March 1-14, 2024 The Log Digital Edition

AEyacht’s unique feature in anchorages is its ability to convert ocean water to fresh, providing long-term independence from carrying water in jerry cans during ocean cruises. Having a watermaker onboard eliminates the need to carry large amounts of bottled water or rely on questionable water sources while cruising, enhancing independence and convenience. P. 10

Embarking on Ocean Adventures? Fast Facts for Cruise Planning

Feeling the urge to set sail and explore the vast ocean? Before you hoist your anchor, let’s dive into some savvy cruise tips to ensure smooth sailing ahead.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Destination Dilemma

First things first: where to? Delve into creating your cruise file, whether it’s a digital stash or a good old-fashioned binder, brimming with dreams of places to visit. Gather intel from seasoned sailors who’ve charted the waters you fancy. Cruising clubs and boating organizations are treasure troves of firsthand insights.

Next, cozy up with a stack of cruising guides tailored to your chosen haven. These nifty companions will unveil marinas, anchorages and must-see stops along the way. From fueling stations to local eateries, these guides dish out the details.

If your voyage takes you beyond U.S. borders, buckle up for some bureau -

cratic fun. Familiarize yourself with e ntry procedures and cruising permits and check out the U.S. Department of State website for the lowdown.

Navigating the Itinerary

Plotting your course is part of the adventure! After devouring cruising guides, jot down a wish list of sights and sounds to soak in along the way. Seek out insider tips from locals for added zest.

Keep in mind that marina availability varies – some operate on a first-come, firstserved basis, while others welcome reservations. Plan smart, especially for popular ports. For longer stays, snagging a slip ahead of time is wise, especially during peak seasons.

nemesis. Match your itinerary to your timetable, factoring in cruising speeds and potential setbacks. Aim for a cruising speed about 70% of your vessel’s max to stay on track.

Time is of the Essence

Ah, the ticking clock – every cruiser’s

Don’t forget to factor in wiggle room

for foul weather days. Reserve at least one per week to dodge stormy seas and unexpected squalls. And when your odyssey nears its end, grant yourself a day of R&R to savor the memories before returning to the daily grind. After all, every journey deserves a grand finale. Happy cruising!

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LOCAL Tickets On Sale for Catalina Island Conservancy

CATALINA ISLAND — The Catalina Island Conservancy will host the annual Conservancy Ball on April 20 from 6-11 p.m. and tickets are now on sale. The Conservancy has been dedicated to preserving the island’s ecosystem for over 50 years. This event aims to showcase the beauty of Catalina Island while promoting inclusivity and environmental protection.

Tickets and sponsorships are now available for purchase online. Secure your attendance

today and be a part of this celebration.

Guests’ support directly contributes to vital research, education and outreach programs on Catalina Island.

For priority seating, consider becoming a Ball Sponsor, which also grants access to the exclusive Pre-Ball Sponsor Reception. The event will o er the opportunity to celebrate and support the sustainability of Catalina Island alongside fellow conservation enthusiasts.

For more information, please visit https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ball/.

On the Waterline with Jaiar

Wilmington Waterfront Promenade Unveiled for Public Access at Port of Los Angeles

Lunar New Year Festival Inaugurates New Venue, $77.3 Million Wilmington Waterfront Promenade

LOS ANGELES — The grand opening of the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade, a $77.3 million project spanning nine acres, was celebrated with guests including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, along with hundreds of community members and leaders, alongside Port of Los Angeles o cials. The promenade, hailed as a “window on the waterfront” for the community, hosted the Port’s 10th Annual Lunar New Year Festival later in the day.

Bass emphasized the significance of community involvement in bringing this project to fruition, underscoring the importance of such investments in revitalizing communities and bolstering economic growth.

Los Angeles City Council member Tim McOsker highlighted the historical significance of the Wilmington community and the long-standing need for public access to the waterfront. He expressed enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing its role in providing residents and visitors with an opportunity to enjoy the waterfront setting.

Los Angeles Harbor Commission President Lucille Roybal-Allard echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the instrumental role played by Wilmington residents in shaping the project. She described the opening as a

historic moment for both the Wilmington community and the Port of Los Angeles.

