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CALIFORNIA BOATING NEWS SINCE 1971

Catalina Divers Supply Gets a New Spot

The Catalina Divers Supply has made its new home in the Catalina Island Casino and has expanded its services. P. 20

Chet’s Hardware, Family Owned and Operated with Pride

Chet’s Hardware is considered an institution on Catalina and provides a plethora of services for mariners and your average DIY project. P. 21

Catalina’s Avalon Theater Opens its Doors for Movie Goers

The movie theater is housed in the classic theater in the Catalina Casino, which offers classic architecture from the 1920s. P. 20

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A 28-foot gray whale was spotted entangled in a gillnet off the coast of Dana Point. It is assumed that the whale had been caught for quite some time after seeing how thin the animal had become.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS DANA POINT— Early in the morning on

June 15, a 28-foot juvenile gray whale was spotted entangled in a gillnet off the coast of Laguna Beach. The whale was monitored by a team of boats, allowing a better chance that the whale could be helped.

After a three-hour effort two miles off the Dana Point Harbor jetty, rescuers had successfully cut through the massive bundle of netting, and the whale swam free, heading north at 4 knots.

“The whale was originally reported on Monday morning off Redondo Beach, then resighted on Wednesday morning off Aliso Canyon by a Dana Wharf fishing boat,” said SeaWorld Public Relations Officer, Tracy Spahr in an email from June 27. “Multiple groups, including SeaTow, Newport Coastal Adventure, Captain Dave’s Dolphin Safari, and pri-

vate boaters, had their eyes on the whale to assist the response team with resighting the whale.”

Tw o a ut hor i z e d r e s c ue t e a m s , S e a World San Diego and the Pa cific Ma r ine Mammal Care Center (PMMC) out of Laguna Beach, led by Keith Yip, in coordination with NOA A, began the rescue by documenting the nature and type of entanglement. Once they understood how the whale was entangled, t he S e aWorld S a n Diego Rescue Team, with assistance from PMMC, used multiple tactics to remove the netting in a safe way for the whale and the rescue team. The team According to NOAA, The International Whaling Commission identifies entanglements as the main made approximate- human-caused threat to large whales, estimating that worldwide 300,000 whales, dolphins, and porly 100 cuts to loosen poises die from entanglements each year. the net and remove it, approx. 50-75 feet in length. The net was completely removed this whale for a while due to the net being Capt. Brian Woodley first spotted the late afternoon on Wednesday, and the embedded on the body, as well as trac- whale slowly swimming off Aliso Beach whale swam away. es of lobster track, fishing weights, and “It was obvious the netting was on hooks stuck on the netting,” said Spahr.

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LOCAL Global Traveler Declares Port of San Diego Best Cruise Port in the World SAN DIEGO— The Port of San Diego has been

named Best Cruise Port in the world in the 10th Annual Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards. Global Traveler’s publication chooses the best goods and services, destinations, hotels, airlines, and cruises in the world of leisure and lifestyle. San Diego took the A1 slot on the topten list, beating ports like Miami and Venice, Italy. “We are honored to be voted the top cruise port in the world,” said Port of San Diego Board Chairman Dan Malcolm in a June 16 press release from the port. “Cruise passengers going ashore in San Diego have so many options for exploration, discovery, and delight within the immediate area of our cruise terminals. One can stroll or take a brief ride to many attractions such as the Maritime Museum of San Diego, chef-owned restaurants, and boutique shops. That, plus our perfect climate, provides a warm welcome and memorable experiences on our waterfront.”

The primary lines that call on the Port of San Diego are Holland America Line, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Other cruise lines on the schedule include Regent Seven Seas, Viking Cruises, and Windstar Cruises. For more information, see https://www.portofsandiego.org/ experiences/plan-your-cruise.

Huntington Beach Ranked #1 in the USA for Quality City Services HUNTINGTON BEACH— The City of Huntington

Beach was ranked number 1 in the nation by WalletHub regarding the quality of its services offered to residents. WalletHub is a website that provides free credit scores and access to credit reports that are updated daily. The website looked at the financial stability, health, safety, education, economic strength, infrastructure, and pollution of the 150 most populated cities in the nation. “I’ve always known Surf City is the best place to live, but it’s still nice to have an independent analysis confirm it through scientific findings,” said Huntington Beach Mayor Barbara Delgleize in a June 24 press release from Huntington Beach. “Our City Council works collaboratively to prioritize the programs, services, and projects that our residents want for our city,

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Barbara City Council declared a Stage Two Water Shortage Alert in response to statewide requirements for additional action during the statewide drought. The city now requires that water hoses be equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle when in use. The city has prohibited irrigation practices between 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and is now banning the hosing down of sidewalks or other hard-surfaced areas with potable water.

In addition, there is a statewide ban on potable irrigation of non-functional turfgrass at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites. City officials are confident that the city will continue to have a good water outlook due to the city’s current practices. For more information, see the City of Santa Barbara website at https://bit.ly/3bCLP2w.

Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week Returns with Top Form and Good Conditions LONG BEACH— Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, Long

Beach Yacht Club, and the California Yacht Club hosted the Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week for the first time in three years. The event took place in the waters off Long Beach and Seal Beach. “It’s been good to have everyone back and enjoying the regatta,” said Principal Race Officer Mark Townsend in a June 26 press release from the race committee. “The Long Beach breeze really delivered, and we had highly competitive racing all three days!” Racing began on June 24 with winds up to 21 knots, creating a formidable chop; there were two races for the windward-leeward boats and a lengthy trial for random leg entrants. The three days of racing had some series highlights, including:

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in seven races; plus Shadowfax, who logged three firsts in the random leg-C division.

PHRF Boat of the Week honors went to Ken Keiding’s ARGO4, which prevailed over a half dozen stunning and slick competitors in the random leg-A division. In over 60nm of offshore racing, it came down to one point between Argo 4 and second place Saga. Nereid finished third.

Winning the Schock 35 Pacific Coast Championship was Roderick Messinger’s Buttercup: reputed to be hull number one of the legendary Schock 35 fleet. And while Messinger may have been a newbie at USLBRW, the storied history of Buttercup was not.

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STATE/NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL Actions Proposed to Combat Illegal Fishing On June 27, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration proposed new measures to strengthen its ability to combat illegal, unreported, and unreg-

Whale Entanglement From page 3

at 10:18 a.m. aboard Sum Fun, a Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching boat loaded with kids in a fishing summer camp. The whale had been previously spotted off Redondo Beach two days prior.

“I saw a little poof and thought it was weird that a gray whale was still here in June,” Woolley said in an interview with ABC 7. “Then, I remembered the email about being on the lookout for an entangled whale.”

Woolley alerted NOAA and kept his eyes on the whale until another Dana Wharf boat could take over. NOAA officials have made it clear to charter operators that when a whale in distress is spotted, those who can, should monitor the animal until rescue teams have arrived.

Around 1 p.m., Yip had arrived at Dana Point Harbor with a team from Pacific Marine Mammal Center and with Capt. Dave Anderson, who has experience untangling the massive mammals.

The whale was found about two miles off the coast. Yip and his team used a GoPro to gauge the whale’s condition from above and below the water. The whale was skinny, and the netting made it hard for it to swim.

According to Yip, a large net bundle was stuck just below the whale’s tail and had wrapped around the tail several times. The netting was made from a solid material called monofilament.

The rescue team first started using a serrated knife on a pole, which was unsuccessful in slicing the net. Yip then moved in closer with a 14-inch, sickle-shaped whale knife, which he has only resorted to its use a few times in his 30

ulated fishing. The proposal broadens the scope of activities that can be considered under the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act for IUU fishing. The proposal also includes fishing activities in waters beyond any national jurisdiction that involves the use of forced labor may be considered

by NOAA in identifying nations for IUU fishing under the Act. “IUU fishing undermines sustainable fisheries and healthy ocean ecosystems, threatens economic security and natural resources critical to global food security, and puts law-abiding fishers and seafood producers in the U.S. and abroad at a disadvantage,” said Janet Coit, assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries, acting assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy NOAA administrator in a NOAA press release. “NOAA is committed to strengthening the suite of tools we use to combat all forms of IUU fishing and counter the use of forced labor in the seafood supply chain.”

NOAA also seeks to expand the information foreign fishing vessels must submit when requesting entry to a U.S. port.

The proposal includes a risk assessment of incoming vessels determining if they have participated in IUU fishing activities and if they should be denied entry to the port. Learn more about NOAA’s work at https://bit.ly/2MgDS5J.

years of rescuing marine mammals.

After 50 cuts, Yip said the net began loosening; he then switched to a smaller hand knife.

After all the lines were cut, by leaning directly into the whale, Yip said he gently dug out the remaining filaments lodged deep into the whale’s flesh with his fingers.

“The response efforts are crucial to documenting the types of entanglement and gear involved, and where possible, removal of the entangling material,” said Spahr. “Critical to the success of this effort was the quick report from Dana Wharf sportfishing and their willingness, along with multiple other whale watch and private vessels, to stand by with the whale.”

According to Spahr, over the last five years in Southern California, 37 reported whale entanglements have been reported. Regarding the necessary response, one full disentanglement was completed, six entanglement responses were able to remove gear partially, and eight entanglement responses were initiated with no gear needing to be removed.

The rescue team for SeaWorld San Diego included: Keith Yip, Mike Hopkins, and Steve Dunning.

The rescue Team for PMMC had: Lindsey VanShoick, Mia Giunta, Malena Berndt, Alissa Deming, and Bill Lackey.

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I recently received a letter from my marina, asking me to sign a new rental agreement which they are calling a “license” (the previous agreement was called a “wharfage contract”). Can you explain the legal significance of a slip “license?” The terms of the two agreements are similar, except for a new provision that allows them to rent out my slip and keep all of the rental income if I go cruising. On a similar note, I have observed that many marinas are being re-configured to eliminate slips for smaller boats. This seems like a form of discrimination, especially in light of the fact that marinas use federal and state tax dollars to construct and operate their facilities. This has a direct impact on an entire class of boat owners who pay taxes like everyone else. Do the effected boat owners have any recourse for this type of discrimination?

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: These questions are actualBW that ly a compilation of several emails we have recently received from readers.

People are frustrated with the direction that the slip rental market is going, and they are looking for legal and political tools that will help to give boat owners a voice in that market. The best advice I can give is to look for an ally who can help with a political fight in Sacramento, because you simply do not have the basis for any kind of a legal battle.

The first question concerned the use of a new agreement described as a “license” rather than as a “wharfage contract” or “slip lease.” I suspect that the marina was advised to use the term “license” to avoid certain restrictions that may be associated with a tenancy that is characterized as a “lease.” For example, in most cases a lease allows the tenant to make exclusive use of the space, so long as he or she is not in default. This would prevent the short-term rental by a marina when a tenant leaves for a few Please see ATTORNEY, PAGE 9

Reader Q&A By: Jordan B. Darling Question: What date did Dana Cove actually close for public access before beginning construction of the harbor in the 1960’s?

Answer: According to Surfline, the Army Corps of Engineers officially closed Dana Cove to all recreational activies in order to finish construction on Aug. 29, 1966.

“The break was officially put to death on August 29, 1966, when the Army Corp of Engineers closed it to all “marine activities” so they could get to their joyous task of building a recreational harbor,” said an Oct. 23, 2000, article from Surfline.

Before Dana Point Harbor was the small recreational harbor we know today, it was Dana Cove, a popular hangout for surfers with a wave nicknamed Killer Dana."

It was a popular surf spot up through the 1960s until a federal project to create a small recreational harbor was passed and broke ground in 1966.

In a 1962 report for the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Flood Control, Committee on Public Works, the Chief of Engineers recommended several pieces of construction for the small harbor.

Their recommendations

included the construction of breakwaters, an entrance channel, the main channel, an anchorage area, and a turning basin at the location to create harbor facilities for the growing boating population in Orange County.

At the time, there were no federal projects in Dana Point.

And in 1956, local interest groups created a paved access road, a 300-foot-long pier, and other public facilities. Still, the boating community wanted to add a small-craft harbor for pleasure boating.

The Orange County Board of Supervisors told the engineers they were willing to provide the necessary local support, which included “50 percent of the first cost of construction” and the required rights-of-way for the project’s construction.

Despite local commerce interest, there was push back from the local surf community, who were concerned about losing the local surfing conditions.

It was noted in the report that local surfers wanted to modify the plan to preserve the surfing conditions in the harbor. Still, the report said the modification was not fiscally justified.

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Who are the Baja Bashers? They’re the couple hundred U.S. boaters who may only now, be departing Pacific Mexico headed northbound, hopefully before the next hurricane overtakes them.

The outside of Baja is infamous for its lack of yacht services and reliable overnight anchorages.

The 740 nautical mile stretch between the yacht havens of Los Cabos and Ensenada is know as the Baja Abyss.

If you imagine that you’ll be able to sleep every night in a comfortable anchorage, dream on. If you’re tired of bashing and just hanker for a quiet slip with dock power, forget it. If you happen to need an emergency haul out, sorry, you’ll find no boat yard along the Baja Abyss.

July usually brings a lessening of the prevailing Northwesterlies, and if you’re lucky, you may get only light southerlies.

Of course, you’re keeping track of nasty weather creeping up from down south, right?

Because you can’t dawdle on this exposed outside coast of Baja, a brief rest may be all you get. Here’s where to stop along the abyss.

MAGDALENA BAY AREA After rounding Cabo Falso and heading up the coast, it’s about 175 miles to

the entrance of Magdalena Bay. However, when you’re still 25 miles away and need to rest or time your entrance, here’s the first little rest stop.

Experienced boaters can anchor in the lee east of Punta Tosca in fair northwest weather. After giving this reeffringed point a healthy one-mile berth, we’ve carefully anchored 1.5 to 2 miles northeast of the old and new lighthouses. This spot has served well for a lunch stop or daylight nap. But it’s wide open to the south, and because waves driven by strong northwest winds can suddenly wrap around the point, Tosca is not recommended for overnight. From here, you’re looking north into the jaws of the dangerous Canal de Rehusa (Reject Channel), which you must avoid.

Two more rest stops in the Mag Bay area are found only a half mile inside the two entrance points, Punta Redondo and Punta Entrada, both just one-boat anchorages. Overlooking these quick and easy possibilities, most boats proceed four miles north inside Mag Bay to make an overnight stop off Belcher’s Point. Or they’ll continue another six miles north to the popular Man of War Cove in Puerto Magdalena.

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Abreojos anchorage is one of 12 rest stops for Baja Bashers this July. Note the hazards to keep your eyes open for them. summer storms farther southwest.

