, and

founder of Fishbrain to ZDNet in their Feb. 9 article. “With data and sophisticated technology at its core and an engaged community as its heart, Fishbrain has become a social network that both inspires and equips users across the globe to have more fun by fishing smarter, not harder.”

The app saw an 8.7 percent growth in the California market alone. There have been 10,573,719 catches logged on Fishbrain as of Feb. 22 according to the app’s website.

Aside from the social networking features offered on the app, users have access to depth maps, which show you depth changes and help you to find structures that fish may hide in; Waypoints to keep track of fishing spots; Fishing spots, recommendations on where to go; And Fishing forecasts that let you track weather patterns and conditions.

The most recent version of the app added a marketplace featuring gear recommendations from popular brands.

There are two versions of the app, a free version and Fishbrain Pro that is $74.99 and will connect you to extra features in the app. The app is available in the App Store and on Google Play.

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boat owner completes a significant project without notifying his or her insurance company. Repair and modification projects often have no effect on a boat’s market value, but large projects such as a restoration of an older boat may increase the value significantly. Failure to advise the insurance company of these projects may limit the payout for a catastrophic loss to the value of the boat as it was originally determined by the insurance company. It appears that our reader failed to update his insurance company regarding his boat projects, and his insurance claim was limited accordingly.

The insurance company’s payment to our reader of the full insured value of the boat will also complicate his claim against third parties such as the repair company and the marina. Those third parties may claim that he would be “unjustly enriched” if he pursued a claim against them since he has already collected from his insurance company. This argument may or may not succeed, but the boat owner will face a number of other legal obstacles.

First, when an insurance company pays a claim to a boat owner for the full insured value of the boat, a provision of the insurance policy automatically assigns any claim that the boat owner may have against third parties to the insurance company. This “assignment,” also known as insurance “subrogation,” allows the insurance company to pursue third parties to recover the amount that was paid to the insured boat owner. For our reader, this means that a lawsuit against the repair company or the marina may be brought by the insurance company, but his claims will be limited to any damages that he may have suffered that were not covered by the insurance payment.

And this brings up another legal obstacle.

When the insurance company paid our reader for the total loss of his yacht, they paid the agreed value for everything that fell under the policy’s definition of the “vessel.” This definition will generally include all equipment, machinery, and fixtures that are reasonably necessary for the intended use of the vessel. This usually includes everything that is permanently attached to the boat, but it may also include sails, furniture, and navigation-

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al tools. This definition is important because it means that our reader has been paid by his insurance company, and he has therefore assigned his right to sue a third party, for everything that falls within the definition of “vessel.” His recently completed boat projects will certainly fall within that definition, which may therefore limit his right to pursue third parties for damages relating to those projects.

Boat owners often view their marine insurance policy as a routine part of their boat paperwork that requires little attention beyond the payment of the annual premium invoice. But this is not your car insurance policy. Boat owners must be well versed in the actual terms of their marine insurance policy. As discussed above, this includes a periodic review of the insured value. It also includes the maintenance and upkeep of the boat, but that discussion is for another installment of this column.

David Weil is licensed to practice law in the state of California and as such, some of the information provided in this column may not be applicable in a jurisdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal situations are alike, and it is impossible to provide accurate legal advice without knowing all the facts of a particular situation. Therefore, the information provided in this column should not be regarded as individual legal advice, and readers should not act upon this information without seeking the opinion of an attorney in their home state.

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Both recreational anglers and commercial fishermen who use pots and traps would need to switch to ropeless gear by 2025 if AB 534 passes.

Bill Introduced That Would Require California Trap Fisheries Use Ropeless Gear by 2025 AB 534, The Whale Entanglement Prevention Act, would require all trap fisheries, including spiny lobster, to use ropeless gear in an effort to eliminate whale entanglements.

By: LINDSEY GLASGOW SACRAMENTO —A bill has been proposed that would require all California fisheries that use traps and pots to transition to ropeless gear by November 1, 2025, in hopes of eliminating whale and other marine life entanglements.

Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland), along with co-sponsors Social Compassion in Legislation and The Center for Biological Diversity, introduced AB 534, The Whale Entanglement Prevention Act on Feb. 10. The bill would apply to all trap fisheries, both commercial and recreational, including California Dungeness crab, rock crab, spiny lobster, and spot prawn, among others.

“As we move into the future, we can have both productive crabbing operations and oceans that are safe for whales and sea turtles,” said Assemblymember Bonta in a Feb. 10 released statement.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service reported three whale entanglements in 2019 were connected to California commercial Dungeness crab gear and 15 could not be pegged to a particular fishery. In 2019, an endangered leatherback sea turtle was also found dead and entangled in rock crab gear, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service.

“No whales, no sea turtles, or any other marine creatures should be getting entangled off California, not when there’s technology that can prevent that,” said Kristen Monsell, the ocean legal director at the Center Biological Diversity.

Ropeless gear, also known as “pop-up”

or “buoy-less” gear, reduces entanglement risk by removing the static vertical lines in the water column and allows traps on the seafloor to be remotely called to the surface. However, some in the commercial fishing industry raised concerns with its high cost and effectiveness. Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA) Executive Director Mike Conroy said they have been actively involved in testing this alternative gear but said it was still largely being developed.