Executive Director Gene Seroka emphasized the promenade as part of the port’s commitment to public access investment, highlighting its positive impact on the surrounding communities.

The Wilmington Waterfront Promenade, located at Berths 183-186 at the port, features three distinct visitor experience areas: the promenade, the blu and the upland expanse. These areas o er unique seating options, waterfront views and recreational amenities, including swing benches, picnic tables and a play area.

Designed by Sasaki Associates and constructed by Sully-Miller Contracting Company, the promenade project involved extensive realignment of Water Street, utilities and landscaping improvements. It sets the stage for future public access improvement projects planned for Wilmington, including the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway.

STATE/NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL Commerce Department Sets Aside $20.6M for Fishery Disaster Relief

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the allocation of $20.6 million to address a shery resource disaster impacting the 2023 Sacramento River Fall Chinook and Klamath River Fall Chinook ocean and inland salmon sheries. NOAA Fisheries utilized revenue loss data from commercial, processor, and charter sectors to distribute

funding for the disaster.

Secretary Raimondo emphasized the broad-reaching impact of such disasters, which hit commercial and recreational shermen, charter businesses, shore-side infrastructure and the marine environment. The allocated funds aim to aid a ected California communities in recovery e orts and enhance sustainability.

Congress allocated shery resource disaster assistance funding in the 2022 and 2023 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Acts, making these sheries eligible for funding. The allocated funds will contribute to the impacted sheries’ long-term economic and environmental sustainability, assisting commercial shermen, recreational shermen, charter businesses and subsistence users.

Janet Coit, assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries, acknowledged the signi cant concern within the shing industry and among those dependent on these sheries. She expressed hope that the allocation would expedite recovery e orts.

Eligible activities for funding include shery-related infrastructure projects, habitat restoration, state-run vessel and shing permit buybacks, job retraining and more. Additionally, some shery-related businesses a ected by the disaster may qualify for assistance from the Small Business Administration.

The Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act, passed by Congress on Dec. 29,

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In Memoriam: William “Bill” Glazebrook

William “Bill” Glazebrook, a well-known individual and highly respected member of the maritime community, passed away on January 17, 2024 at the age of 81.

Born in Seattle Washington September 23, 1942, Bill’s family moved to La Jolla, California where he was raised with his sister Dona. After attending Cal Western College, now known as Point Loma Nazarene, he married his college sweetheart Julie, whom preceded his death. During their marriage, they welcomed two boys, Scott Glazebrook, now in Seattle Washington and Todd Glazebrook, San Diego California.

Bill later met and married Maxine Anselm on November 23, 1984, and became the step father to Marsi Anselm (Cerv), and Kelly Anselm (Scoggins).

Growing up along the coast, Bill was born to be a sailor, and forever fell in love with the Sea. Joining the San Diego Yacht Club in 1969, he owned many sail and motor vessels, The Cajun Queen, named after his love of the culture of Louisiana, where his wife Maxine was born, and the Miss Lily, named after his mother, Lillian and his granddaughter Lily.

His life was engulfed by the joy of sailing. After a career in property management after college, he pursued his passion of sailing and became a Yacht Salesman with the well know Jack Kelly Yachts of Point Loma, California. As a well known yacht broker, and fully ensconced in the marine world, he was pursued by Ganis Yacht Mortgage company and offered the entire West coast sales mortgage representative. Following a successful career with Ganis, he decided he wanted to travel less for work and stay closer to home. He started to work with his long time friend, Dona Jenkins as a boat documentation specialist at Dona Jenkins Maritime Document Services in Point Loma, California.

Once Bill retired, he lived his dream, and lived the summers on his boat, Miss Lily, in the Pacific Northwest. Spending his days sailing through the San Juan islands, and enjoying life. He spent much of his time sailing his smaller Fatty Knees boats and enjoying teaching his grandchildren how to sail.

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2022, amended the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The disaster request for these sheries was received after this date and evaluated under the amended statute.