BAHIA SAN JUANICO

ed point. Asuncion village has a Pemex station (diesel and gas), two fishing cooperatives, grocery stores, restaurants and good drinking water. Best yet, Campo Sirena (VHF 16) can bring you fuel at anchor or shag parts or repairs in town.

Asuncion has a larger population than Turtle Bay, and it’s closer by paved road

Power boaters heading up the coast from Mag Bay often bypass Bahia San Juanico, 85 miles due north of Cabo San Lorenzo, because they’re eager to jump offshore and bash 225 miles northwest –thirsty to reach that diesel hose at Tu r t le Bay. Meanwhile, little San Juanico Bay almost always provides a tranquil anchorage in the lee of Punta Pequena.

San Juanico is the first of three reliable rest stops for overnighting, or for pumping down deck fuel, or for a daylight Bahia Asuncion is the best rest stop between Mag Bay and nap enabling you Turtle Bay. Campo Sirena can bring you jugs of fuel. to continue bashing north in the calmer or cooler overnight hours. to Highway 1.

OPEN YOUR EYES

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Abreojos Bay is the second of three reliable rest stops on the blustery coast between Mag Bay and Turtle Bay. The name “Open the Eyes” refers to eight hazards within the 10-fathom curve, so I suggest approaching from the east, anchoring in either of the two roomy coves within three miles northeast of Punta Abreojos.

Keep your eyes open to avoid colliding with a whale. Laguna San Ignacio National Park and Whale Sanctuary is 15 miles east, but since you can’t take your own boat or dinghy into the park, Abreojos anchorage is where you board one of the park rangers’ pangas to go pet the whales.

The slogan goes, “Turtle Bay is Half Way!” More than just a rest stop, Turtle Bay is the only reliable overnight anchorage on the Baja Abyss. The bay is pretty much enclosed, but it’s not a hurricane hole. Take diesel from Enrique’s fuel panga or que up to fuel by hose from the tall end of the rickety old pier. Hunt around town for provisions and eateries.

ASUNCION BAY Asuncion Bay is about 50 miles up from Abreojos, and of these three rest stops, this larger bay provides the best overnight shelter. Avoid the lighted island, and anchor off the village beach about a mile north-northeast of the light-

CEDROS ISLAND If you’ve already cleared into Mexico, you can make a comfortable rest stop at Cedros Town harbor on the southeast side of Cedros Island. For help, contact Cedros Island Outdoor Adventures (text Jose 619-793-5419) to see about alongside docking in the harbor, to line up fuel, mechanical assistance, emergency medical help, an overnight stay at their BnB, or a local fishing guide.

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weeks. However, your marina probably had no cause for worry. The law will look to past the title of an agreement and determine the rights of the parties based upon the substantive language. A 1994 case involving the use of Angel Stadium in Anaheim looked at this issue, and the court held that the label given to the tenant’s interest is of little importance. The judge noted that arrangements between landlords and tenants are so varied that it is increasingly difficult, and correspondingly irrelevant, to attempt to pigeonhole these relationships based on the title of the document.

The second question concerned the discrimination felt by boat owners when a marina is reconfigured to eliminate small boat slips. This is a frequent question and I wish I had better news for the people who feel they are being discriminated against.

It is true that discrimination may be an issue where public funding is involved, but unfortunately the term “discrimination” has a very narrow legal application. Generally speaking, it applies to classes of individuals that the U.S. Supreme Court has found to be historically “suspect classes.”

Most commonly, suspect classes are based on race or a recognized ethnic minority.

Small boat owners are simply not going to qualify. And, if the rights of an established suspect class are not affected, the marina is free to do what they want so long as there is some rational justification, and they are not violating any law in the process.

Some of the pain that is felt by marina tenants can be traced to the fact that a slip rental is not treated under the law as a residential tenancy. Most of the laws that restrict the behavior of a landlord are limited to “dwelling units,” and at least one court has held that “the right to dock one’s boat at a particular berth or marina cannot be equated with the right to decent low-cost housing even if one chooses to live aboard the boat.” As such, tenancies ranging from boat docks to public storage units are effectively treated as a commercial relationship.

One political approach to the problems facing marina tenants would involve the enactment by the legislature of laws to address the various issues. Unfortunately, many of the problems, such as the elimination of small slips in favor of larger slips, would pit one class of boat owner against another. In the end, cold truth is that the non-boating public does not view yacht ownership as something worthy of their sympathy, and as such the legislature rarely spends time with boating issues.

A better solution would be to work with the Coastal Commission, land developers, and the California Division of Boating and Waterways to remove the obstacles to marina construction and expansion. In the end, the best solution to the problem is to build more slips.

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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land, the other rest stop is dubbed “Cedros Island Yacht Club.” That’s dark humor, because nasty weather ahead is the only reason northbound boats ever stop here, then get stuck here waiting to cross Bahia Vizcaino. It’s just a narrow anchoring ledge in 45 feet of water about 2 to 2.5 miles southeast of Punta Cedros Light on the island’s north headland. Punta Norte village nearby has a dozen seasonal fishing shacks, no water or electricity.

SAN CARLOS, BCN At 90 miles north-northwest of Cedros Island, the anchorage in this broad indent east of Punta San Carlos is the least bad of

six “small hopes” dotting the north shore of Bahia Vizcaino. Known as Fondeadero San Carlos, making a rest-stop landfall here might be easier for some northbounders than holding a tough course for the west side of the infamous Sacramento Reef. I’ve anchored here about a dozen times 1.25 miles northeast of the islet off Punta San Carlos, hoping for a good night’s rest. Approach this bay from the south to avoid breakers off the west shoreline.

ISLA SAN MARTIN San Martin is a small island shaped like a Chinese coolie hat floating on the horizon. It lies about 70 miles up from Fondeadero San Carlos, and a small hookshaped bay on the island’s southeast side

provides very rare anchoring shelter from south winds and seas – such as during hurricane season. It’s small and sometimes crowded with aquaculture buoys, so the last boat in might have to anchor just north of the sandspit opening. But keep this rest stop in mind when you’re bashing north with a summer storm on your tail.

From here, it’s easy peasy up to Ensenada Harbor, where you can get a temporary mooring in order to clear out of Mexico for the U.S., only 60 miles further. Or rest and revive at one of Ensenada’ three nice marinas with fuel and eateries, and a boat yard in town for repairs.

I hope these 12 rest stops prove useful for this month’s Baja Bashers.

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This will be the first revitalization to the Harbor since it was built in the 1960s. stipulations, Joe Ueberroth, founder, and president of Bellwether Financial Group, agreed to terms that would create an environmental justice program to expose underser ved youth from inland communities to water activities, a plan for protecting the harbor sea lions while the project is underway, and a method for enhancing water quality in the harbor. In addition, a bi- The newly designed restaurants and retail will conologist will be on location nect the seaside village to the marina. to record the animal’s behavior once the construction starts.

W it h t he go -a he a d from the Coastal Commission for constructing the new Marina, Ueberroth will submit permit drawings to the county and then pull permits to begin work. Also put in motion is a project to renovate the harbor.

The restaurant and retail buildings in the harbor have Bellwether, Burnham naturally begun to weaken and will benefit from the Ward Properties, and R.D. Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan.

Olson Development make up Dana Point Harbor Partners, who have a 66-year lease with The Dana Point Harbor Revitalizathe county, which was signed in 2018. tion Plan will revitalize the restaurants

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DANA POINT— As the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan gains momentum, new docks and piles will begin to appear in Dana Point Harbor’s West Basin by the end of this year.

According to the Dana Point Harbor Partners, the new docks and piles will be phase one for the marina portion of the $400 million project.

To secure the commission’s permit, Bellwether Financial Group, a Newport Beach-based marina developer, had to meet several stipulations for the project by the commission. Among those

Vacant slips will be used to relocate vessels while that portion of the marina is being revitalized.

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The Dana Point Harbor and marina project has been the scuttlebutt throughout the city for some time now, and the project is finally approaching the start of phase one. The newly designed seaside village will link the Marina to restaurant experiences.

and retail, The Marina of Dana Point, two new hotels, and fully rebuilt docks, creating a refreshing meeting place for residents and visitors. Businesses choosing to remain open throughout the renovation have expressed positive feelings towards the project.

“We are extremely excited to see all the plans that incorporate our harbor’s rich whale and dolphin watching heritage, as well as surfing,” said Gisele Anderson from Capt. Dave’s Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari. “It will be gorgeous and an even stronger destination than ever.”

The backdrop for the marina will be a reconstructed harbor, with buildings with gabled roofs and natural cedar shingles and vintage street lanterns. Native-inspired landscapes will line the pathways people can walk throughout the new harbor.

A new parking structure will be added to improve the visitor experience by allowing a smooth transition for pedestrians and boaters.

The marina will be able to host vessels of all sizes with the newly designed slip layout, and each slip will have its own pump-out station.

Under the public-private partnership, the developers will design, fund, and build the improvements, then operate those portions of the harbor with the 66-year.

Bryon Ward and Scott Burnham of Burnham-Ward Properties will revitalize the restaurant and retail portion of the Harbor, and Bob Olson, of R.D. Olson Development, will develop the two new hotels that will be replacing the Dana Point Marina Inn. Bellwether has partnered with local YMCAs to help fund swimming lessons and provide outreach to the community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, OC Youth Sailing, and the Surfrider Foundation are other groups involved.

Water quality is another area that Bellwether where will focus on. Instead of using treated lumber that could leach into the water, Bellwether is using fiberglass. In addition, there will be no metal on the floats.

Donna Kalez, who manages the harbor’s oldest whale watching and fishing charter business, said she has been waiting for her dilapidated and decaying docks to be replaced for two decades.

Under the surface, many buildings have become weak throughout the years, especially considering there has never been any type of facelift for them. It will take more than a paint job to keep these buildings strong, prompting the decision to revitalize the harbor and marina.

The new docks will make the harbor look better and safer for the hundreds of visitors who frequent the Harbor almost daily.

The harbor renovation is expected to be completed in 5-7 years. Ueberroth said the largest single-owned marina will “raise the bar for marinas and coastal developments of the future.”

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Blue Latitudes Foundation is conducting stakeholder surveys through the end of September to gather feedback from recreational anglers about the fishing scene off of Southern California’s oil rigs.

There are 27 offshore oil rigs off Southern California’s coast, and there have been multiple discussions recently about what to do with the platforms, many of which are set to be removed in the next 5 to 10 years.

Thoughts have run towards removing the rigs and restoring the habitat to its original state or utilizing the oil rigs as man-made reefs for California’s natural marine life.

The Blue Latitudes Foundation released information showing over 79 fish species have been identified in the midwaters of offshore platforms, including sculpin, rockfish, sea bass, and sheepshead.

Research has also found that some strawberry anemone have made their home by attacing to the rigs and shell mounds, consisting of fallen rock scallops and mussel shells, have been found at the bottom of the rigs creating a unique habitat that acts as a nursery ground for juvenile fish.

“California’s platforms have been named some of the most productive globally, and so there is a lot of incredible habitats there for fish and invertebrates, and the Blue Latitudes Foundation is exploring the feasibility of this program and working to better understand how these habitats support marine life,” said Jacqueline Rosa, program coordinator for the Blue Latitudes Foundation.

Research has found over 79 types of fish species who have made their home on offshore oil rigs off our coast. future.

“This project aims to educate fishers and also give them a por tal in which to have their voice be heard in order to preserve these fishery resources,” said Rosa. “So, we really want to be transparent with the data that we are collecting, and we really look forward to sharing that data with the Strawberry anemones have been found attached to the CCA and with our other rigs. project partners at the end of the project, and we are thankful for being in the space and being supported by fishers and benefit fishers by preserving fishery habitats.”

The second part of the survey will be in person sometime this fall. The foundation partnered with Newport Beach Whale Watching and will conduct in-person surveys with Davey’s Locker.

The foundation will go out on some of the charter fishing trips, including some Blue Latitudes Foundation is conducting Twilight trips, to distribute the survey a survey of recreational angler’s experiand connect with anglers out in the field. ence fishing out by the rigs.

“We would like to be out in the field connecting with anglers in their space For more information or to participate and distributing the survey on board, and in the online survey, see the Blue Latithe survey will be the same in person and tudes Foundation website at https://www. electronically,” said Rosa. bluelatitudesfoundation.org/projects.

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Blue Latitudes Foundation is a non-profit founded in 2018 by Emily Hazelwood and Amber Sparks, who met while pursuing their masters at Scripps Institute of Oceanography.

The foundation focuses on projects in areas where industry and environment intersect, like the oil rigs off California. One of their leading projects, the Feasibility of Rigs to Reefs program focuses on the fesability of repurposing the rigs As part of this project, the foundation initiated a commercial fisheries analysis in 2021, tracking fishing activity in the surrounding platforms and analyzing how stakeholders interacted with those fishery resources.

The foundation realized they were missing a piece of the puzzle and sought a way to reach recreational anglers to get the full scope.

“We did our analysis of commercial fishing, and it gave us a lot of information, but we realized we were missing an important stakeholder, which was the recreational fishing sector,” said Rosa. “Recreational fishing is more difficult to track…

So in order to connect with this stakeholder and how they are connecting with the platform, we needed to do a survey.

Something that was a little bit simpler and something that was a little bit more digestible, and we wanted to have an online portion of the survey, as well as an in-person portion of the survey to hopefully connect with as many recreational anglers as possible.”

As part of that outreach Blue Latitudes Foundation, with the support of the Coastal Conservation Association California, is asking recreational anglers and other stakeholders to take part in a simple online survey.

The survey is anonymous and takes about five minutes to complete. Anglers will be asked about their target species when near the platform, species they’ve caught, and their preference for decommissioning oil rigs is.

Whether they prefer a re-utilization stance or want the oil rigs completely removed from the horizon, the project is about education and feasibility for the

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Blue Latitudes Foundation is looking to reach out to anglers online and in person to research the feasibility of oil rigs and man-made habitats for marine animals.

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SeaWorld Rescue Team Relocates Pregnant Sea Lion

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can definitely bite.”

Smith said they usually ask for as many details as possible along with photos because it gives them an idea of the best way to handle the situation.

If you see an animal take some photos, give the best description of the situation if the animal appears lethargic or injured, and then try to give an idea of how big the animal is; Smith often uses dog sizes to get an idea.

“Sometimes it is hard to tell in photos,” said Smith. “So, we might ask them to compare it to the size of a dog because if it is a 400-pound animal, we need five people. If it is a little baby sea lion, we need two people, so that lets us know how many people are responding to the call.”