“We applaud the assemblyman for thinking about this important issue it’s just premature,” said Conroy. “…from a functionality standpoint, availability standpoint, safety standpoint, and enforceability standpoint it just doesn’t make sense today.”

Chris Voss, the president of the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara, shared similar concerns about ropeless gear.

“Law enforcement struggles because they don’t know where we’re fishing, we struggle because we don’t know where each other are fishing and it becomes a serious navigational risk because they can pop up in front of us if we’re traveling along,” said Voss.

Monsell said they recognize the gear right now is more expensive and isn’t quite developed out. She said they are hopeful the date in the bill will help drive innovation and solve some of the hurdles that currently exist.

“I like to think of drones as one example, a few years ago they were incredibly expensive, you didn’t really see them out anywhere and now everybody has a drone and they’re everywhere, so technology can advance very quickly,” said Monsell.

Conroy also said the PCFFA remained hopeful Assemblymember Bonta would reach out to those who the legislation would touch.

“I don’t think anybody who is in the industry has heard of the bill before it was introduced and I think we could have saved a lot of time, energy, and effort and we could have come together to come to something we could all get behind,” said Conroy.

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By Bob Vanian of 976Bite.com SAN DIEGO — It is March 1, 2021, as this report is being prepared and one might think that the big news of the report would be that the two-month annual rockfish closure in Southern California waters has come to an end. That is indeed newsworthy and something for anglers to celebrate but the early arrival of bluefin tuna in local offshore waters has stolen the headlines!

There had been some recent reports of long-range boats seeing bluefin tuna while traveling through the offshore area between Punta Colnett and San Martin Island but I do not think anyone expected what happened a few days ago when there was a very good showing of bluefin tuna within 30 miles of Point Loma. This showing of bluefin was for boats fishing between the 230 Spot and the area to the west of the 371 Bank at about 30 miles 220 degrees from Point Loma. There were a few boats in the area that were chasing around spots of breaking bluefin that were showing under birds and every once in a while someone would hook and sometimes catch a bluefin. The bluefin were biting on poppers and iron that were cast to the breaking fish. The bluefin were running from 35 to 100 pounds and most were in the 35 to 50-pound range.

There have been some spots of breaking bluefin seen in that same sector since the fish first showed up in the area a few days ago and there was also a report about a few bluefin being caught at around 40 miles from Point Loma at the Upper Hidden Bank. In other offshore areas, there are also yellowtail and a chance at some bluefin for boats fishing the offshore waters further down the Mexican coast outside of the stretch

between Punta Colnett and San Martin Island. The yellowtail fishing has been good down this way and several days ago there was a 50-pound bluefin caught outside of San Martin Island. H&M Landing recently had Old Glory out fishing a 1.5 day trip to the offshore waters off Punta Colnett and they had 26 anglers find good yellowtail fishing for a catch of 90 yellowtail and 8 bonito.

In closer to the Mexican coast, there continues to be very good fishing for rockfish, reds and lingcod for boats fishing at the high spot area off Punta Colnett. Fisherman’s Landing had Pacific Queen fishing a recent 1.5-day trip where 33 anglers caught 175 rockfish, 117 reds, and 7 lingcod.

The bottom fishing also continues to be good around Los Coronado Islands.

H&M Landing had Legend and Alicia fishing recent trips around Los Coronado Islands and Legend had a fish count of 13 anglers on a full-day trip catching 75 rockfish, 40 reds, 10 sheephead, and 5 lingcod. Alicia had a full-day trip with 11 anglers who caught 45 rockfish, 30 whitefish, 22 reds, and one sheephead.

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Los Coronado Islands but the report was that the few yellowtail that were located did not respond to the sardines and iron anglers were presenting to them.

Good bottom fishing areas around Los Coronado Islands have been at the hard bottom to the north and the northwest of North Island in 35 to 50 fathoms as well as at hard bottom spots to the east and northeast of North Island in 20 to 25 fathoms. Another productive rockfish zone has been fishing the ridge below and outside of South Island in 25 to 50 fathoms.

The area a short way below the Rockpile has also been producing some rockfish along with a few short-sized lingcod and legal-sized lingcod.

In addition to local bluefin, the other big news to report is the end of the annual two-month rockfish closure in Southern California waters which came to an end at midnight on March, 1. Today was opening day and there were quite a few boats out fishing for rockfish this morning with anglers celebrating the end of the 2 month closure period. Everyone was anxious to drop their line down to fish that have not been fished for the past two months. Skippers were reporting finding good bottom fishing for a mix of reds and assorted rockfish.

Some of the best rockfish areas in the San Diego region are hard bottom areas outside of the Green Tank at Point Loma, at “The 270” out to the west of Mission Bay, off the upper end of La Jolla, at the ridge outside of Del Mar and at

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The yellowtail and white seabass fishing along the San Diego County Coast has been scratchy but there have been occasional showings of yellowtail at La Jolla.

Seaforth Sportfishing recently reported that New Seaforth found some white seabass action and caught one white seabass out of 3 white seabass hookups.

The occasional showings of yellowtail have occurred between the Whistler Buoy at Point Loma and Del Mar with the most consistent area for a chance at yellowtail or white seabass being outside of the upper end of La Jolla.