In the upcoming months, NOAA Fisheries will collaborate with the state of California to administer the disaster relief funds. Fishing communities and individuals impacted by the disaster are encouraged to coordinate with their state or other relevant agencies for assistance.

For more information on shery disaster determinations and assistance, visit the NOAA Fisheries website.

State Efforts Aim to Expand On-Water Access Opportunities

According to Recreational Boaters of California (RBOC), the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) within State Parks is investing $10 million to better connect urban communities with water resources through its Water Connections Initiative. This initiative aims to broaden access to water-related outdoor activities, particularly in priority communities.

These priority communities, de ned

as having at least 2,500 residents situated near rivers, inland waterways and other water systems, currently lack signi cant access to nature due to various constraints.

Funding under this initiative will be allocated for:

1. Expanding and enhancing state park public access facilities.

2. Supporting career pathways and route-to-parks grants through Parks California.

3. Identifying and constructing necessary public access facilities.

Starting in 2023, DBW will oversee the allocation of $10 million for local jurisdiction projects identi ed within its boating launch facility grant program.

RBOC endorses policies aimed at improving access to water-based recreational activities across California, fostering enjoyment of the state’s abundant water resources.

California State Officials Make Waves in Inaugural

Port of Hueneme Visit

Chair of Select Committee on Ports & Goods Movement and GO-Biz Director Explore Port of Hueneme.

The Port of Hueneme recently hosted two notable guests, Dee Dee Myers,

Bill Glazebrook will be remembered by many for his longtime love of the ocean, being a true gentleman and an amazing dancer. He is survived by his wife Maxine Glazebrook, children, Scott Glazebrook, Todd Glazebrook, Marsi Cerv, Kelly Scoggins, and his grandchildren, Ryan VanCleave, Kennedy Scoggins, Jake Scoggins, Lily Glazebrook, Emma Glazebrook and great grandchild Emma VanCleave.

Services will be held at the San Diego Yacht Club on Saturday March 9th, 2024 1-4 p.m.

director of the Governor’s O ce of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), and Assembly member Mike A. Gipson, Chair of the Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement. During their visit, the California o cials were given a tour of the port’s facilities and gained insights into its unique approach, known as the Hueneme Way, which focuses on collaboration and the utilization of o site facilities to bolster job opportunities for local residents and enhance the e ciency of cargo movement. Serving as the sole deepwater port between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Port of Hueneme plays a crucial role in the state’s supply chain, handling more than $15.8 billion worth of cargo annually.

Myers made a stop at the Port of Hueneme en route to keynote a local Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) event, where port CEO Kristin Decas was honored as the new board chair. Meanwhile, Gipson embarked on a tour of all ports along the California coast, engaging with port o cials, stakeholders and workers to gain insights into operations, challenges and achievements. His objective is to compile information from each port to inform a comprehensive white paper that will shape state policies and investments in the industry.

Both Myers and Gipson played key roles in establishing a $27 million Mem-

orandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering collaboration and standardization in data collection and supply chain management among ve California container ports and the state.

FY24 National Nonprofit Organization Funding Opportunity Application Deadline

The U.S. Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has announced the potential allocation of up to $5.64 million for cooperative agreements to support the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.

Applications must be submitted by March 20 at 11:59:59 PM EST.

The National Recreational Boating Safety Program aims to decrease the number of accidents, injuries and fatalities on American waterways while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for boaters. Additionally, the program seeks to promote increased participation from nonpro t organizations and standardization in boating safety initiatives.

For further details, please visit the Nonpro t Organizations Grant page at https://uscgboating.org/grants/nonprofit-grants.php.

ask a maritime attorney

By David Weil

Can you explain why my resident marina won’t install ladders?

I am a resident in a waterfront community with a marina. We are members of a home owner’s association that governs our homes, the common areas within the coummunity, and the operation of the marina through our bylaws, CC&R’s, and marina rules, all of which are administered by our Board of Directors. Our association has for many years refused to install ladders on the docks in the marina, as they are concerned that installed ladders may increase the association’s liability. The community’s residents include many aging and increasingly frail people who are perhaps most likely to stumble into the water, and these elderly people will nd it di cult or impossible to hoist themselves onto a swim platform. The community has a swimming pool that is immediately adjacent to the docks with no gates or barriers to access the docks. It appears that some local marinas have ladders on their docks, while some do not. Can you comment on the reasoning that my marina uses to not install them?

