June 28 - July 11, 2019 / The Log Digital Edition

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FREE Brokerages & Dealers . . . . . . . 33 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Catalina Connection . . . . . . . 24 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FishRap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Marine Directory . . . . . . . . . . . 45 News Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4C Oceanside Senior Anglers donates rod and reel combos, P. 31

California Boating News Since 1971

No. 1105

Seaside Fireworks:

2019’s Best Spots for Boaters to Celebrate the Fourth of July

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t’s America’s birthday! Celebrate the USA’s 243rd year in existence with a grand fireworks show at your local marina or harbor! Whether you are in San Diego, Oceanside, Orange County, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Marina del Rey, Ventura, Oxnard or Santa Barbara, you can enjoy a pyrotechnic show above the waters without leaving your boat. P. 18

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June 28 - July 11, 2019

STANDING WATCH In the Red: Harbors and Waterways Revolving Fund teetered on insolvency

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n effort is underway to save California’s Harbors and Waterways Revolving Fund, which was recently on the chopping block. The fund helps pay for things such as boating safety, facilities development and ramps repairs. State officials are asking for public input – so here’s your change to tell them why this fund matters. P. 6

Duffy water taxi cruises Channel Islands Harbor designed as a VW Bus

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rank Laza owns an electric boat company in Oxnard. So what did he do when he came across a sunken Duffy Cat for sale? He decided to buy it – and rebuilt it. So buy it and rebuilt it he did – and the end result turned into a water taxi that looks like a 1967 Volkswagen Bus. P. 12

Newport Beach Public Docks: Trying to Sort Out What’s Happening Orange County’s Sheriff’s Department cut access of a public dock from 72 hours to 20 minutes. The lieutenant who made the decision said he did so in order to restrict boaters who overstayed their welcome. But was the lieutenant authorized to make such a decision? No one is giving answers, but is something brewing between the city of Newport Beach and county of Orange? P. 21

Overfishing of white sea bass appears to be in check The quota for commercial and recreational fisheries of white sea bass was far from being met, meaning no immediate action is necessary to address the overfishing of a species once in danger of disappearing altogether. P. 30

Chula Vista Harbor’s redevelopment appears ready to move forward The redevelopment of Chula Vista’s waterfront region took a significant step forward when the Port of San Diego’s Board of Port Commissioners approved a Coastal Development Permit for the planned hotel and convention center. The large-scale redevelopment will significantly alter the Chula Vista Harbor region. P. 10

Set Course Toward Your Dream — Buy a Boat! On average, boats have a much longer lifespan than cars — usually 30 to 40 years. The extensive SoCal used boat market offers exceptional value for your money. Check out The Log’s brokerage section beginning on page .


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