After the team observed the sea lion and determined the best course of ac-

SAN DIEGO — At 7 a.m., the SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Team got an unusual call. A very pregnant female sea lion had found herself on the Omni La Costa Golf Course a little over a mile away from the Batiquitos Lagoon and several miles from the beach.

The team received photos from the Omni La Costa golf course staff, which showed the sea lion was heavily pregnant and looked like she was far from any good water sources that would give her access back to the coast.

Staff guessed she had taken one of the smaller creeks that led up to the golf course from the lagoon during a high tide from the previous night and became stranded.

“She looked very healthy,” said Rescue Supervisor Jeni Smith. “It looks like she made a wrong term in the middle of the night or something and just got comfy on the green.”

By 9 a.m., the team was on the scene and observing her from a distance, checking for any major wounds or any behav- The sea lion made a wrong turn and ended up on iors that could indicate some- the Omni La Costa Golf Course, where they made thing going on beneath the themselves at home. surface.

A visual exam is a standard procedure and allows the team to decide tion, they created a barrier to coerce on a course of action, whether an animal the sea lion onto one of the transports needs to be brought in for more care or if before loading it up and driving it to a they just need to be relocated. nearby beach where the sea lion could be “It was very clear she was healthy and released. alert to us and mentally with it,” said By 11:30 a.m., the team was able to reSmith. “She was keeping her eye on us, turn the sea lion to South Carlsbad State and that is when we were able to make Beach with the help of the local lifeguards the call to rescue her and relocate her.” and state parks. While beachgoers looked Some of the team’s rescues require on, the team was able to face the transfurther care at the rescue facility because port to the ocean and create a lane with they show signs of injury, they are lethar- boards to give the sea lion a straight shot gic, or emaciated. back to the Pacific.

Luckily this wasn’t the case for the “She turned around and walked mama sea lion. Still, Smith recommends straight into the ocean and started swimthat if you come across these animals, you ming,” said Smith. “She came out for just keep your distance while taking photos a second, rolled around in the waves, and and reporting the incident because even then she went further out into the ocean, in this state, they are still wild animals. and then we lost sight of her.”

“I would definitely keep your disFrom call to relocation, the rescue tance,” said Smith. “It is a wild animal. took just around four hours before the Most of the animals we rescue are pret- mama sea lion was released back into the ty down and out. They are lethargic; they ocean. are emaciated, they have wounds; someIf there is a stranded animal in San thing is going on usually…But the second Diego, contact the SeaWorld Rescue you get near them, the adrenaline comes Team at 1(800) 541-SEAL (7325) or email in, and they are wild animals, and they the team at SWC.Rescue@seaworld.com.

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By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS CATALINA ISLAND— Catalina Island, one of the eight Channel Islands off the coast of California, is home to a wider diversity of animals than any other Channel Island.

Because of its large size and proximity to the mainland, Catalina has the highest diversity of any Channel Island for reptiles and amphibians, with four species of amphibians and eight species of reptiles.

In addition, Catalina is also home to several endemic, introduced, and endangered species. Endemic species include the Catalina Island Fox, who were on the brink of extinction until the Catalina Island Conservancy brought the species back from the brink by establishing a captive breeding program using breeding pairs trapped in the wild, and a successful public awareness campaign.

The American bison is a non-native mammal that walks the island after a herd was introduced to the grounds in 1924. The bison were brought in for a film and remained on the island due to high cost.

The bald eagles that reside on Catalina are among the endangered

species that the island hosts. According to the CDFW, although bald eagles were taken off the endangered species list, the remain endangered in California. After two decades without an eagle sighting on the island, the Conservancy first helped fund the Bald Eagle Restoration Program in 1980. A new generation of adult eagles began to lay their eggs in nests on Catalina in 1987, but the eggs all broke before hatching. The Institute for Wildlife Studies (IWS) biologists began helping the eagles by retrieving the fragile eggs, hatching them off-site in incubators, and returning healthy chicks to the nests. The parents then accepted them back and raised them. In 2007, DDT levels had finally decreased enough to allow bald eagles to hatch eggs in the wild successfully, and by 2009, all nests on Catalina were left to natural hatching and incubation. Because of the dedication of IWS and its staff, in cooperation with the Catalina Island Conservancy, Catalina-native bald eagles soar along the island’s cliffs once again.

Catalina Island has at least 61 endemic species and subspecies, including eight plants, five mammals, three birds, and 45 invertebrates.

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The most told tale about how the bison got to the island is that they were brought over for the filming of one of Zane Grey’s feature films in 1924, either The Vanishing American or The Thundering Herd. Fourteen bison were used to portray scenes of the American West According to the Catalina Island Conservancy, the island is also home to eight species of bats, 46 different species of birds, three species of butterfly, one canine, one cricket, two species of frogs, four species of lizards, nine rodent species, two salamanders, three seals and sea lions, one shrew, three snails, eight snakes, and four ungulates.

Catalina Island also has the most introduced animals, partly due to the island’s larger human population. The blackbuck antelope was another species that was introduced to the island by humans. Any wildlife species that were brought to Catalina Island by people since European contact are considered non-native.

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revolutionary re-breathing device, the “Lambertsen Amphibious Respirator Unit” or “Lambertsen Lung,” and to train combat swimmers on how to operate it.

The Maritime Unit trained in small craft handling, underwater explosive

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CATALINA ISLAND— From 1942-1945, Catalina Island was closed to visitors and used solely as a military training base.

The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Army Signal Corps had bases here. Avalon was a base for the U.S. Maritime Service, training the men who would operate the ships carrying war supplies.

According to the Catalina Islander The beach at Toyon Bay is privately owned by Catalina between 1943 and Island Conservancy and used for educational purposes.

1945 the island was Guided Discoveries, a non-profit group that runs the used by the OSS for Catalina Island Marine Institute, offers outdoor educacovert training and tional programs for kids through summer camps. top-secret operations.

Then, in response to devices, and specialized boats such as the ever-changing face of war in the collapsible kayaks and inflatable surfPacific, the Special Operations Branch of boards that could be launched from the OSS created the Maritime Unit. submarines.

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CATALINA— Jackson, the rescue pup,

uses the porthole to check out his family’s breakfast in the galley aboard the Sanguine in November 2021. “Sorry, all you’re getting is dry dog food with a Buffalo Milk,” said Keith Fullenwider in an email to the Log.

TWO HARBORS— Two-and-half-yearold Strider, named for Aragorn of "Lord of the Rings", is a German Shepard who finds joy in a comfy spot on his family’s 1989 Catalina, Splash, the tender 12-foot Caribe Sprinkle, and their 8-foot Avon row dinghy Droplet. “He loves people and especially other dogs,” said John Griffith in an email to the Log. “He spends a lot of time in the winter at Big Geiger cove and enjoys near daily excursions into Two Harbors.”

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Akua Hackney-Stephens made her home on Catalina in 2019 and has been volunteering with the Catalina Island Museum since the summer of 2021.

By: JORDAN B. DARLING CATALINA ISLAND — Like many museums, Catalina Island Museum got its start through the support of volunteers.

“Museums love volunteers, and we use them to help us with things in the collections,” said Deputy Director of External Affairs Gail Fornasiere. “Most of the time, they are public-facing, where they are helping with public events, or they are being docents, so they are people who are in the gallery who are answering questions about the special exhibitions or questions in general about history. They

are super valuable just in enhancing the experience of the visitor, and of course, we are always looking for more volunteers, and we are open to talking with anyone about their availability and how they can help us.”

Akua Hackney-Stephens joined the museum in July 2021 with their exhibit "Titanic: Real Artifacts, Real People, Real Stories."

Stephens had moved to the island in February 2019 and was trying to find a way to give back to her new community.

Stephens, a retired nurse, had come out of retirement to pick up part-time shifts in the island hospital but wanted something more.

“I am a volunteer kind of person anyway; I just like helping,” said Stephens.

Stephens had previously volunteered with children and with libraries in the Bay Area. So, when a patient’s wife mentioned that the museum was looking for volunteers, Stephens gave them a call to offer her assistance.

"I am actually a museum person," said Stephens. "Like I go to museums all the time when I travel, and I thought

Sunburst Returns to Catalina for Camp Cleanup Sunburst Academy visits the Boy Scout camp in Emerald Bay twice a year to volunteer their time and energy to clean up the camp.

By: JORDAN B. DARLING CATALINA ISLAND — In April, a group of 97 cadets from Sunburst Academy, a for-credit five-month alternative education high school program, returned to Catalina Island for a weekend to assist the Boy Scout Camp in Emerald Bay. The cadets worked together to clear brush, clean up the marine center, reorganize the kayak racks, and do other hands-on work to prep the camp for fire season and visitors.

Jeannie Anderson, a paraeducator at Sunburst Youth Academy and organizer of the Catalina trips, praised the kids for their work on the island and the people who made it possible.

The group is usually supported by Corsair Yacht Club, which has provided tools and funds to support the cadets in their endeavors.

The group was also supported by the

this would be perfect,” said Stephens.

“So, I called. I got in contact with Johnny and said do you need a volunteer, and he said yeah.

We talked for a long time about the kind of things he could use me for, and that is how it started.”

Star ting la st summer, Stephens has held a series Volunteers help with everything from participating as docents of positions within to assisting the museum in hosting art events for kids. the museum, from being in the front of the museum and helping guests with extra information to tance among museum staff and other behind-the-scenes work, assisting with volunteers. fundraisers, and participating in the ex“The people who worked there are so hibit set up and take down. passionate about what they do and not “It has really given me an appreciation just what they do. They are passionate for how much work goes into running a about sharing what they do with the peomuseum that successful,” said Stephens. ple on Catalina,” said Stephens. “They are “And our museum is definitely success- so grateful for any help they get it makes ful, people always come, and they are so working there so easy. They are also very surprised because it is such a small place kind and accepting of me, and I apprecithat it is a museum of the caliber that it ate that they are always so kind and acis.” cepting of what I do.”

Stephens has found joy from interFor volunteer opportunities contact acting with guests and the ins and outs the Catalina Island Museum Administraof the museum. However, she has also tive Office at (310) 510-4650 or email the found a sense of community and accep- museum at info@catalinamuseum.org.

beat that. It is just beautiful.”

Several kids will spend their summer on Catalina working with the Boy Scout camp before either returning to school in the fall or following a military career after high school.

It is not all work and no play for the cadets. The cadets get a half-day to play in the water, enjoy the kayaks and paddleboards, and take in Catalina’s natural beauty.

Anderson says the experience the kids gain on the island from helping the camp and working together is incredibly valuable. She would like to continue these trips in the future.

In a letter to Anderson, Cadet Kor-

rie Ortiz from Class 29 Panthers Platoon wrote about her experience during the trip and the lasting impression it made on her.

“Having that trip made me realize doing good for other people could also do good for yourself,”said Ortiz in the letter. “Teamwork was the key to that trip from my point of view. Ever since that trip, thanks to you, I feel closer with my cadets.”

To learn more about the program or donate to the next trip, contact Jeannie Anderson at JAnderson@ocde.us.

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West Los Angeles Council of Scouts, which runs Emerald Bay camp. The council stepped up and paid for the charter to get the kids across this spring.

As a first for the cadets, they were joined by ten airmen from March Air Base who volunteered to work in the kitchen to ensure the kids were fed during their trip.

“We had 10 airmen cooks volunteer their time and come and make the meals for our cadets,” said Anderson. “So that was a new piece to our puzzle, and it was a lot of fun, and they did a wonderful job.”

The airmen were not the only new part of the trip; a side project Anderson had hoped to get off the ground took off this trip when several cadets were hired as camp staff over the summer.

Anderson worked with Camp Director Linnea Heinstedt to conduct interviews for interested cadets to come back and work in the camp’s kitchen, down on the shoreline, in the camp store, and in various positions throughout the camp, to give the kids more experience.

“I think this is a huge opportunity for the kids to get employment experience and fill out their resume,” said Anderson. “It is skill-building, networking, and you The cadets spent their time cleaning the marine center and clearing brush in anticipation of know, being on the island, who can fire season.

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CATALINA ISLAND — This year marks the

30th anniversary of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) first desalination plant on Catalina Island. The desalination process strips salt out of ocean water from two underground saltwater beach wells to make it drinkable. The desalination plant was considered a developing technology in 1992. It was the first ocean water to drinking water plant on the West Coast and one of the first prototypes in the country.

SCE built the first desalination plant in response to the development of the nearby Hamilton Cove condominiums and the drought in the late 1980s.

SCE has a standalone and permanent treatment plant, built in 2016 in response to the past and current emergency drought conditions faced by Catalina Island.

SCE built the second Catalina desalination plant in 2016, using newer technology that has increased desalinated water production to all-time highs, breaking production records in 2020 and again in 2021.

The second plant, Desalination Plant 2, includes pre-treatment, reverse osmosis (RO) treatment, and post-treatment systems to produce potable water per drinking water standards.

“The second plant is highly efficient, producing twice the water using the same amount of energy as the first,” Ron Hite, SCE’s senior manager for Catalina, in a news release for SCE. The desalination plant produces drinking water that serves customers in the City of Avalon. It pumps directly into the customer distribution pipeline system, flowing to the various residents, visitors, hotels, and restaurants.

The water becomes drinkable through the reverse osmosis process. The process is done using a reverse osmosis filter with holes. The water goes into the filter, but the salt doesn’t.

“The desalination plant is generally in continuous operation,” said Brian Leventhal, a spokesperson for Southern California Edison. “Since it’s a mechanical process, it does experience some downtime to perform routine maintenance.”

According to Leventhal, desalination makes up approximately 40 percent of the total island water supply. In the rare event that the Middle Ranch Reservoir (Catalina’s sole surface water reservoir) experiences enough rain to create a res-

SCE is working to improve desalination production by 80 percent by adding a third well as the next part in their phase to enh a nc e de sa l i n ation. The third well would let the treatment plant operate at a higher capacity.

A c c or d i ng t o Frank Beach, SCE’s senior supervisor of The first desalination plant has supplemented groundwater water and gas util- sources since the 1990s. It can produce up to 200,000 gallons ities on Catalina, of water a day. The new desalination unit, which is connected SCE produces as to the original desalination plant, can produce up to an addimuch as 160 gallons tional 125,000 gallons of water a day. per minute, which also helps fight climate change and drought impacts on the community.

Beach believes this is an excellent benefit of the desalination plant because it’s a drought-resistant resource, and the filtration process ma kes eco nomic and environmental sense.

An ariel view of the desalination plant on Catalina Island.

Before the desalination plants, Catalina relied entirely on groundwater and the water collected in reservoirs from light seasonal rains for its drinking water. The island resorted to bringing additional drinking water in by barge during significant droughts, while residents and businesses have en- The desalination process strips salt out of ocean water from dured strict water two underground saltwater beach wells to make it drinkable. rationing.