ANSWER: This is a tough question for various reasons, starting with an understanding of the concepts of negligence and “increased liability.”

I would expect that your association’s legal counsel has weighed in on this and o ered his or her legal opinion to the Board. That opinion would have been based on a lot of factors that I am not privy to, and I don’t want to o er a contrary opinion “in the blind” without having an opportunity to review the information and legal research considered by your attorneys. That said, I can still o er a few thoughts on this.

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David Weil is the managing attorney at Weil & Associates (www. weilmaritime.com) in Seal Beach. He is certi ed 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 562799-5508, through his website at www.weilmaritime.com, or via email at dweil@weilmaritime.com.

First, when you say the Board has “researched” this issue, I hope that this refers to competent legal advice provided by the club’s attorneys. Otherwise, they are most likely basing their decision on random information found on the internet or just their gut feeling. That, frankly, is not a valid basis for a legal opinion.

National Marine Manufacturers Association Executive Robert Newsome will headline the lunch at the CBC

Robert Newsome, chief administrative o cer and senior vice president of operations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association, will headline the lunch at the eighth annual California Boating Congress on March 13 in Sacramento. Newsome will share the economic impact of boating in the state and what he sees as current trends in the industry.

Registration for the CBC is now open. Secure your spot by visiting https://marina.swoogo.com/cbc2024/3537138. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up for this two-day policy conference where participants will meet and hear from statewide leaders, legislators, regulators and policymakers who impact our industry daily.

California Boating Congress

March 12-13

Capitol Events Center

1020 11th St., Sacramento

Just steps away from the State Capitol

Book your hotel room at a reduced rate at https:// www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link. mi?id=1706122036646&key=GRP&app=resvlink.

Newsome is an experienced association leader in the recreational marine industry, advocating for members’ interests and the improvement of recreational boating. His contributions include strategic planning and implementation, public speaking engagements, sta mentoring and building alliances with industry partners.

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As noted above, the rst step is to understand the concepts of negligence and “increased liability.” Liability in this case would be based upon a claim of negligence. Negligence is analyzed by rst establishing whether the individual (or entity) had a legal duty to do something, or refrain from doing something, and if so, did they behave in a manner in which a hypothetical reasonable and competent person or entity would have behaved in the same scenario. Then, we need to establish whether that behavior actually caused the injury in question. This “reasonable person” analysis can be subjective and often requires the testimony of expert witnesses.

If we apply a negligence analysis to this issue with the ladders, it would be helpful to imagine a hypothetical case where someone falls o the dock and drowns because they had no ladder available to climb out of the water. I assume that this is the scenario that prompted your question.

So, in this case, we need to ask whether a reasonable and competent person or entity in control of the docks would have installed ladders where your marina failed to do so, and whether that failure to install ladders actually caused the casualty.

Answering these questions would require a survey or inspection of other marinas to understand their practices, And, we would need to gather data regarding casualties caused by people falling o a dock (i.e. is it common?). If nobody else has ladders installed, and there have not been a lot of incidents with people falling o docks and drowning, it is unlikely that your club would be found negligent for failing to install ladders in our hypothetical scenario. This conclusion would probably be di erent if your association had notice of people drowning (or near-drowning) in the past because of the lack of ladders.

So let’s look at the ip side – liability with ladders actually installed. I can jump ahead on this one. The bottom line here is that, using the same hypothetical scenario and analysis used above, I can’t imagine a case of “increased liability.” A claim of “increased liability” could only be supported if the installed ladder CAUSED the injury, perhaps if it were poorly constructed or improperly installed. Other claims, such as a claim that the ladders were installed in the wrong place, or there weren’t enough ladders, would need to rely on comparisons to other marinas as discussed above.

I will say that deciding on a location for the ladders is no easy task, since they need to be placed in locations that would be most e ective in helping someone who fell in the water, without interfering with a boat’s access to the slip. In any case, the claimant would need to establish that a hypothetical reasonable and competent person or entity would have done things di erently, and if so, that this somehow cause the casualty. That would be a really hard case to make.