Yellowtail have been located by finding meter marks, sonar marks, and spots of breaking fish which are usually marked by working birds. Finding areas of bait is a way to try and be at “the right spot at the right time” if and when some yellows decide to show.

If you locate yellowtail, good choices have been surface iron, yo-yo iron, and sardines or mackerel that are fished on a dropper loop rig. Fresh frozen squid has also been effective, a more productive method has been to fish two squid on a single hook down near the bottom on a dropper loop rig.

The yellowtail found along the coast have been quality-sized fish with most up in the 15 to 25-pound class. Good choices for surface iron include Salas 7X lights and Tady 45’s in blue and white, mint and sardine colors. Good choices for yo-yo iron include Salas 6X and Salas 6X Jr. jigs in blue and white, scrambled egg and blue and chrome.

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Prior to today’s rockfish opener, the fishing along the San Diego County coastal fishing was focused on fishing for sand bass, calico bass, and sculpin with hard bottom and structure spots producing what was some pretty good to at times very good fishing. The best area for sand bass has been fishing the region ranging from above the Imperial Beach Pier on down to the Imperial Beach Pipeline in 7 to 12 fathoms.

Going further north, other productive areas for a mix of sand bass, calico bass, and sculpin have been the hard bottom to the northwest of Buoy #3 at Point Loma, the Jetty Kelp outside of Mission Bay, the upper end of La Jolla, the Anderson and Buccaneer Pipelines, the artificial reefs outside of Oceanside Harbor and Box Canyon.

There have been a few halibut biting up and down the San Diego County coast and there was a 28-pound halibut reported caught a few days ago for a private boater drifting outside of the kelp line at La Jolla. Additional places where occasional halibut have been reported have been San Diego Bay, outside of the Imperial Beach Pier, the Yukon Shipwreck off Mission Beach, the sunken NEL Tower off Mission Beach, outside of South Ponto Beach, the Buccaneer Pipeline, and the artificial reefs off Oceanside.

The first day of spring is soon coming on March 20, 2021, but the bluefin tuna have already kicked off the 2021 offshore fishing season! I hope you are ready for some bluefin tuna action! Keep on fishing and I hope to see you out on the water sometime soon!

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HARBOR PARKING STUDY AND TRAFFIC CIRCULATION The objective for harbor parking is to increase and maximize visitor parking and traffic circulation. Strategies for the objectives are, evaluate pedestrian, bicycling, and parking around the harbor and make improvements and management plans for parking and traffic circulation.

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52’ OCEAN SUPER SPORT 2001 Arguably the best outfitted Ocean 52 SS in US! $201K in upgrades & additions since 2017. Too much to list!

Shoreline Yacht Group, Stephen: 310-365-0055

POWERBOATS

REAL SHIPS 77' EXPEDIATION YACHT 2003 Robust Steel/Aluminum construction with luxurious interiour. Twin engines, bow thruster, 19' Jet Tender, 4000 lb crane.

Asking $3,750,000.

Contact Joe Johnson Builder/Broker: 561-788-1948 or joejohnson@unitedyachts.com.

SAILBOATS

27’ ODAY SAILBOAT: Beautiful! Yanmar 7HP, new wiring, batteries, fuel pump and starter.

Furling jib, adjustable backstay. Strong save.

Fun to sail. Very maneuverable in tight spots. $7,500. 949-290-1647, 909-631-7669.

MULTI-HULL BOATS

42’ PT 1989: With twin Cummins diesels, Furuno electronics, genset, windlass, 50 gal bait tank and more. Very mechanically sound. $79,500. Nancy, bkr: 562-252-2167.

THE MOTIVATOR 54’ Pacifica Custom Sportfisher, 2006 rebuild ALL NEW; Series 60 Detroit diesels. Twin 12kw Northern Lights generators. Near flawless mechanically and aesthetically. Specs, current survey available. 949-633-8001, motivatormark@gmail.com.

49’ OCEAN CATAMARAN 2000: Hull #5 of 14.

U.S. built. Great liveaboard/cruiser. Has twin 40hp Yanmar 4JH3 with saildrives. 3 staterooms. Sectra watermaker, Isotherm refer & freezer, washer/dryer, 400 watts solar, 2000 watt inverter/charger. Raymarine instruments. $179,000. 805-270-8140.

42’ CHRIS CRAFT 1985 Spacious interior with island queen berth forward. Full queen aft berth. Custom hardwood salon flooring. Large galley w/opposing dinette. $69,000.

Purcell Yachts Gerry 310-701-5960, gerry@purcellyachts.com. www.purcellyachts.com

43’ WELLCRAFT PORTOFINO 1996 A great cruising boat. Sleeps 2 in forward stateroom, 2 single berths. Up to 10 passengers can be accommodated. New hardwood flooring. $99,900. |Gerry Purcell: 310-701-5960, PURCELLYACHTS.COM, GERRY@PURCELLYACHTS.COM.

28’ CAL-28 1964 Fiberglass. Roller furling, lazy Jacks, storm jib, Newer 6hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard. New Jabsco head. New 15g holding tank with flush deck access. $2,950. Call 760-644-3835.

