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he Port of Los Angeles has started the process to find a vendor for its L.A. Waterfront project. The redevelopment will have ripple effects all across the L.A. Harbor and its recreational boating marinas. How is the L.A. Waterfront project similar to other coastal developments up and down the Southern California coast? P. 16
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he Trump administration was ordered to ban seafood imports from Mexico, specifically those caught with drift gillnets in the upper Sea of Cortez. Greenpeace, meanwhile, filed a separate lawsuit in Mexico on behalf of the vaquita, which is on the verge of extinction. P. 20
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Underwater? California Summit hopes to address sea level rise S
ea level rise is a popular discussion item these days. The hot button environmental issue was on the agenda at recent California Coastal Commission and Santa Barbara Harbor Commission meetings. Policymakers will discuss sea level rise at the Global Climate Action Summit, Sept. 12-14. Want to chime in on the conversation? We have a few people you can reach out to. P. 6
L.A. Harbor Boat Show set to return in September It’s back! The third-ever L.A. Harbor Boat returns to the Los Angeles Harbor, the Port of L.A. hosts some of the biggest yachts and vessels at Cabrillo Way Marina. This year’s boat show is described as “an in-water playground of the best yachts and biggest vessels showcased on the West Coast.” P. 8
Dock Lines: Being prepared for an emergency – Part I What would you do if you’re a guest on a boat and the one person aboard who can navigate the vessel becomes incapacitated? Would you know how to take charge? Plenty of things could go wrong when you’re out on the water. Always be ready to take charge when needed. P. 17
Inaugural Olympic regatta brings One-Design classes to San Diego Preparations for the 2028 Olympics in Southern California appear to be underway as San Diego Yacht Club announced the first-ever San Diego Olympic Classes Regatta, set for Oct. 5-8. P. 28
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