I’m sorry I can’t be more de nitive. I think a claim that the installation of ladders would actually “increase” the marina’s liability is pretty far-fetched, but as noted above I am not privy to the analysis conducted by your Board or the legal opinion that was (hopefully) submitted to your Board by the association’s attorneys.

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.

Part 3: Down Baja on Your Own?

Tips for DIY Southbound Buddy Boaters

By: CAPT. PAT RAINS

This is Part 3 of my three-part series of “Do It Yourself Tips for Southbounders.” After the CUBAR powerboat cruise and the Baja Ha Ha for sailboats are no longer functioning, southbound boaters may be voyaging either individually or in a small or large buddy-boat group.

Below are additional tips and areas of local knowledge gained by myself and again by many experienced boaters who have organized, volunteered, supported and participated in several CUBARs and Baja Ha Ha groups cruising down Baja – as well as having cruised these waters for years. Special thanks to Ann Kinner, owner of Seabreeze Nautical Books and Charts, and Dave Abrams, former CUBAR chairman.

I hope this third and final column in my series proves useful for potential do-ityourselfers contemplating cruising down Baja individually or with a few buddies. And I hope this series encourages any of the West Coast yacht clubs to roust your volunteers.

Weather routing: During winter and spring, NW winds and seas normally prevail along Pacific Baja, driven by the quasi-stationary Pacific High. During summer and fall, winds are often light and from the south. But in hurricane season, big seas may roll up from the south several windless days before blasts of tropical storm winds arrive.

Many boaters receive daily NOAA weather reports and forecasts via their onboard StarLink, InReach, single sideband (SSB) radios or WX-fax programs. Slower boats without access to real-time weather data may benefit by hiring a professional weather routing service – but pick one that knows Mexico.

Every Capitania (Port Captain’s office) posts and broadcasts weather reports and forecasts daily at 0800 on VHF 16 and 22. The reports are given in Spanish, so cruisers should pick up a copy of “Spanish for Cruisers” by Kathy Parsons.

Ordering fuel: Based on your powerboat’s fuel consumption history at cruise speed, determine how many liters of diesel should be ordered two weeks in advance of your arrival at which fuel stops, i.e. Ensenada, Turtle Bay, Bahia Asuncion, Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo.

Note: If Turtle Bay’s fuel dock is not in service, an alternate is the Pemex station in Bahia Asuncion, 50 n.m. down the coast from Turtle Bay. FMI, contact former cruiser Shari Bondy +52 (615) 155-7197 or visit www.bahiaasuncion. com

Prices (pesos per liter) may be based on the quantity you order, so ask what the discount is for what quantity. Phone, email or text your fuel order to the fuel stop of your choice; ask to get their reply (hopefully confirmation and price) in text or writing. For the past 10 years, diesel has been clean at these fuel docks and when available at Pemex stations in larger port cities. Dirty fuel is sometimes found in remote panga villages pumped from rusty barrels.

Larger powerboats may not need to fuel in Pacific Baja, where prices are generally higher due to remote delivery costs.

Marina slips: Since the start of COVID, guest slips have been difficult to get in Mexico marinas. Local excursion vessels and mega yachts began booking their favorite slips 12 months in advance.

Slip reservations are now essentially required throughout Mexico. Don’t be shocked if slip rates are about the same as in most West Coast cities, however weekly or monthly discounts tend to be a better deal in Mexico.

Contact the marina (most speak English) about six months in advance, giving your approximate arrival date, length of stay (week/month discount), LOA, beam, draft and amperage need just like in the U.S. Keep the marina updated regularly of your progress or location. They won’t charge your credit card until you actually arrive.

Anchoring is most often a wonderful option and some marinas like Puerto Escondido also have a mooring field.

Watchstanding: The captain assigns regular round-the-clock watch hours for each watchstander, such as four hours on, eight hours off, so that at least one experienced crew member is “on watch” at all hours while underway – not just at night. The boat owner usually needs to train all watchstanders on that boat’s bridge and engine equipment, i.e. how to quickly disengage the autopilot to avoid lobster buoys and their lines, then re-engage it and how to check the engine area.

