CCA CAL Launches Campaign to Preserve Recreational Fishing Access in California’s 30x30 Plan

The “Stop the 30x30 Closures” 2023 theme will kick off with a multimedia frenzy to bring costal no-fishing area awareness to anglers.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

The Coastal Conservation Association of California (CCA CAL) has launched a multi-media campaign to generate public awareness and political pressure in opposition to establishing more coastal no-fishing areas within the development of the State of California’s 30x30 plan.

The campaign is launched in association with major sportfishing brands during the 2023 fishing tackle and boatshow season with a “Stop the 30x30 Closures” theme. The outreach program encourages anglers and others to help battle a gainst the potential for 30x30 fishing closures by joining and contributing to CCA CAL, spearheading the struggle to preserve coastal angling access at the state regulatory level.

The 30x30 process, set in motion by an executive order by California Governor Gavin Newsom two weeks after the state’s legislature failed to pass a 30x30 bill, seeks to conserve 30 percent of coastal waters and lands by 2030. State regulatory agencies have already begun 30x30 planning and will soon start to draw lines for 30x30 areas along the California coast and offshore islands.

“We know that the state intends to use 30x30 as a tool to shut down more coastal areas to fishing,” says Wayne Kotow, e xecutive director for CCA CAL, in a press release from Jan 17. “As the only state organization fighting for anglers’ rights, CCA CAL is committed to ensuring that recreational fishing is included in the state’s 30x30 areas.

“The State of California views anglers as a problem, but in reality, we are the original conservationists with a vested interest in strong marine ecosystems a nd biodiversity,” said Kotow. “We are committed to working toward solutions that conserve marine resources and, at the same time, preserve coastal fishing access. That includes fishing access for kids, for under-served communities, for everyone.”

CCA CAL’s “Stop the 30x30 Closures” campaign will appear in a wide range of media outlets, including print publications, fishing websites, social media, emails, podcasts, videos, displays at tackle-store and sport-boat landings, as well a s at boat shows around the country.

“To keep California’s coastal fishing open in the 30x30 process, we need everyone’s help to make our voices heard,” K otow says. “We need every California angler to join CCA CAL…Look for our ‘Stop the 30x30 Closures’ ads, displays, posts, and literature, and visit the CCA CAL website to join,” said Kotow.

The Coastal Conservation Association of California was created in 2015 w hen recreational anglers and outdoor enthusiasts came together to work for the conservation and enhancement of marine resources and coastal environments. Today, CCA CAL is working to protect the health, habitat, and sustainability of marine resources, but also the interests of recreational saltwater anglers. CCA CAL’s goal is to protect access to important marine resources. CCA CAL consists of thousands of members spread across local chapters throughout California.

To learn more about CCA CAL, visit ccacalifornia.org.

Jeff Brown Yachts is Selling Boutique Experiences and Luxury Yachts

With roughly 30 years in the industry, Jeff Brown of Jeff Brown Yachts changed courses in 2018 when he and his wife Karen Brown took yacht brokering and transformed it into a boutiquestyled experience with personalized services for every client.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SAN DIEGO — When buying a yacht, the idea and process can be daunting, especially if it is your first time. However, an experienced broker best handles this significant commitment. Jeff Brown Yachts has taken the intimidating process of investing in a yacht and scaled it down to an intimate and personal boutique experience.

For nearly 30 years, Jeff Brown has been heavily interlaced into the marine industry in the form of repairing, refitting, maintenance, optimization, and delivering an assortment of motor and sailboats.

The newest version of Brown’s involvement in the industry is Jeff Brown Yachts which opened in 2018—a change in course for Brown after a 25-year career. JBY is a combination of a professional yacht sales team representing the finest brands on a smaller scale and allowing the team to provide customers with more personal- ized service on an individual basis.

JBY currently has seven locations, with its flagship office residing in San Diego along with its San Diego Marina and Office location. Other locations can be found in Newport Beach, Sausalito, Seattle, WA, Wrightsville Beach, NC, and Kona, HI.

Brown has also introduced buyers to the Mari-Time program, an offer that includes the latest and most prestigious yachts while avoiding the stress and tedious work that yacht management can bring. In addition, through JBY’s innovative shared-ownership program, a buyer’s brand-new yacht remains housed at JBY’s private, premier marina in the Newport Beach Harbor while being fully operated and maintained to superyacht standards by a licensed captain and professional staff, with a walk-on-and-off service provided by JBY’s concierge team. This program is presenting buyers with pricing for as little as 1/5th of traditional yacht ownership and has made access to owning the yacht of your dreams more realistic than ever.

Additionally, Jeff Brown Yachts has recently completed an exciting acquisi-