The island is always in need of drinking water, especial- creating an ecological benefit. ly as summer approaches, and brings in “This fresh water can be used for local tourism as hotels, shops, and restaurants flora and fauna as well as island ecosysbecome busier. tems,” said Leventhal. “The desalination “The community may face challeng- plant is regulated by two primary agenes in sustaining the travel-based econo- cies, which helps ensure there are no negmy during extended or frequent periods ative impacts on the environment as a of water rationing,” said Leventhal. result of its operation. The Division of According to Leventhal, some envi- Drinking Water regulates the drinking ronmental sensitivities regarding desali- water quality and treatment process. The nation plants generally involve sea life California Regional Water Quality Contrapped in water intake systems. Howev- trol Board regulates the concentration of er, this is not an issue in Catalina because salt water that returns to the ocean.” the SCE intake system is fed by coastal SCE recently entered into grant fundwells that have natural sand filtration sys- ing agreements with the California Detems; therefore, sea life is not affected by partment of Water Resources, which will their intake systems. reimburse costs totaling $12.3 million toIn addition, desalination on Catalina ward desalination enhancement projects, allows SCE to reduce groundwater ex- helping save money for customers. tractions, which in turn provides more fresh water supplies for the environment,

Image courtesy of Brian Leventhal; SCE

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ervoir overflow condition, desalination production may be temporarily curtailed.

Throughout the last 10 years, the reservoir experienced an overflow condition 10 percent of the time.

Operating a water utility on an island that works as Catalina does, means customers cannot access water resources on the mainland, so desalination is a critical tool to strengthen Catalina’s drought resilience and water security.

“As recently as 2014-2017, Catalina customers faced severe water rationing due to persistent drought conditions,” said Leventhal. “Although Catalina is especially vulnerable to drought and water supply shortages, it has not always rationed water. The water supply availability is characterized by a 4-stage mandatory water conservation and rationing plan.”

Customers must ration their water use only when in Stage 2 or greater.

Stage 1: mandatory conservation.

Stage 2: 25 percent rationing.

Stage 3: 50 percent; Stage 4: 75 percent.

Over the last 20 years, water supplies exhibited no shortage 63 percent of the time. stage 1, 25 percent of the time. stage 2, seven percent of the time. stage 3, five percent of the time. stage 4, zero percent of the time.

Therefore, rationing has been in effect for roughly 2.6 years out of the last 20 years (which is 13 percent of the time frame).

“We have now experienced two different drought emergencies in the last 10 years, which reinforces a need for greater water supply resiliency [through desalination],” said Leventhal.

One of the consequences of drought is that SCE and Catalina have seen multiple restaurants only offer bottled water.

When in stage 1 or greater, restaurants are restricted from providing water unless a patron requests it; consequently, many restaurants have adopted a bottled water service. Later stages may help the business achieve its water rationing requirements.

In addition, streets are swept rather than washed to conserve water, and hotels pay extra to take laundry to the mainland to clean to conserve the island’s water. In addition, accommodations are asking visitors and guests to conserve in as many ways as possible.

Islanders do their part to conserve water by having saltwater toilets and planting low-maintenance plants, like succulents. But it becomes more of an issue as summer generates an increase in activity on the island.

“We’re about 4,000 people on a yearround basis, but we get up to a million visitors a year, and so, of course, that impacts a lot of our infrastructure because we have these visitors and thank God we do because we’re an entirely tourist-based community,” said Avalon Mayor Anni Marshall in an interview with ABC7.

Image courtesy of Brian Leventhal; SCE

Southern California Edison’s desalination plant on Catalina Island has been turning ocean water into drinking water for 30 years.

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The Catalina Island Conservancy celebrates its golden anniversary with member events and signature activities, including naturalistled hikes, free Botanic Garden and Native Plant Nursery tours, complimentary Eco Tours, and more.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS CATALINA ISLAND — The Catalina Island

Conservancy is celebrating 50 years of conservation, education, and recreation this year with a series of events on July 22.

Members are invited to events and signature activities, such as naturalist-led hikes, free Botanic Garden and Native Plant Nursery tours, complimentary Eco Tours, and more. After spending the day exploring the Wildlands, members are invited to get to know the Conservancy’s leadership at the Trailhead Open House with happy hour at Toyon Grill. To become a member and participate in the 50th Anniversary Celebration, visit CatalinaConservancy.org or contact membership@

catalinaconservancy.org.

“The Conservancy will host events for staff, members and donors throughout the weekend,” said Catalina Island Conservancy Director, Gina Dartt. “With 4,500 members, the bulk of the activities take place on July 23 which is free and open to all members.”

Scheduled member activities for the day of event include: Naturalist-led Eco Tour (Two hours) from 9:45-11:45 a.m.

Garden to Sky Hike from 10 a.m.2 p.m.

White’s Landing Exclosure Tour from 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Airport Loop Hike from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Botanic Garden Tour from 12-3 p.m.

Naturalist-led Eco Tour from 1-3 p.m.

Ackernman Native Plant Nursery Tour from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Happy Hour Celebration at the Trailhead from 4-7 p.m.

Members of the Wrigley and Offield families established the Catalina Island Conservancy in 1971 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and protecting Catalina’s wildlands.

It all began with Philip Knight Wrigley’s vision to make Catalina Island a sort of living laboratory, which including creating 42,000 protected acres where native species can thrive, and allow people to enjoy, explore, and celebrate the

natural beauty of the Island.

Fifty years later, that concrete intention generated programs designed to protect, restore, and pr omo t e t he s u s tainable use of natura l resources for present and future generations.

Since 1972, the Conservancy has deCaptive-bred foxes, vaccinated against diseases and veloped and grown released to the wild, brought the population up to about into a preservation 300 animals within a few years. Today, some 2,000 foxes program for the Is- roam Santa Catalina Island. land’s wildlands and wildlife by helping tourists and residents promote learning endemic Catalina Island foxes through about Catalina Island and conservation instrumental strides by trapping nearly while enjoying Catalina’s natural gifts. all the island’s remaining foxes and beThe Conservancy provides access to ginning a captive breeding program to the Island’s wildlands and 50 miles worth save the subspecies from extinction helpof biking, and roughly 165 miles of hik- ing the population grew and them releasing opportunities within the Island’s road ing them back into the wild. and trail system. In addition, the ConThe Conservancy works to educate servancy conducts educational outreach children and adults about the uniqueness through its Nature Center and Wrigley of Catalina Island and the importance of Memorial & Botanic Garden and offers nature. It provides essential access to the guided experiences in the Island’s rug- Island’s environment as well as guided ged interior. experiences that are designed to generThroughout the last 50 years, the Con- ate curiosity and encourage healthy lifeservancy has continued to work to pro- styles that will, in turn, benefit the Island, tect the Island’s crucial flora and fauna, by teaching how to live in a healthy manincluding the recovery of bald eagles and ner on the Island.

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All Things Boating Throughout Catalina

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

CATALINA ISLAND — When arriving at

Catalina Island by boat, sailors are met by picturesque waterfronts made more scenic thanks to the tranquil scene of boats bobbing in the harbors. A relatively easy 26-nautical mile crossing from the mainland will bring you to Catalina’s beautiful coves and many amenities that have made the resort island a popular recreational boating destination in Southern California.

Catalina is a popular destination for private boaters with vessels that range from open cabin runabouts to some of the largest and most luxurious yachts. Because of the island’s position, Catalina offers several protected coves on its leeward side that are calm in all but the most severe weather conditions.

Mooring in Catalina Island Boating to Catalina Island is made even more convenient by the moorings that make anchoring unnecessary. There are hundreds of moorings in Avalon Harbor and dozens more in Descanso and Hamilton coves, all of which are overseen and managed by the Avalon Harbor Department. Two Harbors and nearby boating areas offer hundreds of more moorings, which are managed by the Catalina Island Company. There are also several coves between the two main harbors that offer moorings and protected anchorage areas.

Avalon Harbor Mooring Information

 Over 360 mooring sites are available

in Avalon Harbor, Descanso Bay, and Hamilton Cove, located at Catalina

signed on a firstcome, first-served basis. Upon arrival, stand by outside the Avalon Harbor entrance for a mooring ass ig n ment f r om the Harbor Patrol boat. A patrol boat is waiting outside Boaters will find moorings (but no slips) in Avalon, Two t he ha rbor en- Harbors, and various coves around the Island. trance 24 hours a day to meet and assist boaters in person. Moorings does not service the anchorage area. are not assigned over VHF radio.  Dinghy docks are available throughMooring fees are payable upon issuout Avalon Harbor for dinghies 14 ance of a mooring. Acceptable payfeet or smaller. We recommend dinments to the Harbor Patrol Officer ghy locks. include cash, check, or credit card  A shoreboat/water-taxi service is (except American Express). To pay by also available. There is a charge per phone call (866) 298-4341. You will person, per trip each way. The shorebe given a receipt and your booking boat/water taxis generally run from ID number.

7:30-1:30 a.m. and can be contacted Avalon is a no-discharge area. No at (310) 363-3935, or channel 9 on sewage may be discharged, treated, your VHF radio. or not. A free pump-out station is located near the fuel dock, by the Casino building. A pump-out station is Mooring Information for located at the main dock in Two Har- Two Harbors and Beyond bors and a pump-out boat in Catali Over 700 mooring sites are available na Harbor. at Catalina Island’s west end, around During the summer months, service Two Harbors in secluded coves, landboats make free trash pick-ups daily ings, beaches, and harbors, including and in Avalon on weekends during Isthmus Cove, Fourth of July Cove, the winter months.

Cherry Cove, Emerald Bay, HowPlastic trash bags are available at no land’s Landing, Little Geiger, White’s charge from the trash service boat or Landing, Moonstone, Hen Rock, at the Harbor Master’s office at the Buttonshell Cove, Catalina Harbor, end of the Green Pleasure Pier. and Wells Beach.

To ensure peaceful harmony on the  Moorings are available via reservaisland, all generators must be setion. Every Thursday at midnight, cured from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. availability will be uploaded for the The anchoring area for Avalon is loweekend. Upon arrival, contact the cated outside the breakwater, west of Two Harbors Harbor Department the Casino building, at least 300 feet via VHF Channel 09 to pay your fees from moorings and the Casino Dive and find your assignment.

Park, with a depth of roughly 150  Quiet hours are from 10 p.m.-7 a.m. feet. At all other locations, you may and apply for all generator usage. only anchor outside mooring areas.  Always observe the five-mile per These are not patrolled, and you anhour, no-wake speed limit near chor at your own risk. The shore boat mooring areas and anchorages.

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water are available year-round from the fuel dock; propane is also available on shore.

A trash pick-up vessel service is available in the coves during the summer months.

Anchoring is always at your own risk.

Anchoring is permitted 100 yards outside the mooring area and is administered by the Two Harbors Harbor Department.

For information about mooring outside the Avalon area, please visit Two Harbors Mooring Reservations & Fees.

Best Places to Anchor Around Catalina Island Catalina Island’s Harbor Department allows anchoring 100 yards outside the island’s mooring area. Boats can use anchors from the bow, stern, or two bow anchors. The Harbor Department administers the Two Harbors anchorage area, and vessels can only anchor for less than 14 days.

Catalina Island offers a breathtaking place to drop your boat’s anchor and relax in the sun. One of the top places to anchor your boat is just north of Pin Rock, but this area is very shallow, so be careful depending upon the tide and the size of the boat you are operating. In addition, Pin Rock, near Cat Harbor, offers more opportunities for anchoring and floating in the island’s waters.

Another great place to anchor around Catalina Island is at Emerald Cove, where boaters have terrific views of the island and surrounding waters.

It is always smart to ensure you are anchoring properly at Catalina Island.

For questions or to confirm you are anchoring in a permitted area, contact the island’s Harbor Department.

Catalina Island Marinas Catalina Island is home to a few marinas that offer supplies and gas. Marinas serving boaters visiting the island include the City of Avalon Harbor Department, Avalon Marine Dock, Avalon Harbor Marine, and Two Harbors Enterprises.

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Catalina’s Business is Booming: Check out these highlights!

By: JORDAN B. DARLING

Catalina Divers Supply offers everything you need to get out in the water and snorkel or dive.

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CATALINA ISLAND— Catalina Divers Supply has served the island of Catalina since 1958, providing diving supplies and, in some cases, guided tours for new and old divers alike.

In January of 2021, the dive shop signed a new lease for a spot in the Catalina Island Casino where they could expand their retail section and provide service for divers in the Casino Point Dive Park.

“It has taken us a little over a year to get everything done,” said Christy Lins, co-owner of Catalina Divers Supply.

“We’ve done some major improvements, and we’ve really made it a great spot for teaching, equipment rentals, we’ve gutted the bathrooms and put in more bathroom stalls and showers for our divers, and we have a huge retail section, so we are able to offer a lot more.”

The dive shop has a spot on the Green Pleasure Pier and an air fill station just outside of the Casino.

The Casino Point Dive Park is considered one of the highest-rated and most popular dive and snorkel destinations in the United States, with up to 100 feet of visibility on a good day and a diverse set of wildlife.

“The dive park is amazing,” said Lins.

“It is just one step in, and you will see so much. I try to encourage anyone I encounter to come and visit the island and to at least get in the water. Whether it is swimming, snorkeling, or out on a

guided dive, I just think we really need to tap into that resource and get people to appreciate what we have.”

The dive shop also provides the means to get out and snorkel, swim, or dive. The shop has the tools you need, and they offer lessons for beginners and experts and guided tours.

One of their most popular classes is the Discover Scuba tour which lets divers experience the underwater beauty of Catalina without the commitment of a certification course.

“That is hugely popular because it gives people an introduction to what it is like to scuba dive, and then from there, they can go on and get their open water certification,” said Lins.

For more information, to sign up for classes, or just check out the new expanded retail section, see the Catalina Divers Supply website at https://www.catalinadiverssupply.com/.

“I Just to try to encourage people to come out and see the ocean; even if you are not into scuba diving, there is so much to see,” said Lins.

The store has been able to expand its retail section with the new location in the Casino.

Catalina’s Avalon Theater Opens its Doors for Movie Goers The movie theater is housed in the classic theater in the Catalina Casino, which offers classic architecture from the 1920s.

CATALINA ISLAND— The Avalon Theater closed its doors in 2019 but has reopened this summer to offer movie-goers on the island a wide variety of shows to fill in their evenings.

Under the leadership of Wesley Alfvin, a life-long visitor to Catalina, the theater

is now open again and showing new movies every week.