The on-watch person mans the helm and radio, navigates and looks forward, i.e. operates the radar, chart plotter and relates status. Off-watch crew should: check engines, make water, transfer fuel, adjust sails, prepare meals and get sufficient sleep before they are due on watch. Falling asleep on watch is a serious breach of seamanship. A captain should be ready to take over quickly at all times.

Before departure, take a Safety at Sea class, diesel and OB engine repair to enhance your skills while underway.

What to avoid: You will be boarded and thoroughly inspected by the Mexican Navy at least once on your way down Baja. Any drugs or weapons, even ammunition, will land everyone in a nasty prison and could get the boat confiscated. Don’t try to bribe officials.

To avoid awkward situations, practice your litros per gallon, kilos per pound, pesos per dollar.

There’s no SeaTow down here, only the Mexican Navy ships and their searchand-rescue patrols. But the Mexican Navy is reliably helpful if you have a medical emergency or vessel trouble.

Avoid entering an unfamiliar bay or port after daylight. After anchoring in a new bay, avoid taking the dinghy, kayak or SUP too far away due to surprise wind,

tide, current and rocks. Don’t tempt thieves by leaving the dinghy or water toys in the water after dark; hoist them safely via davits, crane, etc.

Etcetera: Don’t get lost in the dark. After anchoring in Turtle Bay, but before going ashore, veteran cruisers suggest stringing up some unique holiday lights high on your vessel. This will quickly identify your boat after dark when you return from shore in a dinghy or water taxi. Turtle Bay is exceptionally dark at night, when all boats tend to look alike.

Cook Tip: The day before an offshore passage or probable bad weather, prepare tomorrow’s simple-to-eat lunches and dinners ahead of time, store in the fridge and serve on paper plates. Nobody should work in the galley in unsafe conditions.

If you think my three-part DIY series might be useful for you or your buddies, please clip it out to share, and let me know what you think. Buen Viaje, Yatistas.

Image provided by Capt. Pat Rains

Image provided by Capt. Pat Rains

Cruising classes and seminars are excellent training for first timers, available in all West Coast boating communities. This class is All About Life Rafts at Downwind Marine in San Diego.

By BILL MORRIS

TECH TIP: Enhance Your Boating Life with a Watermaker

If there is one thing setting a yacht apart from all others in a cruiser anchorage, it is the vessel’s capacity to draw saltwater directly from the ocean and transform it into fresh water. That one key ability, drawing its power from multiple possible sources, ensures long-term independence from the hassle of lling and carrying jerry cans with water, sometimes of dubious quality, at every anchorage on an ocean cruise.

Choosing the Right Watermaker

Reverse-osmosis watermakers are generally categorized by the type of power they use, DC, AC or mechanical, the last of which is provided directly by the propulsion engine. On a typical cruising vessel of anywhere from 35 to 60 feet LOA, a 12- or 24-volt DC watermaker system is probably the best choice. This allows a wider range of installation options, since the unit does not need to be close to the main power plant.

Sea Recovery, a subsidiary of Parker Hanni n, o ers its smallest desalinator, the Aqua Matic 450-1, producing 450 gallons per day (GPD) for mid-size to

larger yachts. The Aqua Matic may be run on either DC or AC current. The Sea Recovery range of desalinators extends all the way up to very large systems for passenger ships.

PowerSurvivor, a division of Katadyn in Switzerland, produces a wide range of watermakers, beginning with their humble, hand-powered Katadyn Survivor 06, which is small and light enough to t in a cruising kayak. The Survivor 06 is Coast Guard-approved as an emergency survival device. This is a good thing to carry in your ditch bag, regardless of the type of permanent-mount watermaker you install.

The entry-level, permanently installed PowerSurvivor system is the Spectra Ventura 150, which runs on either 12 volts or 24 volts DC. This unit produces 6.3 gallons per hour (GPH) (150 GPD), more than enough for the average cruising boat. Weighing 60 pounds and running on either 12 or 24 volts DC at 4.5 amps, this unit is relatively easy to install and maintain. Since the unit consists of several main components, it o ers a bit of exibility in installation.