55’ SYMBOL CPMY `94 Twin Cat 435’s, stabilized, duel electronics, inverter, 25kw Kohler generator, watermaker, Avon sportboat, Strataglass enclosures. Hauled & painted a year ago! $288,000, lets get creative! Nancy Adair: 562-252-2167, bkr.

SAILBOATS MARINA OWNED BOATS Sailboats for sale ranging from 22ft to 30ft, located in Los Angeles Harbor in Leeward Bay Marina: 310-830-5621 and Pacific Yacht Landing. Slips can be available to buyers, but NOT for live-aboard status. Partial list includes: 26’ Oday, 27’ Catalina, 26’ Islander.

Subject to change.

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58’ FORBES COOPER QUEENSHIP: Heavy construction and wide 18’3? beam provides unparalleled comfort and space. Remodeled and updated interior. Less than 400 total hours.

Twin Detroit 6-92’s. Two full baths with jacuzzi tub. Two full staterooms, 50? TV, washer/dryer, dishwasher, extra freeser and refrigerator.

Ready to enjoy and LLC owned. $325,000.

520-204-2024, gwilson@wwdb.org.

44’TROJAN EXPRESS YACHT 1996

65’ MCKINNA LLC OWNED

Made for cruising in comfort with spacious layout. Two staterooms can sleep four. Twin Cat 420hp diesels, full electrionics, etc. Sleek lines give her great dock appeal. $112,000.

Purcell Yachts Gerry 310-701-5960, gerry@purcellyachts.com.

Electronics, satellite TV, hydraulic Swim platform, inflatable w/OB, 3 station controls, stabilizers, thruster, water maker, two generators, two davits, $499.000.

Gerry Purcell: 310-701-5960, PURCELLYACHTS.COM, GERRY@PURCELLYACHTS.COM

TURNKEY 30’ CATALINA TALL RIG, 1979: Westerbeke diesel. Great for cruising, daysailing, or racing. Updated upholstery, plumbing, electrical, decks. New B&G Zeus chartplotter, Raymarine autopilot, windlass/anchor, fuel tank, inverter/charger, jib and mainsail lazy cradle. Includes asym. $29,500. 949-677-8530

www.pacificyachtlanding.com

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35’ CHEOY LEE LION SLOOP 1966: A real beauty – berthed at SDYC since the mid 1980s, this classic sailing yacht is ready for her new owners. New engine, freshly painted cabin top and cockpit. Excellent brightwork. Must see! $49,000. Call Blake at 619-665-7398 or email blake@stanmiller.com.

DONATIONS

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35’ SANTANA 1979: With Avon dinghy & 5hp Mercuy outboard. Fully race equipped. Located Balboa Yacht Club, Newport Beach #C-68.

Yanmar diesel. Recent survey. $15,000. Call Jeff Allen: 949-220-9225.

(310) 514-4985

SLIPS, DOCKS, MOORINGS 45’ NEWPORT MOORING: Close to Harbor exit. “A” Mooring field. Save an hour trolling through the harbor if you’re headed to open water or park and load away from the madness of the tour boats, Ferry and boardwalk and cruise the harbor! $38,000. Hooper@ymail.com.

cabrilloway@westrec.com

28’-130’ SLIPS AVAILABLE! 46’ KELLY-PETERSEN 1983

42’ CATALINA 1989: STARFIRE is a very wellmaintained Catalina 42, with rebuilt Yanmar engine. 2 spinnakers, chartplotter, VHF, stereo, Caribe hard bottom dinghy with 20hp Honda outboard. Long Beach. Asking $89,000. Call Geoff at 949-510-4073 or geoff@stanmiller.com

End-Ties available for Catamarans. Beautiful New Marina! Shortest Run to Catalina!

Magnificently maintained. Pristine. World renowned perfect cruising vessel. Repowered 100HP Yanmar. Northern Lights generator. Watermaker. New refrigeration.

New solar, davits, cuising spinnaker, etc. $149,000. Call Leslie: 949-632-1289.

50’ AVALON MOORING FOR SALE Price reduced to $425,000...LOWEST priced 50’ mooring in the harbor and longest afternoon sun!!!

Contact Steve Ginder: 714-501-0549.

42’ SAILING CRUISING CATAMARAN

3366 VIA LIDO: Newly remodeled Class A Marina. Slips up to 85’. Fine dining & retail nearby. Easy ingress/egress. Take advantage now before the slips are gone! 949-705-3499.

3-4 state rooms, Partners wanted, to be moored in Newport Beach. Must be a responsible boater. Call/txt 714-369-4060 or email wayacht@aol.com for details.

47’ GULFSTAR SAILMASTER Repowered 2003; major $250K refit 20092015. SECOND $250K refit 2015-2020!

Virtually EVERYTHING on OHANA has been replaced with very best available: LP paint, sails, rigging, electronics, watermaker, electrical, generator, plumbing, more. LLC owned! $275,000.

Bob Sherman, YachtSource: 619-847-1122 or bshermancnest@yahoo.com

34’ CATALINA-SLIP AVAILABLE-1998

45’ HUNTER 45CC, 2008: San Diego. Exellent condition. Yanmar 75hp. New autopilot, AGM batteries, solar system, watermaker, generator.