Alfvin grew up visiting the island with his family and fell in love with the theater at a young age. So naturally, as an adult, when he learned the theater was closed, he looked for a plan to open it back up.

“When the theater sadly closed its doors, you know I heard the news, and I was saddened,” said Alfvin. “…And I thought there has to be a way forward.

I always had that childhood dream of bringing live entertainment, but I knew we had to start with movies, and so I began researching and devising what I thought would be a more sustainable path for the theater.”

Alfvin put in the work and came up with an agreement with the Catalina Island Company to reopen the theater for visitors.

In the previous model, the one-screen theater would show one new movie every three weeks, but by showing older movies, the theater is able to offer several new one-night-only showings a week.

Fourth of July weekend, viewers were able to watch "National Treasure", "The Batman" with Robert Pattinson, "Independence Day", and "The Rocketeer."

“So, the model we came up with was showing slightly older films,” said Alfvin. “So still, current, but things have shifted, so they are no longer considered a new release.”

The theater was built in 1929.

Alfvin's new plan for the theater let's them show At that time, movie theaters were built to offer a stage for live enter- new movies every week.

Please see AVALON THEATER, PAGE 31

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The Catalina Divers Supply has made its new home in the Catalina Island Casino and has expanded its services.

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Chet’s Hardware, Family Owned and Operated with Pride

CATALINA ISLAND— Chet’s Hardware was established in 1962 and has been in the Cassidy family since 1977, when Edward and Patricia Cassidy purchased the store. They later sold the store to their son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Cinde Cassidy, who have owned and operated the store for the last ten years.

The name stayed the same, but the location changed during COVID-19, moving from its first location in Atwater Arcade to its new locaThe Hardware Store opened up a new location during tion on Catalina COVID-19, allowing them to expand their selection.

Avenue, where

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The new location offers a bigger and updated space for the popular store so they can continue to offer the same variety of goods and new opportunities that weren’t there before, like their new 200-square-foot plant nursery.

“It is really exciting to walk up the street and see all the greenery,” said Cassidy. “…Especially with the pandemic, people started gardening a lot more, so that was nice for our locals, but also just we haven’t had a nursey on the island for quite some time…And so now we are

providing that opportunity for our locals.”

The store has been working with the Catalina Island Conservancy to bring in native plants for its customers and has a mainland contact for ornamental and flower succulents.

Chet’s Hardware continues to bring a wide variety of products for its customers. For more information on the store’s goods, check out their website at https:// www.chetshardware.com/.

Mike and Cinde Cassidy opened up their new location on Catalina Ave., just up from the Green Pleasure Pier.

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The hardware store has a unique position on the island and tries to cater to not only the builders and DIY-ers but also the maritime community.

“Because of the unique circumstances of being on an island, we cater to not only the building industry but to our maritimers,” said Cinde Cassidy, owner. “So, we have a large selection of boating-related items as well as a pretty large selection of home goods in terms of home supplies, linens, things like that.”

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Chet’s Hardware is considered an institution on Catalina and provides a plethora of services for mariners and your average DIY project.

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By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS CATALINA ISLAND — On Aug. 28, Catalina

Island will host the 45th Annual Catalina Classic; this year, the race is dedicated to legendary waterman Tim Ritter. During the event, paddleboarders from all over the world will come together to take on the challenge of a 32-mile paddle from Isthmus Cove to the Manhattan Beach Pier.

This year, approximately 100 paddlers will leave from the Isthmus, Catalina Island, at 6 a.m. and attempt to paddle the 32 miles, passing the PV-10 buoy on their way to the Manhattan Beach Pier using only their hands to propel their boards through the water. The first finishers are expected to arrive shortly after 11 a.m.

Racers must paddle out on boards between 12 and 19 feet long.

This competitive race draws the topprone paddlers from around the world.

The event is limited to a field of 100 paddlers for safety logistics. In addition, each paddler is required to have their own dedicated escort boat. It is a grueling race, and conditions change yearly, humbling even the most experienced and prepared paddlers.

This event is considered a historical paddleboard event by participants and is organized and conducted by the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Association, Inc. The race was inspired by Tom Blake’s

desire to prove and promote his new paddleboard design after he, along with Pete Peterson and Wally Burton, had completed the first paddleboard crossing to Catalina Channel in 1932. Later, the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce leaders Cliff Webster, Bob Jean, Paul Garber, Bob Rueben, Lee Cave, Hal Newell, Bob Smith, and Bud Caldwell joined forces with LA County Lifeguard, and Manhattan Beach resident Bob Hogan made the event an official race in 1955. Together they created and conducted what was then called the Manhattan Beach International Paddleboard Race. The 32-mile marathon would start at Isthmus Cove on Catalina Island and finish on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The Chamber’s goal was to bring positive attention to their growing beach community.

According to the National Museum of American History, Blake introduced the patented hollow paddleboard in 1931, cutting the board weight in half and fueling the first boom in surfing as the lighter boards made surfing more accessible to the masses.

This board became a standard piece of life-saving equipment that went on to be used by lifeguards worldwide. In 1935, Blake’s second innovation was the stabilizing fin. Although it did not catch on in Hawaii for another five years, this advanced design inspired future board de-

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The 45th Annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Marathon

This historic 32-mile marathon, which starts at Catalina’s Isthmus cove and ends at the Manhattan Beach Pier, attracts paddlers from all over the world and is known as the “Grand-Daddy of all paddleboard races.” signs and became a standard for boards in 1940.

This original event was only held five times from 1955 to 1960. The event was then canceled due to construction of the pier and then again in 1961 due to dangerous ocean conditions. After the death of Cliff Webster, who was the driving force and most significant promoter of the race, the city decided to end the race.

As a result, Marathon paddleboard racing went on a hiatus.

In 1982, L A C ount y L ifeg ua rd Lieutenant Karl “Buddy” Bohn was approached by the Manhattan Beach Historical Society to find and donate

a 1950’s style paddleboard for their museum’s exhibition. While searching for a good racing board to present, many convinced Buddy to re-start the race, a responsibility the Chamber had been trying to give Buddy and other Lifeguard Association Directors for years. At last, Chamber executive Trudy Smart turned over the race by-laws and articles of incorporation. Buddy enlisted the support of some of the original channel paddlers, fellow county lifeguard, and Manhattan Beach resident Weldon “Gibby” Gibson to start the race up again. Then, they put together the race known as the Catalina Please see PADDLEBOARD, PAGE 23

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The oceans no longer protected oneself from distant enemies. The OSS would specialize in surveillance, sabotage, and covert warfare under the direct command of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Toyon Bay, two and a half miles northwest of Avalon, and a smaller cove nearby called Gallagher’s Beach were selected for the use of the OSS for several reasons.

Steep mountains hem in the beaches at Toyon and Gallagher’s, and no road had been built into the area yet.

The isolation was ideal for the kind of

training that would take place. In addition, several buildings were already in place at the bottom of Swain’s Canyon, inland from Toyon’s beach. The Catalina Island School had used the facilities for boys before its closure in December of 1941.

The site at Toyon Bay was leased by the OSS in December 1943, and the training center began operations in June 1944. However, the base was top secret.

Most Merchant Marine, Coast Guard, and Army personnel stationed at other Catalina locations knew nothing of its presence.

Men who trained and prepared at Toyon Bay became experts with weapons, including carbines, M-1 rifles, 45 caliber pistols, the Fairbairn-Skyes dagger,

and explosives.

These men also trained in martial arts-styled methods of “silent killing.”

Much of the training applied to jungle combat. The brutal physical conditioning regimen included calisthenics on the beach and strenuous runs up the mountains and along the ridges of Catalina Island.

Toyon Bay served as a secretive training area for American spies and guerrilla warfare specialists from 1943 to 1945. While on the Island, the men learned survival, hand-to-hand combat with knives and other silent weapons, unarmed combat, demolitions, map reading, cryptography, and clandestine radio operations.

Each training class conducted mock

raids on the U.S. Coast Guard base at Two Harbors and other “enemy” targets around the Island. In addition, agents were landed by submarine and rubber boats at other “enemy-held” strongholds.

From Toyon Bay, the trainees were transferred to Burma and China, where they did behind-the-lines intelligence work for the British and Indian armies fighting to recapture Burma.

They recruited, trained, and led a guerrilla force of native Kachin fighters whose exploits have never been equaled in the history of guerrilla warfare and who were primarily responsible for opening the Burma Road to China and retaking Northern Burma.

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Classic 32-mile Paddleboard Marathon.

The rules were updated, changing the stock class board length from 14 feet to 12 feet. With the help of friends from the Catalina Channel Swim Federation, they garnered advice on the subject of logistics and safety as it related to channel crossings. Today the race is called The Catalina Classic.

The race will begin at 6 a.m. this year, leaving from Isthmus Cove. Once paddlers take off, swells, currents, and wind conditions will begin to play into what is one of the most intense endurance challenges.

The race must be completed in 9 hours to qualify for completion. The first-place winner for the 2021 race, Scott Clausen finished the race with a time of 5:38:44 out of 87 racers, and the first woman in the 2021 race to the finish was Liz Hunter with a time of 7:26:50. The fastest record time was set in 1999, standing at 5:02:12, set by Tim Gair.

Many paddlers utilize the race to raise money and awareness for their favorite charities, including:  The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, with the US Marine Corps relay team from Wounded Warriors Battalion-West  The Ocean of Hope Campaign for the Sarcoma Alliance  The ALS Association Golden West Chapter In addition, each year, the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Association, a non-profit organization, donates to local non-profits that have included: 1 percent for the planet, Los Angeles County Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Fund, MB Roundhouse Aquarium, Jimmy Miller Foundation, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, and ECF Kayne Eras Center.

There is a planned award ceremony and celebration for this year, but the details have not been entirely worked out yet.

Registration for the event concluded on June 20th.

More information, history, photos, records, and volunteer opportunities can be found at https://catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace.com/.

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Pick up “Art to Go” packages provided by the Catalina Island Museum every Thursday starting at 10 a.m. The kits are geared towards children 6-12 and include a specific project paired with an art lesson. For more information, reach out to the museum at info@catalinamuseum.org.

Summer Beach Bingo: June 21 – Aug. 25

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“Art to Go” from Catalina Museum for Art & History

Movies on the Beach: July 13, July 27, and August 10 The City of Avalon will host Movies on the Beach on South Beach every other Wednesday from June 29 to August 10.

Films begin at 7 p.m., and snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their chairs or blankets. The full movie lineup can be found below: July 13: The Mitchells vs. The Machines July 27: Ratatouille Aug. 10: Luca

Summer Beach Bingo returns every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m. on

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The Highwayman Show (August 20) – A tribute to the timeless music of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson.

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Xceptional Tribute to ABBA (September 3) – A fan-favorite performance highlighting the best of ABBA.

Catalina Island Concert Series: Aug. 20 and Sept. 3 The island’s summer concert series kicked off on June 25, featuring Venice with the Pine Mountain Logs, an Americana pop group that draws influence from The Beach Boys, Eagles, and CSN. The series will continue on Aug. 20 and Sept. 3. The series is in partnership with Xceptional Music Company and

PHOTO Courtesy of Catalina Museum for Art & History

CATALINA ISLAND— Summer is in full swing, and Catalina has regular events throughout the summer months to occupy locals and visitors on the island.

South Beach, right next to the Lifeguard Stand. So, bring your blankets and chairs and play a game of bingo on the sand for a chance to win fun local prizes. Bingo cards are $1 each.

Descanso Beach Club will host a “Margaritaville” style event on Jun 16 from 5-8 p.m. The event has a cocktail reception and dinner, followed by a beach party, all supporting the Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation and its support of the Catalina Island Medical Center and healthcare on Catalina Island. In addition, the event will have a live auction, raffle prizes, live music, and dancing on the sand. For more information or to purchase tickets, see https://www.cimcfoundation. org/catalinaville/.

is held at Wrigley Stage from 8-10 p.m.

For concert goers over 21, a beer, wine, and spirits garden will be located adjacent to the stage featuring a raffle and prize opportunities throughout the evening. The next two shows will feature:

The Chicago Cubs on Catalina Island By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

AVALON— In the early part of the 20th

century, the transition into spring in Avalon became official once some very special guests arrived on the island.

From 1921-1941 and then 1946-1951, The Chicago Cubs spent spring training in Avalon.

In 1919, 103 years ago, William Wrigley, Jr. and his wife Ada purchased Catalina Island. Wrigley, a visionary entrepreneur, quickly grew to love the island and began investing in infrastructure, hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Wrigley saw the protentional in turning the island into a seaside retreat to attract visitors from around the world.

By the middle of the 20s, Wrigley built a spring training field that matched the dimensions of Chicago’s

Wrigley Field. By the end of that decade, he had also constructed a clubhouse that would eventually become the Catalina Island Country Club.

The team arrived each February to great fanfare, with parades, speeches, and live music. The team was always accompanied by the sports press, showcasing the players’ exploits. One radio sportscaster, Ronald “Dutch” Reagan, who covered the Chicago Cubs on Catalina Island, would go on to earn acclaim in a different field.

The Cubs presence was a helpful marketing tool for the island. As the team was photographed throughout their years on the island, those images made their way to newspapers across the United States. Wrigley used the Cub’s presence on the island in advertisements using ‘The Cubs Are Here, You Should Come Too,” as a popular tagline.

The entire country mobilized to fight

The full team on the island and a proud owner, William Wrigley Jr. when the war was declared in 1941, including Catalina Island, which became training grounds and a lookout station for the military.

Throughout the years of the war, the Cubs stayed closer to home, but as soon as the war was over, spring A game on the regulation size Wrigley Field on the island training returned to circa 1926.

Catalina Island. The team continued to train on the Island as the team’s new training ground. until 1952, when Mesa, AZ, was chosen

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By: JORDAN B. DARLING

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By: JORDAN B. DARLING CATALINA ISLAND — The Catalina Island

Museum nestled on Metropole in the center of Avalon got its start in 1953 in the basement of the classic Catalina Casino.

“It was basically founded because a group of concerned citizens, and Philip Wrigley, were worried that the island’s history was getting lost and that it should be saved and shared with the people who were coming to visit,” said Gail Fornasiere, deputy director of external affairs.

The museum stayed in the casino for 63 years before finding its permanent home on Metropole in 2016.

The museum offers a large permanent gallery dedicated to the history of Catalina and several other rotating galleries that offer artwork from artists all over the world.

“The great thing about Catalina history is it is so vast and connected to so many things with American history and California history,” said Fornasiere.

“There are a lot of firsts and visionaries that were here, and so there are a lot of stories to tell.”