PowerSurvivor’s cruising selection of watermakers ranges from the Spectra Ventura 150D (30 GPH) to the Spectra Newport series for large power and sailing craft. The Daily Cruiser can be con gured to be engine driven or powered by an AC source.

At the top end of the line, the Spectra Newport 1000C produces 41 GPH (1,000 GPD) and runs on 24 volts DC or 120/240 volts AC. Though lower temperatures are known to inhibit the reverse osmosis process, PowerSurvivor boasts their watermakers are “designed to operate e ciently from the Arctic to the Equator.”

The Swedish company Dometic, known for its wide range of recreational and marine appliances, o ers a unique selection of high-end desalinators through its Sea Xchange product line. What sets these watermakers apart from the competition is a digital, fully automatic fresh water management system you control by way of a color touchscreen. Each model o ers NMEA 2000 connectivity, allowing you to control the unit from your chartplotter.

If you have a mid-size or larger vessel, look into the Dometic Sea Xchange models, which are designed for convenience and ease of use. For a completely self-tending unit, consider the SX watermaker series, available in four sizes, from 600 to 2200 GPD.

FCI Watermakers of West Valley City, Utah, manufactures 15 models of marine watermakers, from the small, econom-

ical 200 GPD Aqualite to much larger designs intended for large ships and institutions.

A good choice for larger yachts is FCI’s 200 or 250, both of which deliver 1800 GPD, more than enough for the demands of most yachts. The Framed version houses the entire unit inside a metal box, while the Modular version leaves major components exposed for easy access and servicing. O ered as “traditional” watermakers, both models have analog pressure and ow meters and a “fully automated programmable fresh water ush system.”

If there is a manufacturer out there listening to the pleas of humble sailors for a compact, modestly priced, easy-to-use desalinator, it is Schenker Dissilatori of Naples, Italy. Three design levels – Zen, Smart, and Modular – comprise Schenker’s line-up, each one o ering a range of units with several levels of output.

Zen, the entry-level desalinator series, covers the fresh water needs of most cruising craft, o ering outputs of 8 to 40 GPH, depending on the model. The Zen 30, which produces up to 190 GPD, is su cient for sailing vessels of 30 to 40 feet with crews of one to four members. This model consumes 110 watts of power at 12/24 volts DC, allowing it to run straight from the house battery.

The Zen 50, developed for yachts ranging from 35 to 45 feet – the bulk of the world’s o shore cruising eet –

produces 50 GPH/1200 GPD, far more than the average o shore yacht will need, even with each crew member taking a shower every day. For much larger vessels, Schenker’s watermaker line proceeds through two higher levels of products, the Smart and Modular series.

For a portable emergency desalinator, check out the Schenker Aquatrek 30, capable of producing 7.9 GPH. It is housed in a tough, military-style wheeled box about the size of a medium suitcase. This small, portable device draws its power from a lithium battery and may also be connected to a 12-volt battery for operation and recharging. If you desire an economical array of high-quality watermakers, Schenker Dissilatori de nitely can produce an option that is “molto bene!”

After installing your new watermaker, follow a strict maintenance schedule as detailed in the product literature. There should be instructions with timelines regarding the changing of lters, inspection of hoses, testing of quality, veri cation of proper pressure as indicated by gauges and so on.

By following the maintenance schedule included with the product literature, your new watermaker should provide you with many years of fresh, clean water with only a modicum of regularly scheduled operator maintenance. Happy cruising!

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The Spectra Ventura 150 produces up to 6.3 GPH, or 151 GPD of fresh water

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander Engages with San Clemente Mayor on Beach Nourishment Project

By: LOG STAFF

SAN CLEMENTE — On Feb. 9, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander, Col. Andrew Baker, met with San Clemente Mayor Victor Cabral regarding the progress of the San Clemente Beach Nourishment project. The two leaders surveyed the project site near the San Clemente Pier, engaging in discussions of the project’s trajectory and addressing pertinent concerns raised by the city. Accompanying them were L.A. District Project Manager Doland Cheung and San Clemente Coastal Administrator Leslea Meyerhoff.