Furling main/jib, Much more! LLC boat, no sales tax! $225,000. 858-736-7268, WindnSeaHoldings@gmail.com.

Near gate entrance. Excellent condition.

All electronics at helm, 32 mile radar, plotter, VHF, wind/speed/depth logs. $39,500.

Santa Barbara slip available with boat.

Paul 805-291-2352, cpaul808@gmail.com.

CT-48’ CENTER COCKPIT CRUISER, 1981: Perkins 65hp, 3 cabins, 2 heads, new running rigging, bottom paint, upholstery and interior carpet in 2021. Spacious teak interior, very comfortable. $64,000. Chris: 619-762-0079 46’ CAL 1974: A beauty. Excellent world-class cruiser w/pilothouse Salon, or ‘two-bedroom two-bath’ condo, vacation home. Like new condition. Total retrofit. www.cal46.com. So much value. Solid, strong, new. $81,000.

619-243-6695.

50’ MOORING FOR SALE

SLIPS, DOCKS, MOORINGS

40’ NEWPORT HARBOR MOORING D-31: The mooring is in the most protected area of Newport Harbor. Location: Off Ruby Ave on the north side of Balboa Island. $45,000. Contact: 949-233-2710.

40’ OUTSIDE MOORING IN NEWPORT HARBOR Highly desirable outside mooring makes parking your boat a cinch. Conveniently located near 15th Street dock near American Legion Yacht Club. $40,000/obo.

Kenny: 714-342-9438

Number H-045. Located between Lido Isle and American Legion. Maintenance services done by South Mooring Co. 2/21.

Great location. Great investment. $47,900.

Call with questions: 310-880-7244

50’ NEWPORT BEACH MOORING in the Ablock. $45,000 obo, terms possible. Call or text 602-999-4664.

55’ NEWPORT BEACH OUTSIDE MOORING C-76 Near Coronado Street & public pier. $53,000. Call 760-644-3835.

55’ NEWPORT BEACH MOORING #A-142: Near harbor entrance between E & F Street on Balboa Penininsula. $60,000. Keith: 949-300-4813, klumpkin@earthlink,net.

UP TO 50’ SLIPS AVAILABLE Chula Vista n (619)422-2595

UP TO 80’ SLIPS AVAILABLE

65’ & 55’ MOORINGS WITH BOATS

Los Angels Harborn (310)834-7113

25’ SLIPS AVAILABLE

Redondo Beach n (310)376-0431 46’ HUNTER 460, 2000: Marina del Rey, CA. Yanmar 75hp engine, staysail, furled jib, full batten main, dinghy with outboard, radar, GPS & autopilot. Prime condition. $140,000.

702-480-5662.

UP TO 70’ SLIPS AVAILABLE San Pedro n (310)732-2252

TAKING RESERVATIONS Coronado n (619)435-5203

You can place your ad through our website at www.thelogclassifieds.com.

45’ MOORING FOR SALE (H-079): Newport Pier, between Marina Park and Lido Isle. All inspections are up to date. $45,000 OBO. E-mail: Jgrentaloffices@gmail.com. Call/Text: 310-847-9159.

45’ MOORING FOR SALE in Newport Beach.

Mooring located in B field near Balboa Island.

Recently serviced and possible to expand length. Great access in very desirable location. $49,000. 949-375-9434.

To place your classified ad(s), call Jon: 800-887-1615

#A214 and #A225. The 65’ mooring is #A214 with sailboat, asking $65,000.

The 55’ mooring is #A225 with powerboat, asking $55,000. Call 949-278-4496, ClaudiaGil1983@gmail.com

AVALON MOORINGS FOR SALE 30 ft. to 130 ft.

Inside/Outside www.avalonmooringsforsale.com

310-544-4667 310-795-2311 n

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BAYSIDE VILLAGE MARINA, NEWPORT BEACH

CAPTAIN/MANAGER WANTED for Lobster Fishing operation. No license necessary. Profit sharing and ownership opportunity. Call 310-487-6467.

Slips and storage. Call for availability.

949-673-1331

AL LARSON MARINA Slips & Moorings Buoys from 25’ to 55’, at $10.00/ft. Closest Run to Catalina.

Beverages & Snacks Sold in Office.

310-832-0526 or 1046larsomarina@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

LIGHTHOUSE YACHT MARINA: 1ST & 2ND MONTH 1/2 OFF (With This Ad), 34’ END-TIE FOR CAT OR TRI + 25’ TO 50’ SLIPS. L.A. HARBOR. Water/electricity/dock box included.

Showers, laundry, pario area. Gated, clean & quiet, lockers. Close port to... Catalina. Berth 205-B, 1300 Anchorage Rd, Wilmington. Call Barbara: 310-834-9595. www.lighthouseyachtmarina.com. Email barbgmarina@gmail.com.

LONG BEACH SLIPS & END-TIES 25’-50’: NO LIVEABOARDS. Harbor Light Landing Marina, views of downtown and Queen Mary. Call 619-807-7245. Email: lance@harboryc.com

VUE MARINA is the newest and nicest marina within Newport Beach and features 18 slips ranging from 45’ to 75’.

Contact VUE Marina at 949-705-3499 or dockmaster@rwmarinadev.com to learn more about slip availability, boat size options, and any other important questions you might have.