The Catalina gallery is kept fresh with new takes and connections that keep track of the island’s connection to his-

tory, and the rotating exhibits find their own place in that story.

One of the current exhibitions is based around the work of Norman Rockwell, an American painter and illustrator, known for his illustrations of everyday life created for The Saturday Evening Post.

The exhibit, "A View of the American Homefront", focuses on the 1940s through the eyes of Willie Gillis, Jr., a fictional character created by Rockwell, as he enlists in the military and goes through life as a soldier.

As Catalina celebrates the 80th anniversary of its involvement in WW2, Fornasiere thought it was important to acknowledge the island’s involvement and connection which is explained through Rockwell’s work depicting the home front.

From blackouts to USO dances held on the island while soldiers were stationed on Catalina, the museum uses art to connect back to another part of the island’s history.

The museum strives to keep things fresh for island locals and visitors, so they keep coming back to learn about the intricate and vast history of the island, 22 miles from Long Beach, off the Southern California coast.

The museum will feature a couple of new exhibits this fall, including a show

of Tongva art created and curated by Tongva artists.

The Tongva were the first people to inhabit Catalina. They lived on the island for at least 8,000 years and have a deep history connected to Catalina.

“We are featuring a A group of visitors listen to Johnny Sampson, Deputy few of the artists that Director and Chief Curator in the Norman Rockwell are descendants of that exhibit. tribe who will be showcasing their work in an exhibition,” said Fornasiere. “The three rants and bars that are tiki related,” said artists that are going to be featured are Fornasiere. also guest curators.”

According to Fornasiere, the remAnother exhibition is being added nants of the tiki feel can still be found for the history of tiki culture founded on in Two Harbors today, and the exhibiCatalina during film projects like "Muti- tion will highlight that connection from ny on the Bounty", released in 1935. late October throughout the following The exhibition, "Tall Tiki Tales; Cata- summer. lina as a South Seas Island", showcases The museum is a cultural center that the island’s role in the Americanized tiki works to capture the stories of past and culture we know today through the trans- future generations to share with the comformation Hollywood made on the island munity and visitors. to create a Polynesian feel for their films.

“We are the keeper of these stories and “Basically, Hollywood transformed intend to share those stories with generathat part of the island [Two Harbors] tions down the line so they can relive and into a Polynesian paradise for these films, connect to the island,” said Fornasiere. and those films, in turn, inspired restau-

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Sailing Sailors at San Diego US Open Prepare for Youth Champs By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SAN DIEGO — On June 19, The San Diego edition of the West Marine US Open Sailing Series concluded after three days of beautiful racing in the Pacific, with wind at 8-10 knots and a 3-5-foot sea swell across the weekend. Title Sponsor West Marine and National Sponsors Gill Marine and Gowrie Group are committed to efforts that grow the series as a domestic training platform looking towards the Olympics.

29er: US Sailing’s representatives for Youth Worlds had a banner weekend in the 29er fleet. Ian and Noah Nyenhuis, brothers who will represent the Men’s 29er, took first place, while Sammie Gardner and Alice Schmid, who will represent the Women’s 29er, took second. Miles Julien and Jake Julien took third.

ILCA 7: Fresh off a development camp in Long Beach, sailors from the Olympic Development Program (ODP) fought for domination in the ILCA 7 fleet. It was close for ODP Sailor Leo Boucher and teammate Nick Sessions, but Boucher ultimately bested his teammate, taking first by four points. Benjamin Smith, also on the ODP, placed third. The top three men in the ILCA 7 were eligible to compete for the George D. O’Day Trophy during the event, the U.S. Singlehanded Championship trophy open to men 17 years and older in the calendar year of the event. U.S. Singlehanded Results.

The George D. O’Day Trophy is sailed for in singlehanded boats, and the winner is known as the United States Singlehanded Champion. The competition is open to representatives of Yacht Racing Associations belonging to the U.S. Sailing Association and the yachtsmen and women representing the Inter-Collegiate Yacht Racing Association, U.S. Youth and

US Sailing and other host yacht clubs helping to organize at venues in Florida and California, the six-stage West Marine US Open Sailing Series is seeking to fulfill the demand for a racing and training platform based in the United States to provide a path to the Olympic Games for prospective athletes.

U.S. Women’s champions.

ILCA 6: The competition was tight in the event’s largest fleet. Robby Meek, winner of the Ft. Lauderdale event last winter, came in first by six points. US Youth Worlds representative in the Men’s ILCA 6, Peter Barnard, took second, and Katherine Doble, US Youth Worlds representative in the Women’s ILCA 6, came in third.

“Helen Hanley Trophy – U.S. Singlehanded Championship trophy open to women 17 years and older in the calendar year of the event in the ILCA 6: Katherine Doble was awarded the Hanley Trophy, while Zoe Ziskind took second and Oakley Cunningham came in third. U.S. Singlehanded Results,” said the press release.

ILCA 4: French sailor Gilda Dondona took the win in the ILCA 4 class, winning every race except one, which ultimately was dropped. Max Brameld placed second, and Landon Stahl took third.

470: A group from the High-Performance Center at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco comprised the 470 fleet at this event. Kyra Phelan and Dylan Murphy dominated the group and won every race.

Their teammates Brooke Schmelz & Josh Goldberg placed second, and Samantha Hemans and Alec Von Kerckhove placed third.

US Sailing Team/Allison Chenard

“It was awesome to see the tight racing across all the fleets,” said Circle B PRO Becky Ashburn in a June 21 press release from U.S. Sailing. “As Race Committee, we were excited to see both seasoned veterans and the future of Olympic classes out on the racecourse this weekend.”

US Sailing Team/ Lexi Pline

The first stop on the West Coast swing, the San Diego event, included the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA7, 470, 29er, Snipe, and Finn classes. In addition, the event hosted the 29er National Championship and the U.S. Singlehanded Championship for the O’Day and Hanley Trophies.

Organized by US Sailing and hosting yacht clubs at venues in Florida and California, the six-stage West Marine US Open Sailing Series strives to fulfill the demand for a racing and training platform to provide a path to the Olympic Games for prospective athletes based in the United States.

Finn: The San Diego Finn class was a full force for this US Open event. Erik Lidecis, a long-time resident Finn sailor, won first place with 12 points. Ukrainian, Anatolii Nosara, placed second with 20 points, barely beating American Rob Coutts, who took third place.

Snipe: The Snipe class joined the regatta this year, a new edition, as they prepare for their National Championship at San Diego Yacht Club in July. Mary Baker and Diana Waterbury took first place over Rick Arneson and Gus Wirth. The youth

team of Peter Busch and Cam Spriggs took third place.

This year, sailors from any country competing in Olympic classes in the Olympic configuration were eligible for prize money over three California events, a first in US Sailing history. Athletes were awarded $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, and $250 for third.

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Know Your Navigation Tools Ahoy Sailors, now you know what not to do while sailing. Your next lesson is a breakdown of manual and analog navigation tools, how to use them, and how to keep your boat on track. Then, stay tuned for your next lesson, which will explain how to use a VHF radio.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Navigating a boat is nothing like navigating a vehicle on land. There are no lanes or roads, only a few signs other than basic navigational markers that outline significant channels, and you may have to contend with fog or an inability to see land or landmarks. Becoming a marine navigational expert takes years of accumulated knowledge and advanced learning.

However, if you have a firm grip on the basics, learning how to navigate a boat in most inland and nearshore waterways in average weather conditions becomes very doable.

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String waypoints together to create a route; utilize autopilot when applicable.

Use a compass, charters, parallel rulers, and dividers for traditional navigation.

Stay within sight of land and use major landmarks as points of reference.

Electronic Marine Navigation Further Explained Modern tech is to thank for the GPS/ chartplotter. First, it made navigation much easier to understand. You can pull up an electronic map, which shows your real-time position, speed, the direction of travel, and more.

Locating your position is as simple as looking for the boat icon or GPS coordinates on-screen. However, to get from point “A” to point “B,” you’ll have to create a waypoint.

termine the exact compass bearing of any course you may want to steer. All charts have a compass rose with all 360 degrees printed on them. Place the ruler on top of the chart, on the course line you’d like to steer. Then walk the rulers to the compass rose. Now you know what compass bearing you need to steer your boat on to run the course.

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According to NOAA, Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation. Initially designed for large commercial vessels using a sophisticated navigational computer called an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), ENCs are now also being used on simpler electronic chart systems and “chart plotters” on many types of ships and by recreational boaters. NOAA ENCs help provide real-time ship positioning and collision and grounding avoidance.

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advance, this could mean scrolling a cursor across the chart, then creating a waypoint by pressing a button.

In other cases, you might have a touchscreen and only need to tap the position you’d like to make a waypoint.

Next, you’ll want to press a “go-to” button or give the screen a swipe, per your chartplotter.

With the navigation from your present position to the waypoint initiated, the chartplotter will provide you with a compass course to steer. Most chartplotters also have one or more steering screens to choose from, which will display both the preferred compass course and the one you’re currently following.

Use the chartplotter menu to pull up this steering screen, and you’re ready to follow the unit as you steer an accurate course to the waypoint. You can also plot multiple waypoints and string them together throughout a route.

The most important thing about creating waypoints and routes and then navigating to them is to look closely at the chart. In addition, make sure you won’t be trying to cross any rugged obstructions like land, restricted areas, or waters that may not allow your boat its minimum draft, which is how much water your boat needs to avoid running aground.

Traditional Marine Navigation Electronics can and do fail, so it’s also essential to understand the tools you need in case of analog navigation and keep them aboard your boat at all times.

These tools include: A compass Charts for the waterways you travel Parallel Rulers Dividers

As long as you’re within sight of land and major landmarks, you can figure out where you’re going with these instruments.

Compass A compass tells you which direction your boat is heading in, north, south, east, or west, as measured in degrees relative to magnetic north. There are 360 degrees representing a full circle. So, zero degrees on the compass is north, 180 degrees points south, 90 degrees to the east, and 270 degrees leads to the west. So, your compass will tell you what direction you’re traveling at any given time.

In navigation, bearing is the horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object or between it and that of true north. So, you’ll be steering a zero-degree bearing if you’re cruising to a restaurant for lunch directly to the north.

If it’s to your south, you’ll drive a 180-degree bearing, and so on.

Charts Charts are just maps of the water and waterways. Charts have unique markings for water depths, channel markers, lighthouses, and restricted areas. NOAA produces charts for US waterways which can be viewed online for free but to get printed versions, you must purchase charts or books of charts, for larger areas, from a NOAA-certified agent. You can also pick up charts and chart books for your local waterway in virtually any marine supply store.

Parallel Rulers Parallel rulers are two rulers attached by a pair of swiveling arms, so you can swing the rulers close together or far apart while consistently remaining parallel. You can walk the rulers across a chart by doing so repeatedly. This is important because it will allow you to de-

Dividers have two arms attached at one end and can be pulled apart to different widths at the other. These are used to measure distance. All charts have a key that shows scale by miles and nautical miles. Hold the dividers up to the scale and pull them apart until the arms width equals the chart scale for a mile or any increment of miles. It is common to see one, five, ten, or even 20-mile increments depending on the chart’s scale. When the dividers are set, they can be used to measure the distance between any two points on the chart.

Marine Navigation Basic Tasks With these tools in hand or at the helm, you can accomplish three basic navigational tasks: figuring out where you are, where you want to go, and pursuing the course to get there.

Where are you at?

Locate three charted landmarks like

navigational aids, bridges, or water towers on shore to figure out where you are.

Point your compass (pointing your boat unless you have a handheld compass) at these landmarks one at a time.

Record the bearing.

Then set your parallel ruler on the compass rose to match the bearings and, one by one, walk them until they intersect with the landmark for the corresponding bearing. Then draw a line down the edge of the ruler.

After doing all three lines, they will intersect to create a small triangle, and that’s your location.

How to Navigate to Where You Want to Go

This is a matter of identifying your location and destination, then determining the corresponding compass bearing between the two locations. Finally, set your boat’s compass to match the bearing, and you’re all set.

Following a Course Now that you know how to get a bearing, following the course is easy. Of course, it would help if you steered the boat to keep the compass on your desired bearing. You’ll notice that keeping a boat on the course can be difficult, especially with smaller, faster boats. However, if you can keep your path within five or so degrees of the intended route, you should consider it a job well done.

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The SailGP Australia team is dominating the third season so far, holding on to a strong winning streak

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ON THE HORIZONS

Sail GP Season Three Underway and Australia Leads the Pack By: JORDAN B. DARLING

The second event of the third season of Sail GP took place over Father’s Day weekend in Chicago and saw Australia come out on top with an impressive comeback holding on to their winning streak.

Australia fought the odds when they slipped into the finals. After a mediocre first day of racing and a last-place placement in the fourth fleet race, the team from the land down under slipped into the final three-boat winner-takes-all race by just a point above New Zealand.

“We came dead last in the fourth race and thought our chances of reaching the final, let alone winning it, were over,” said Tom Slingsby, leader of the Australia team, in a Sail GP press release.

“I thought mathematically it was almost impossible to make the final race. Somehow, we turned it around, and fortune went our way.”

The final race was between Australia, Great Britain, and Canada, which is a direct parallel to the first event of the season held in Bermuda in May. According to Sail GP, the Aussies

picked up a 99 percent fly time in light wind conditions, which allowed them to dominate in the finals, creating a copy of their victory in Bermuda.

They kicked off the final with a perfect start forcing the other two teams to follow from the get-go, allowing Australia to hold on to a strong winning streak.

Australia has taken the SailGP Championship title twice and is the team to beat this season and is currently leading the board at 20 points, just three points ahead of second and third places, Canada and Great Britain.

The Australian team has four America’s Cup winners, Tom Slingsby, Kyle Langford, Kinley Fowler, and Sam Newton, who were part of Oracle for the USA in the 2013 Cup, and two-time Australian Female Sailor of the Year, Nina Curtis.

The US team, led by Jimmy Spithill, finished third place in the last fleet race but missed the mark to make it to the finals; the team is sitting at seventh place on the leaderboard with nine points.

The next event will take place in Great Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, July 3031. For more information, see the SailGP website at https://sailgp.com/.

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Crew of 2 Around Catalina Yacht Race (July 16-17) NEWPORT BEACH— South Shore Yacht

Club will host the Crew of 2 Around Catalina Yacht Race July 16-17, starting approximately 200 yards south of Balboa Pier. The race is open to boats over 18 feet with a valid PHRF Rating; crews will have only two people on board. There are two courses to choose from. PHRF and ORCA racers will start at Balboa Pier and sail around Catalina before returning to the pier. The Ship Rock course will take sailors from the pier to just north of Isthmus Harbor before returning to the pier, leaving Ship Rock to port. Racing will begin at 11 a.m. on July 16. The race committee will record times until 5 p.m. on July 17; after 5 p.m., skippers will need to record their own times. There is an $80 entry fee which includes two commemorative tee shirts, due by July 13 at 5 p.m. Awards are set to be passed out at the SSYC clubhouse at 5 p.m. on July 17. Registration is open at http://www. southshoreyc.com/.