DERECKTOR VENTURA has recently opened in Ventura Harbor. We are lookin gfor mechanics to join our team. Please give Leonor a call at 805-642-6755 or email leonora@derektormh.com.

EXPERIENCED YACHT SALES PERSON NEEDED for Purcell Yacht’s new San Pedro office.

Email resume to gerry@purcellyachts.com then call 310-823-2040.

THE BEST 45’ MOORING IN NEWPORT: Close to Old Balboa, Pavilion & city parking. recently serviced. ready to end $$$ slip fees and enjoy the harbor. Do the math. A283.

Yotdoc@earthlink.net

NOW HIRING CAPTAINS FOR SEAL TOURS $1,000 BONUS PLAN

BRAND NEW MARINA: Slips 25’-75’. Private, quiet harbor, close to the beach, shopping, restaurants, parking, and more.

Call 714-840-5545 or email info@huntingtonharbourmarina.com.

MARINA CORTEZ - SAN DIEGO: Stunning location, improved amenities. 10’ - 120’ slips, end ties, and side ties. 30’ Slips available NOW. Call 619-291-5985.

REAL ESTATE

NEWPORT BEACH 30’ MOORING #H068: Excellent location, just off 15th Street public dock near Veterans Memorial Park on the Peninsula. 25’ mooring that has been upgraded to allow 30’ boat. All current fees have been paid. $26,000. Selling for my mom. Call Keith: 949-795-7764 if interested.

Have fun driving a Hydra Terra amphibious vehicle and sharing the history of our region. Entertain visitors while educating them about our historical city! CDL is a plus, but not required because we’ll train you and prepare you to test for one. Compensation: $21.00/hr + tips + Benefits. Employment Type: Full-time. Come join the fun-employed where every day is a vacation! Old Town Trolley Tours and SEAL Tours are looking for enthusiastic individuals to Captain San Diego’s popular SEAL Tour.

Must apply on line: www.trolleytours.com/san-diego/join-cast

HOT MARKET IN REAL ESTATE! Find out what your home value is for FREE. Knowledge is power.

Call 949-278-4496, ClaudiaGil1983@gmail.com Claudia at KW. #01399532, #01898399

DOCKYDOCK WET/DRY BOAT BATH LINER: 10mo. old, approximately 10.5’ beam by 32’ length and fits under powerboat with 28-30” draft for drive clearance. 20 year lifespan. Cost $3,300. $1,800. 818-309-8877.

(310) 521-0200 drystorage@cabrillowaydrystorage.com

DRY STORAGE 375 Spaces to 45’ KAYAK RACKS Now Available!

ISLAND YACHT ANCHORAGE: LOS ANGELES HARBOR. 25’-50’ SLIPS AVAILABLE. SOME LIVEABOARD. CALL 310-830-1111.

L.A. HARBOR Leeward Bay: (310) 830-5621 25’ slips, $9.00-10.00/ft. 30’-39’ slips, $11.00/ft.

40-50’ premium slips, $12.00/ft.

Pacific Yacht Landing: (310) 830-0260 20’26’ slips, $10.00/ft. 28’-32’ slips, $11.00/ft.

33’-45’ slips, $12.00/ft. End slips, $13.00/ft.

Email your classified advertisement(s) to: classifieds@thelog.com.

PARASAILING CAPTAIN WANTED

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PIER 32 MARINA, SAN DIEGO BAY: 28’ slips available now! Call 619-477-3232 or email office@pier32marina.com.

POINT LOMA MARINA - SAN DIEGO: Call for slip availability. Call 619-718-6260 or email office@pointlomamarina.com.

PUT YOUR SAILBOAT IN TO CHARTER in Dana Point Harbor with Aventura Sailing Association. Have your boat make money when you aren’t using it! Slips available. 949-493-9493.

SAN DIEGO MOORING COMPANY: Visit our website for information & application www.sandiegomooring.com or call 619-291-0916.

SLIP AVAILABLE ON BALBOA ISLAND South Bay Front near the ocean. Sailboats 55 to 65 foot. Call 949-688-0299.

SLIPS AVAILABLE - 3388 VIA LIDO Newport Beach. $6,000 to $13,000 monthto-month. Power & water included.

Call 949-441-6252 or email jzd2@netzero.com for more information.

COMMERCIAL LOBSTER FISHING BUSINESS: Includes permit, boat, traps. Turn Key. Age forces sale. Boat 20’ x 9.5’, Volvo diesel. Call 949-375-2517 You can place your Log classified ad by calling 800-887-1615, emailing classifieds@thelog.com, or directly online at www.thelogclassifieds.com

HELP WANTED BOAT CAPTAIN NEEDED: San Pedro. US Water Taxi. We are looking for a Boat Captain.

Must have 100-Ton Master (required). For more information please call 310-519-8230 or email jflores@watertaxius.com.

in Marina del Rey for 2021 season.

USCG Masters license required.

Near Coastal. Drug Free.

Competitive pay and excellent tips.

Email resume mark@marinadelreyparasailing.com PROPERTY MANAGER - NEWPORT BEACH: Part-time, hourly. Hands-on worker, not a supervisor. Flexible schedule, must live within 30 minutes of Newport Harbor. House Maintenance: -Handyman for minor repairs. Understand all systems, heating, cooling, alarms, security, lighting, electrical, plumbing. Coordinate with service providers, Gardener, garbage collection, window washers, possibly house keeper. Boat and Dock Maintenance: Basic Marine, Understand boat systems, diesel, electrical and plumbing. -Weekly Maintenance. Varnish, paint, polish as needed. -Coordinate with suppliers, boatyards, technicians, wash down crew. Others duties that may be assigned.

Required: -Background check and references. Non Disclosure, Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement. Please send letter of introduction and resume to pmgr92660@gmail.com.

THE SAN DIEGO MOORING CO. HAS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Please email Vanessa Hofmann at The San Diego Mooring Company for more information.vhofmann@sandiegomooring.com

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BOATING COURSES/SCHOOLS BECOME A MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR Best in business. NAVTECH/US Surveyors. Marine surveyor course.

1-800-245-4425, www.navsurvey.com.

Commercial & recreational available.

YACHT DELIVERY

YACHT DELIVERY

DELIVERIES, INSTRUCTION, and all other professional Captain services. Sail, power. www.KeithEricson.com, 619-275-3839, San Diego Skippers Association

USCG LICENSED CAPTAINS for deliveries, instruction, charters, marine consultation, yacht management and more. Powerboats and sail boats.

Competitive rates. Get a FREE phone or online estimate today. http://LongBeachBoatCaptains.com 877-5-CAPTAIN (877-522-7824) Capt. Roy Merlino USCG 8462325 Capt. Darren Cowdery USCG 4050573

BOAT STORAGE & TRANSPORT

GENERAL SERVICES

USCG LICENSED 100-TON MASTER

Marine interior design, fabrication.

Enclosures, affordable custom mattresses, window replacement, exterior and interior cushions, carpet and canvas. 25 years experience. Serving San Diego to LA. 858-329-1140, 949-375-1770, www.3mcanvas.com, threemcanvas@yahoo.com.

A&D Logistics, Inc., previously Cal Western Boat Movers. Visit our website: http://aanddlogistics.com. 50 years experience. Call 619-722-6113.

Delivery, Lessons, Private Captain.

Sail/Power. Over 180,000 documented Intl blue water miles. Well respected in the marine industry. Many dozens of references. Jeffry Matzdorff: 323-855-0191, earthakat@msn.com. www.offshoredeliveryskipper.com.

YACHT DELIVERY

3M CUSTOM INTERIORS & CANVAS

YACHT INTERIORS

Local - World Wide Capt. Michael Elias. USCG Lic. Power - Sail, 8th issue. 260,000+ miles.

562-896-3797 EMAIL: melias51@hotmail.com

CUSTOM FABRICATED WINDOW TREATMENTS for any shape window. Blinds, Roman shades, Roller shades, Cellular shades.

310-308-1844, 888-771-5309, boatblinds@prodigy.net, www.boatblindsinternational.com

BARGAIN BIN PFAFF 130 PORTABLE SEWING MACHINE: Sews straight and zig-zag for canvas and sails.

New motor. $300. Call 562-598-5444.

STAINLESS STEEL RADAR ARCH/ACCESSORY BAR: 77.5” wide.

Mounting hole-to-hole across is 75.125”.

Mouting plate: 11.5”x2”. Dana Point area. $700/obo. 714-609-2175.

BOOKS & CHARTS GREAT WHITE CAPTAIN SERVICES Experienced Captain for Hire up to 125ft power driven vessel. Experienced Waterman (Fishing, Spearfishing, Freediving, etc) very knowledgeable with older and modern electronics, understand ships systems. Young, strong and ready for adventures. Licensed and insured.

1-714-274-5449

GOT PIRATES? A rip-roaring coming-of-age adventure that entangles a young boy and his sea lion best friend in swashbuckling deviltry.

Available on Amazon by following this link: http://tinyurl.com/zacharybook

EQUIPMENT, PARTS & GEAR RW MARINA & DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT: Professional Marina Management Services. Licensed and Insured.

Long Beach, Alamitos Bay, Belmont Shores, Naples, Huntington Harbor. Call 949-945-2650 or email dockmaster@rwmarinadev.com.

YACHT CHARTERS • MANAGEMENT • Deliveries • Instruction • Excursions • Sunset Sails • Fishing. Call Captain Don Grigg: 980-722-1674 or email: captdon88@gmail.com.

ATOMIC 4 EXCHANGE: 0 time, complete, ready to install. Call 760-253-1924.

LICENSED MASTER CAPTAIN to teach you how to safely operate and navigate your own boat, including deliveries and relocations, charters, yacht management and maintenance, instruction and training. Details: 619-363-1746, www.captain-herb.com.

**USCG MASTER** offers Motor Boat Operation Instruction.

Yacht Delivery, and Safety Training, etc. aboard your vessel.

Call for pricing information: 951-642-2489, or email billy.ellis@att.net.