2022 Crew of Two Race Around the Coronado’s (July 16) SAN DIEGO— The Point Loma Yacht

Club will host the 2022 Crew of Two Race Around Coronado on July 16, starting in the vicinity of Buoy 9. The racing area will cover the areas in and around San Diego Bay, Los Coronado’s Islands, the Pacific Ocean, and parts of Mexican waters. The regatta is open to all members of clubs and organizations recognized by US Sailing. To race in PHRF classes 1 and 2, boats will need to have a current Rating Certificate

from PHRF San Diego; for classes 3 and 4, boats will require a PHRF manufacturer’s rating but do not need to be certified. In addition, boats in classes 1-3 must have two crew members, including the skipper on board at all times, and class 4 boats can have more than two members. Class breakdowns look like: Class 1 Spinnaker PHRF - Flag #1 Class 2 Non-Spinnaker PHRF - Flag #2 Class 3 Multihull Spinnaker P Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker Flag #3 Class 4 Open Class Monohull Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker - Flag #4 There is a $20 fee for the race for racers who are not a part of the PLYC, and there is no charge for members.

Registration is due by 5 p.m. on July 5. In addition, there will be an afterrace party and awards ceremony on July 17 at the Point Loma Yacht Club.

For more information, contact Race Chair Jaimie Anderson at jpanderson@ sandiego.gov. To register for the race, see https://www.regattanetwork.com/ event/24782.

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One team will consist of three monohulled boats with a minimum of two crew members on each boat. There is a $150 entry fee per three-boat team, and entries are due by July 9 at 5 p.m. To enter the race, email the VYC Commodore at venturayachtclub@gmail.com with the names of the competing boats and each boat’s rating certificate. Several social events are scheduled on the regatta weekend, including an awards ceremony with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and music on the patio. For more information, contact the Commodore Dave Boatner at marinerenterprise@gmail. com, Ventura Cup Chair Susan Howard at howard-susan@sbcglobal.net, VYC Race Chair Jim Dembowski at dembowje@pacbell.net, or call the VYC Office at (805) 642-0426 or email the office at venturayachtclub@gmail.com.

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Clemente fished the Dana Wharf Kids Camp aboard the Sum Fun this week and displays a nice calico bass that was released right after the photo!” said Brian Woolley in an email. “Good job Henry!” Henry’s catch was during the first session of the Dana Wharf Kids Camp. For more information, see https://danawharf.com/.

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Catalina Kids Fishing Derby Held Throughout Summer By: JORDAN B. DARLING

Derby has kicked off again at the end of Green Pleasure Pier for the summer of 2022.

Kids can join a fishing guide for the derby; a weekly event held on Wednesdays between 7-9 a.m. at the end of the pier for ages 3-16.

The event started again on June 22 and will run every week through Aug. 24.

The derby got its start in 1944 and has become a popular event for kids on the island as they get to participate in the sport of fishing while competing for prizes for most fish caught, biggest fish, and oddest fish pulled up.

The event is being sponsored by Austin Henry and Dave Hart all summer.

The pair will provide bait, poles, hooks, weights, and prizes, in addition to the prizes the city has gathered from local businesses.

The event encourages kids to participate in sportfishing, learn more about the activity, and participate in a long-standing Catalina Island tradition.

This is a free activity, but little anglers are asked to bring their own rod and reel or dropline.

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The kids fishing derby is a well-loved Catalina tradition off the end of Green Pleasure Pier Henry to provide supplies for the event.

Henry is also selling tee shirts to fundraise for the event in addition to the

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Lake Perris To Have New Marina Operation PERRIS — On July 1, Rec-Out SoCal began rebuilding a new marina, marina store, and other facilities at Lake Perris to provide a greater range of service to the one million visitors that visit each year.

Lake Perris’s first marina was built in the early 80’s and the lake has been operating with out a marina and store since 2019.

“Over time, the facility and docks became irreparable,” said John Rowe, superintendent of California State Parks Inland Empire/Perris sector in an email from June 24. “We also had a concessionaire whose 30-year contract expired, and they were unwilling to invest in making the repairs and compete for a new contract. Recently, AFY (DBA “Rec-Out SoCal “) agreed to this publicly advertised concession contract.”

Todd Matthews, owner of Rec-Out SoCal is now the lease holder for the marina facilities.

The first facility will be a very small bait, soft drink, and ice store opened on July 1 located near the entrance road to the marina.

Matthews said they won the contract to rebuild the facilities in February 2021.

However, a succession of issues had to be resolved before beginning operations and building a new program. The most considerable delay was caused by the need to replace the old water lines that fed the marina operations. The old pipes were contaminated with asbestos and needed to be replaced. It took a year to figure out who was responsible for replacing the piping, and eventually, state parks absorbed the $1 million-plus cost and had the work done.

The 30-year contract calls for RecOut SoCal to build a new marina dock and store and add a rental boat fleet and other facilities. Matthews said he expects

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All vessels entering Lake Perris are inspected for standing water and quagga mussels. Vessels that fail inspection will not be allowed to launch and may be turned away from the park.

the new marina to be open by next spring, with rental boats to be available by then.

The store will take a little longer.

According to Matthews, he plans to have two food trailers in operation before the end of the summer. Unfortunately, the custom food trailers continue to have their completion date pushed back, with the current “guaranteed date” for completion on July 15. This is the fourth date Matthews has been guaranteed for trailers’ completion. Initially, the trailers will be housed where the marina store once was located.

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One food trailer to offer boutique food items such as smash burgers and street corn, while the other trailer will center around snack and dessert offerings.

A delivery service from the trailers for the 500 campsites at the lake will begin almost as soon as the trailers arrive and are put into operation.

Fully furnished cabanas will be available to rent at both of the lagoon areas on the lake. The cabanas are stocked with family-oriented games and will have access to the food delivery service as well.

This project is planned to be operational before the end of summer.

There are plans to have kayaks, paddle

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Matthews said he hopes to work with Lake Perris and state parks staff to eventually have a complete water park on-site, glamping facilities, and jet ski rentals, although this has not yet been approved.

Matthews and his wife plan to have unique services as the business grows, such as an idea which Matthews is calling “thermos rental,” which will feature a thermos filled with premium brewed coffee for early-bird anglers and other recreation users at the lake.

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FEATURED CATCH Well Ain’t That Just Swell NEWPORT BEACH— Davey’s Locker Sportfishing in Newport had a cool find last month when they pulled up a swell shark while out on a nighttime fishing trip. “This little guy is called a ‘swell shark’,” said a June 16 Facebook post from Davey’s Locker Sportfishing. “If threatened, the shark has an unusual response… it can actually bend its body into a ‘U’ shape, grab its own tail in its mouth, and it can swallow a large quantity of sea water, which makes it swell to twice its normal size. This behavior makes it difficult for a predator to bite or pull out a swell shark from its rocky crevice.” The sharks can reach up to three feet and are found throughout California along the coast of Chile. They are identified by their brown blotches and white spots, which are scattered across their yellow-brown body. The sharks spend their days hiding out in rocky crevices and come out at night to hunt for fish and crustaceans.

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“Surfboard interests desire a modification of the proposed plan to preserve surf riding off Dana Point,” said the report. “It is considered, however, that modification of the project for this purpose is not economically justified.”

According to the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, from 1967, the project was adopted by the 1962 River and Harbor Act and was approved in Feb. 1966 with modifications.

The same report says the east and west breakwater construction was initiated in July 1966, and the project was scheduled for completion in Dec. 1968. By July of 1966, the breakwater was about 49 percent complete, and the engineers had already spent $2,148,899 on the project.

The surfing community lost the battle for “Killer Dana” in favor of the financial benefits of a harbor.

When the first boulders were dropped,

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tainment as well as a movie screen. With 1,122 seats in the vintage theater, there is a lot of space for visitors and locals to enjoy the screenings.

Movies start with a pre-show at 7 p.m., which offers classic cartoons, vintage film clips from Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, and Universal News Reels meant to give the audience a classic movie-going experience that fits the décor, and then the main showing starts at 8 p.m.

Snacks and refreshments are available in the lobby, and wine and beer are available for viewers over 21.

Alfvin hopes to bring back the same movie-going joy he felt as a child walking into the Avalon Theater.

“I just have really fond memories of seeing movies and being swept away by what felt like stepping back in time and being a part of something special,” said Alfvin. “There is just a magical feeling in the air when you step inside the Avalon

there were spectators along the shore, including local surfers who were lamenting the loss of spot.

“When the first of many boulders was dropped in 1966, spectators stood on the shore and clapped, marveling at the sight and excited for the future economic boost,” said Jeremy Evans in The Battle for Paradise. “Killer Dana’s surfers were also there that day, powerless to stop what they considered to be nothing more than aquatic rape. They were saddened and stunned as the boulders were dropped into the cove, which had been the setting for some of their greatest surfing memories and was, to some, their second home. For others, it was their only home.”

On the same day, there was a time capsule containing engineering plans, historical documents, photos, and other mementos embedded in an 8-ton rock and opened 50 years later on Aug. 29, 2016.

The harbor opened on Aug. 1, 1971, and now has a slip capacity of more than 2,500 boats and more than 50 specialty shops and restaurants.

Theater. Something sticks with you, and you remember it, and people will come back over and over again just for the opportunity to see a film in such a historic venue.”

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42’ BOSTON WHALER 420 OUTRAGE 2019 A true ‘10’! Professionally maintained and serviced since purchased by this original owner. $995,000. Shoreline Yacht Group, Don Ross: 949-274-6595, donross4yachts@yahoo.com

46’ KNIGHT & CARVER 46 CUSTOM 1986 Brand new engines and many upgrades, over $250,000 spent $289,000. Contact Phone: 415-793-9376, gsikich@yahoo.com

FOR AS LOW AS $15.00 PER ISSUE you can run 30 words and a photo in The Log Classifieds!

Call Jon at 1-800-887-1615 for more information.

27’ SEARAY 270DA 1990 Turn-key ready! Twin 4.3 Cruiser, radar, depth, Garmin autopilot, bottom paint, SS delta golf batt, leather, carpet, all canvas.

Much more. $49,500. 2 owner HB. 714-337-8090

NAVIGATOR CLASSIC 5300, 2000. 56.8’. Long Beach, CA. Three cabin Pilothouse with two heads. Bow-thruster, heat , A/C, watermaker.

Many upgrades. $25K in engine to excellent condition. $299,000, Broker cooperation.

909-844-5337, brewstercharlie@yahoo.com

36’ CALIFORNIAN LRC: In excellent condition.

Dual helm, Perkins 180 hp diesels. Chart plotter, autopilot, radar. Onan generator, New fuel tanks, batteries, packings, bottom paint, inverter. Vacuflush heads, dinghy. $59,000. Call 858-248-9708

44’ SEA RAY SUNDANCER 2007 - 1/4 SHARE - Partnership. Fresh water boat. Cummins diesels, low hours. Impeccable. Best Newport Harbor slip included. LLC owned. Private seller.

See additional info at www.TheLog.com. $85,000. Call Bob: 714-345-0328

27’ WOODEN ST. PIERRE DORY “Built in Nova Scotia, well maintained and very unique. Yanmar diesel, GPS, EPIRB, Auto Pilot, new radio, etc. Oceanside Harbor Slip 31D. $29,000. Contact Keith 619-994-3528, kjwilson8806@aol.com

65’ MCKINNA 2002

36’ ISLAND GYPSY TRAWLER: Repowered with new Cummins (470hrs), new Northern Lights generator (470hrs). Bow thruster, Raymarine electronics, refit interior, fresh paint.

Bristol and turn-key. $165,000. Call Rick: 626-808-8370

Three staterooms, 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

46’ PACEMAKER 1980 Very well kept classic. Features upper and lower deck, two helm stations, easily traveled side decks, swim platform, and more.. $139,000.

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

42’ BERTRAM CONVERTIBLE 1976 NICEST BERTRAM 28 FLYBRIDGE ON WEST COAST. ROCK SOLID VALUE. FUEL EFFICIENT 2017 CRUSADER 5.7 MPI 330HP. MUST SEE. New shafts, rudders, props, dripless, hydraulic steering, Simrad chartplotter, autopilot, Transducer, Icom, 200 gal tank, carpet, fabrics, water heater, AC/DC Freezer/Fridge. $65,000/obo.

602-228-5552, 602-616-4592. jshadegg@shadeggassociates.com, 28shadegg40@gmail.com

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1-800-CAR-ANGEL • www.boatangel.com Sponsored By Boat Angel Outreach Centers

STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN

One of Bertrams most sucessful boats.

Two staterooms, full size head with shower, twin Detroit 6V92TA diesels, 22-23 knot cruise. Bait-well and Fish-holds. $30,000. 310-251-5972, monica4me@icloud.com

POWERBOATS

POWERBOATS

97’ AZIMUT MOTOR YACHT 1990 00 760,0

$

Beautiful, with classic lines & an enormous entertaining space. She offers the luxury and feeling one expects to find in a fine motor yacht. Entertaining as many as one hundred people aboard is comfortable.

Recent extensive improvements.

70’ HATTERAS EXTENDED DECKHOUSE MY 1981 ,000

$359

Spacious and luxurious. All systems gone PRI REDU CE through & entire ship recently remodeled CED

inside and out. Large aft-deck with bench lounge & dining table for 6. Large salon.

Full galley. 4 comfortable staterooms.

Seller willing to finance with right offer.

Liveaboard slips for both in Marina del Rey transferrable with marina approval.

Shoreline Yacht Group, Kimberly: 213-798-5117 • kimberly@kimberlyforyachts.com

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SAILBOATS

SAILBOATS

SAILBOATS

BOATS WANTED Let us sell your boat! We have the expertise to get the results you desire.

From attracting buyers through the sale and closing, we have you covered.

Call 310-748-5409

42’ BENETEAU OCEANIS CC 2002 30’ CATALINA TALL RIG MK1 1976: Bowsprit.

New: Yanmar diesel, bottom/top paint, main sail cover, brightwork, nonskid, thru-hulls, Honda gen, bilge, Spinnaker, autopilot. 40’ Liveaboard mooring for sale. $19,000. 805-680-2940.