MOTORIZED DINGHY DAVIT: Heavy duty stainless steel Davit for riasing and lowering your dinghy from the swimstep. All hardware and electrical components included. Very good condition. $2,800. 310-251-2307

FISHING GEAR

USCG CERTIFIED CAPTAINS Deliveries, Charters, Instruction. From Alaska to Panama. Multiple deliveries Hawaii to California, Atlantic crossing, Caribbean, Mediterranean. www.SanDiegoCaptains.com Captain Nikolay Alexandrov 858-531-1175 Captain Assen Alexandrov 858-531-4788 WANTED TO BUY: Powerboats 1986 and newer, running or not, up to 34’ in length. We will help with removal from your slip. Call Al for more info: 800-613-5410.

To place your classified ad(s), call Jon: 800-887-1615

WORLDWIDE VESSEL DELIVERY Vessel Delivery, Relocation, Captain, Project and Yacht Management. Any size, Any tonage. Highly Competitive Rates.

619-905-1967 MarkFife@outlook.com www.AttitudeAdjustmentSailing.com

MURRAY BROTHERS FIGHTING CHAIR: In perfect condtiion. $3,300. Call Mike: 714-926-0561.

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Also specializing in late-model, twin diesel pre-owned yachts. * Your Tiara dealer for California & the entire Southwest.

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150’ DELTA MARINE 1994 112’ DEEP SEA MARINE YACHT FISHER 1987/2016 96’ OCEAN ALEXANDER SKYLOUNGE 2009/2012 5 staterooms, on-deck master, recent paint, refit “El Rey”, formerly “Crystal”. Major refit 2016, updated Cruise the warm blue waters of Mexico & central America.

2003/2017, 6,000 mile range. Eric Pearson, San Diego. equipment & interior. Michael Selter, San Diego.

Paul Enghauser (949) 606-3952, Newport Beach.

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82’ SUNSEEKER PREDATOR 2007 Rare surface drive boat, capable of 46 knots WOT. Michael Selter, San Diego.

94’ SUNSEEKER MOTORYACHT 2004 Custom carbon fiber hard top, full-beam master, 3 guest cabins + crew. Michael Selter, San Diego.

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80’ DITTMAR DONALDSON - Well proven cruising vessel, massive volume, 4 staterooms, Repowered w/ CAT C-18s. Eric Pearson, San Diego.

77’ HATTERAS ENCLOSED BRIDGE CONV. 2008 75’ WESTTIDE 1986 Spacious 4 stateroom layout + crew, MTU 2000’s, Cat power, 2nd gen, meticulous owner, full walkaround, recent yard period. Michael Selter, San Diego. cockpit, Cal deck, watermaker. Eric Pearson, San Diego.

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72’ ELLIOTT 1983 72’ VIKING ENCLOSED BRIDGE 2000 “Don Juan” - Proven long range sportfisher, original 4 staterooms, 4 heads, recent upgrades. New owner will owner, beautiful cond. Todd Sherman, Newport Beach. be proud to fish or cruise. Michael Gardella, San Diego.

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65’ VIKING SPORTFISHER 2000 Rare 3412 CATs, upgraded electronics, recent hull paint job. Michael Selter, San Diego.

63’ VIKING MOTORYACHT 1990 2019 refit, 4 staterooms, all-new stainless appliances, flawless interior. Mark Whelan, San Diego.

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58’ RIVIERA ENCLOSED BRIDGE 2009 58’ WEST BAY SONSHIP 1992 55’ OCEAN ALEXANDER 2001 55’ SEA RAY SUNDANCER 2005 C-32 CATs, 3 dbl cabins, 3 heads, incredible in every Comfortable, tastefully updated, granite counter tops 3 staterooms, 2 heads, full galley, 2x CAT 3196, very low 150-hour rebuilt 800hp MAN diesels, hydraulic swim way! Dennis Riehl (949) 697-4120. & stainless appliances. Todd Sherman, Newport Beach. hrs. Paul Enghauser (949) 606-3952, Newport Beach. step lift, bow thruster. Todd Sherman, Newport Beach.

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54’ HALLETT EXPRESS CRUISER 2002 50’ CARVER CPMY 1997 54’ HATTERAS 1996 - Many upgrades, 3 staterooms 40’ WILLIAM GARDEN CRUISER 1974 - Triple-plank Custom built, upgraded w/ open check book, bristol Bow thruster, roomy, hard enclosure, low engine hours, & 2 heads, 100 engine hrs on Detroit 12V92s, 2 live wood hull express, custom William Garden - owned & cond, no expense spared. Traci Hughes, Newport Beach. well-kept, many upgrades. Jacques Bor, San Diego. wells & freezer in cockpit. Michael Selter, San Diego. designed. Twin diesel. Jacques Bor, San Diego.

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38’ SEA RAY SUNDANCER 2008 T-Cummins diesel Zeus w/joystick, very low hours.

Paul Enghauser (949) 606-3952, Newport Beach.

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36’ CABO EXPRESS 2013 35’ JEFFERSON MARLAGO 2004 32’ TIARA OPEN 2006 - Cummins, diesel, generator, Twin CAT C-7As, ZF pod drive, Smart control, mainte- Fast, functional, new 300hp Yamahas 2013, new elec- well maintained, recent service & upgrades include nance intervals completed. Mark Whelan, San Diego. tronics 2014, cuddy cabin fwd. Eric Pearson, San Diego. touch screen displays. Eric Pearson, San Diego.

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