Well maintained. Two private ensuite cabin layout with lots of storage. Yanmar 56hp diesel, Northern Lights 5.5kw generator, inverter. $145,000. Shoreline Yacht Group, Helen: 310-254-4081

NO INCOME VERIFICATION CASH-OUT MORTGAGESfor boat

44’ BAVARIA CENTER COCKPIT 2002 Two cabin layout. Master with ensuite head. Large dinette with seating for six, plenty of storage. Volvo inboard diesel. $149,000. Gerry Purcell: 310-701-5960, PURCELLYACHTS.COM, GERRY@PURCELLYACHTS.COM.

SLIPS, DOCKS, MOORINGS

purchases, debt payoffs, remodels, or increasing savings. Apply online for quick paperless approvals: www.realloans.com.

Call Rick Tobin (fellow boater) at 760-485-2422. MNLS 1934868

33’ CHEOY LEE CLIPPER KETCH

SAILBOATS 20 FOOT FLICKA HULL with installed ballast.

My dreams changed. If you have the dream to build your own, this hull is available free. If interested contact LGS.GENTLEGIANT@GMAIL.COM.

(310) 514-4985

Must sell! Diesel. roller furling, windlass, self tailing winch, too many extras to name.

Needs some attention & tender loving care.

Great livaboard. Will consdier all offers ...

Text: 949-933-1703

cabrilloway@westrec.com

28’-130’ SLIPS AVAILABLE! End-Ties available for Catamarans. Beautiful New Marina! Shortest Run to Catalina!

42’ CATALINA MKII 1993

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO SHARE EXPENSES ON MY CATALINA 27

STUNNING PERRY DESIGNED 1977 TAYANA 37: Total refit with too many upgrades to list!

Truly ready for world travel! Located in san diego Bay. $95,000. Call 714-273-2604.

POPULAR TWO CABIN MODEL. Maintained to high standards by knowledgeable caring owners. She’s fully equipped and ready to go. $115,000. Shoreline Yacht Group, Helen: 310-254-4081, helenmkaz@gmail.com

30’ SLIPS AVAILABLE

STARTING AT $11.25 PER FT

Los Angels Harbor n (310)834-7113

30’ SLIPS AVAILABLE

Redondo Beach n (310)376-0431

60’ & 70’ SLIPS AVAILABLE San Pedro n (310)732-2252

Located in Dana Point Harbor. Well maintained & ready to sail! Want experienced boater/Captain. $500/mo.

Text Skyy: 949-750-0096

TAKING RESERVATIONS Coronado n (619)435-5203

40’X13.5’ SLIP FOR RENT

40’ HANS CHRISTIAN CHRISTINA 1987 An exceptional Bluewater Cruiser that has stood the test of time! Meticulously maintained by the only owner since new. $139,900. Shoreline Yacht Group, Steve: 310-720-6999

PANDA 40 CUTTER CLASSIC Robert Perry double-ender world cruiser. Cutaway keel, two headsails, fireplace, tongue and groove teak interior, two 90g stainless water tanks. Needs fuel tank, varnish, canvas. $59,000. 619-581-6047

42’ SAILING YACHT, 45’ MOORING AND DINGHY FOR SALE, NEWPORT BEACH 1971 42’ Fiberglass Ta Chiao Ketch, “S/V Summer Wind” (Condition Excellent), 45’ Mooring & 9’ Hard-bottom Inflatable with new 9.8 Tuhatsu outboard. Across from American Legion Yacht Club & Marina Light House.

Sailing Yacht: Items New: topside-interiorbilge paint, windows, hard dodger, stove, refrigeration, steering, water/fuel tanks, plumbing, bilge pumps, standing rigging, 2350W generator, cushion, stereo/speakers. Inboard Yanmar 41hp Diesel engine. Full boat canvas cover.

45’ Mooring: Best location in the harbor!

Recently maintained, New mooring cans, shackles & lines. Excellent location to public docks, pump-out & fresh water. $135,000/obo. 707-704-5732

In Emery Cove Yacht Harbor, Emeryville.

Marina totally renovated in 2022. $450 per month. Least expensive 40’ slip in the marina! 1 month free with 1 year lease.

310-804-1196.

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

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SLIPS, DOCKS, MOORINGS

SLIPS, DOCKS, MOORINGS

AVALON HARBOR MOORING - 40’

HELP WANTED A YACHT SALES PERSON IS NEEDED

Near Tuba Club!! $275,000.

Call 818-881-4115.

for Purcell Yachts. Email resume to gerry@purcellyachts.com then cal 310-701-5960.

AVALON MOORINGS FOR SALE 30 ft. to 130 ft.

Inside/Outside

BOAT CAPTAIN & DISPATCHER NEEDED: San Pedro. US Water Taxi. We are looking for a Boat Captain. Must have 100-Ton Master (required). For more information call 310-5198230 or email jflores@watertaxius.com.

www.avalonmooringsforsale.com

310-544-4667 310-795-2311 n

BAYSIDE VILLAGE MARINA Prime back bay location in Newport Beach. Slips and storage.

Call for availability. 949-673-1331 www.baysidevillagemarina.com

NEWPORT BEACH SLIPS AVAILABLE Main Channel, Balboa Island near the ocean. Duffys, Sailboats, or Powerboats up to 68 feet. Call 949-688-0299 for size availability and any questions.

PIER 32 MARINA, SAN DIEGO BAY: Call for slip availability 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.

BRAND NEW MARINA: Slips 25’-75’. Private, quiet harbor, close to the beach, shopping, restaurants, parking, & more. Call 714-840-5545 or email info@huntingtonharbourmarina.com.

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.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HIRING NOW CAPTAIN: USCG 50-ton License to run tour vessel in Long Beach. Part time with full time possibility. The right candidate will have a combination of skills, personality and most importantly, great attitude. Please email your resume to: toursxinfo@gmail.com or call 562235-5403.

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 619807-7245. Email: lance@harboryc.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.

Best in business. NAVTECH/US Surveyors. Marine surveyor courses.

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

Commercial & recreational available.

INSTRUCTION ONLY Get the “Hands on Experience” you have been looking for! USCG (100) Ton Master with over (20) years’ experience, available to work with you One on One. Two-hour minimum. Call Capt. Bill @ 714-574-4065 or email me at billmay48@yahoo.com

BARGAIN BIN 16’ PACIFIC BOAT TRAILER: Galvanized. Fair considtion. $1,000. Call 949-631-6843

JOIN THE EXPERTS IN MARINA DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Bellingham Marine is hiring for multiple positions in California – Salesperson, Drafter, Electrician, and more.

Visit Bellingham-Marine.com/Apply or call the office, 707-678-2385 to learn more.

LOOKING FOR A PAR-TIME DECKHAND with a flexible schedule to run the fishing deck for a 70 ft. private sportfisher in MDR. Local island knowledge is required. Email letsgofishing011@gmail.com

12 TAYLOR FENDERS: Large, medium and small. Total new: $600. Now: $125. Call 714840-9003 or email extension2000@verizon.net.

16’ ZODIAC BOAT COVER: Fairly new. Great condition. $400. Call 949-631-6843 TILLER MIASTER Auto Pilot $97. Spinlock Tiller extender $39. 50’ Shore Power New $38.

Sabot Rudder $15. 714-840-9003 TWO EVINRUDE OUTBOARDS: 15hp & 18hp.

Short shaft 2 cycle. Long time storage. $400 each. Very low hours. Hermosa. 310-372-8090.

WOOD DINGHY powered by solar very interesting one $750. This price is reduced for a quick sale please no low ballers legitimate offer accepted. 213-586-4612

MARINE BUSINESS FOR SALE BOAT WINDOWS Mark Plastics/Go Marine Windows is in it’s 51st year of building quality vinyl framed windows for both sail and power boats along with custom plastic fabrication (Windshields/Hatches). The owner is retiring but the two main employees want to continue (Orange County based). Business is debt free and price includes all machinery, tooling, dies, patterns, inventory and sales info. $60,000. Call Mark for more info: Office: 951-735-7705 • Cell: 951-288-6351

We have the following positions open: • Marine technicians • Engine builder • Parts Dept. Manager / Sales • Warehouse help • General Shop help / apprentice Contact: Kelliw@kozwel.com 714-432-1771

BECOME A MASTER MARINE SURVEYOR

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, membershipservices@aventurasailing.com

SHORELINE MARINA: Sublet a great slip for the summer. Slip is available from 7/1/22 thru 1/31/23. Up to 39’11”. Walking distance to all.

Contact: Rocklighting@aol.com. (No live aboard).

KOZWEL BOATWORKS IS HIRING!!

BOATING COURSES/SCHOOLS

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

(310) 521-0200

HELP WANTED

ALUMINUM FISHING BOAT 14’ long with 3 benches it needs some work $300 or best offer.

This price is reduced for a quick sale please. legitimate offer accepted. 213-586-4612

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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GENERAL SERVICES

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YACHT DELIVERY

LONG BEACH SINGLES YACHT CLUB seeks new members. Established 1985. $60/yr. Member S.C.Y.A.. Meet new people.

Learn how to sail with experienced sailors. LBSYC.org.

Call Ruth Czaplicki for info: 714-932-7325

EQUIPMENT, PARTS & GEAR 3M CUSTOM INTERIORS & CANVAS 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.

BUKH DIESEL DV10ME: Total rebuilt Running condition. Was $7,200. Now $2995 FOB (Includes gearbox). Huntington Beach California. Owner details: extention2000@verizon.net. 714-840 9003

MISCELLANEOUS

SAN DIEGO LOCAL MARINE SURVEYOR MICHAEL WESTON has relocated to Queensland, Australia.

Australia’s only SAMS accredited surveyor.

Contact: +1-832-235-7211 USA +61-477-258-900 Australia. michael@aquamarineservices.com.au, www.aquamarineservices.com.au

YACHT DELIVERY

ATTENTION YACHT OWNERS: Need Captain training for yourself or your crew? Recently retired Naval Special Warfare Craft Crewman, USCG 100 ton Master Captain with over two decades of experience, ready to instruct you and give you the skills you need to be your own captain. www.elitemaritime.us. DONT OWN A YACHT? But want to go out and have the experience on a private yacht with an Elite Captain at the helm? Check out our charter fleet: www.sdyachtcharters.com. Captain Kenne 619-307-9534, email: kenne@elitemaritime.us

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

CALL WRIGHT MARINE SERVICES in San Diego @ 808-740-8515 to book deliveries, vessel management, and new owner training.

USCG Licensed 200-ton Master. Follow us on Instagram @wrightmarineservices

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

USCG LICENSED 100-TON MASTER Delivery, Lessons, Private Captain.

Sail/Power. Over 189,000 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 Experience counts! 260K+ nautical miles.

Local - World Wide Capt. Michael Elias. USCG Lic. Power - Sail, 8th issue. 562-896-3797 EMAIL: melias51@hotmail.com

SCUBA DIVERS, FILL YOUR TANKS ON-BOARD in 20 minutes. Electric compressor made in Austria. No contamination. Used only 30 hours. Like new. Originally cost over $3,000. Asking $1,200. Alex: 760-554-0726

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

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.

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

YACHT INTERIORS

WORLDWIDE VESSEL DELIVERY

DOCUMENTATION SERVICES

DOCUMENTATION SERVICES

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

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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

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These NEW yachts are all available for immediate delivery!

388 SBE

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PLUS these Princess models are all on-order: V40, F45, F50, V50, F55, V55 & F65

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150’ DELTA MARINE 1996 - 5 staterooms, on-deck master, recent paint, refit 2003/2017, 6,000 mile range, full composite, owner has change in plans. Eric Pearson, San Diego.

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97’ FERRETTI 2008 - Gyro stabilization, meticulously maintained, extensive refit 2018, sleeps 12, charter potential, located in Miami, not for sale to US residents while in US waters. Michael Selter, San Diego.

92’ VIKING ENCLOSED BRIDGE 2016 - Bristol, crew-maintained, many recent upgrades, optional MTU-M96s, 30 knot cruise, 2020 davit, recent full ceramic coating. Michael Selter, San Diego.

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78’ WEST BAY SONSHIP 2005 - 2nd owner, clean, loaded w/ options incl. 65’ MALAHIDE 1973 - Perfect example of traditional yachting, open saABT Zero Speed stabilization, hydraulic bow & stern thrusters, upgraded lon & aft deck w/ superb joinery throughout, reliable Cat power & timeelectronics & audio visual, much more. Michael Gardella, San Diego. less lines make for conversation in any port. Michael Selter, San Diego.

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65’ S&S 1953 - Built by Plym, a true beautiful classic in every respect! Located on the West Coast.

Bob Steel (949) 422-2633, Newport Beach.

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63’ OUTER REEF TRAWLER 2009 - Located in Anacortes, WA. Spacious 61’ VIKING FLYBRIDGE 2005 - Seriously west coast rigged, stunning 58’ WEST BAY SONSHIP 2001 - 3 double cabins, 2 heads, 3 control inside & out, 3 staterooms, 2 heads, pilothouse, great for the cruising throughout, always captain & crew maintained, updated interior 2021, w/ stations, upgraded engine package CAT 3406Es 800hp each, many couple, generous accommodations for guests. Eric Pearson, San Diego. 5 MFDs, custom Midnight Blue Awlgrip paint. Eric Pearson, San Diego. upgrades in 2021. Dennis Riehl, Newport Beach.

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55’ CALIFORNIAN CPMY 1998 - Many upgrades incl. Sonos Hi-Fi, granite counters, bow thruster, underwater lights, 3 Cruiseair AC units, FreedomLift transom davit. Eric Pearson, San Diego.

50’ MIKELSON 2003 - Cummins power, bow thruster, water maker, side scan sonar, tender, new interior, new flybridge enclosure, recently serviced, very clean & ready to go sportfisher. Eric Pearson, San Diego.

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48’ OCEAN ALEXANDER 1998 - Low hours, new electronics, many recent upgrades, 3 double cabins, lower helm.

Dennis Riehl (949) 697-4120, Newport Beach.

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45’ VIKING OPEN 2004 - At our dock, very clean, new enclosure, Garmin 15” screens on bridge, 12” screen in cockpit. Michael Gardella, San Diego.

45’ WALLYTENDER EXPRESS 2005 - Advanced hull design, fast, comfortable, spacious, simple, safe, & stylish. Traci Hughes (949) 877-9664.

44’ LUHRS 2003 - Many upgrades, recent Simrad electronics, reliable CAT C-12 engines, cockpit access to engine room, Todd Sherman, Newport Beach.

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42’ SCOUT LXF 2017 - Premium components, all factory options, sea keeper gyro, ghost system and recent ceramic coated. Michael Selter, San Diego.

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