Central to the discourse were various alternative plans proposed by the Corps for the project, including the exploration of alternative borrow sites to procure sand for San Clemente. There were also discussions on leveraging existing authorities a nd partnerships with local, state and federal entities to potentially expedite the permitting process required for utilizing alternate borrow sites. However, due to the substantial planning required for the development and execution of these plans, it was decided that the submerged pipeline would be temporarily removed from San Clemente the following week, with plans for reinstallation at a later date.

Baker underscored the Corps’ commitment to addressing the city’s concerns a nd reiterated taking a collaborative approach with partners to devise effective solutions. He emphasized a shared objective among stakeholders: ensuring the successful completion of the project while meeting community needs.

The project, initiated by the Corps’ contractor, Manson Construction, commenced dredging operations on Dec. 15 with the aim of providing 50 feet of beach fill along a 3,412-foot shoreline stretch. This endeavor seeks to mitigate storm damage along the coast. However, the project faced early challenges attributed to adverse weather conditions,

s ea swells and logistical issues at t he borrow site, where beach-quality sand was unavailable, leading to the retrieval of gravel and cobblestone instead.

In response to these challenges, the contractor r elocated operations from San Clemente to Solana Beach in January, allowing for continued productivity on both projects. Meanwhile, collaborative efforts continue among local, state and federal stakeholders to chart next steps for San Clemente.

Highlighting the significance of the project to the community and region, Cabral reiterated the commitment to collaborative efforts and expressed gratitude for the continued support from state and federal partners.

Additionally, U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, of California’s 49th Congressional District, emphasized his involvement in facilitating progress on the project, stressing its critical importance for the region’s residents, economy and infrastructure.

The San Clemente Shoreline Beach Nourishment Project aims to mitigate coastal storm damage by utilizing 251,000 cubic yards of compatible sediment. Additionally, the project stipulates re-nourishments every six years on average over a 50-year period, totaling eight additional nourishments, with the last requiring 84,000 cubic yards of sand.

Following the execution of a project partnership agreement between the Corps and the city of San Clemente in February 2023, the project commenced

with the objective of safeguarding coastal properties, recreational beach facilities and the nearby rail corridor from storm-induced damage.

For further information on the project, v isit www.san-clemente. org/beachsand.

Col. Andrew Baker, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander, and Victor Cabral, San Clemente mayor, meet near the San Clemente Pier in California on a rainy Feb. 9 to discuss the San Clemente Beach Nourishment project and address city concerns.

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Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel and Outdoors Show Returns to Orange County Fairgrounds

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

ORANGE COUNTY— Excitement is building as the Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel and Outdoors Show (PCS) prepares for its return to the Orange County Fairgrounds from March 7-10. Now in its 14th year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever, encompassing the entire fairgrounds complex a nd featuring an array of saltwater and freshwater fishing brands, sport boats, landings and top companies in the fishing industry along with vendors from the boat, tackle and travel sectors.

“We are so proud of what the show has become,” said Bill DePriest, owner of the Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel and Outdoors Show to the Log “From 2020 being in one building to three buildings in 2021 and now onto seven halls and the entire OC Fair and Event Center becoming the largest and most well attended Fishing Tackle, Boat and Travel Show in Southern California. The support of the industry and fishing community has been nothing short of amazing. The show now takes more than a day to see the whole thing and has great family activities as well.”

Attendees can expect an extensive selection of boats, engines and electronics to peruse, with dealers, manufacturers and experts on hand to address inquiries and assist with purchases. From inflatables and jet skis to multimillion-dollar c enter consoles, there’s a vessel to suit every budget and preference.

But the PCS is more than just a boat show; it’s a full-fledged family event. Live entertainment, interactive activities and engaging seminars complement the diverse exhibitor offerings, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees of all ages. Free activities abound, including

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Expanding to cover five acres and boasting an impressive 217,000 square feet across seven halls and the main mall, the 2024 show is a testament to its ever-growing popularity. From its humble beginnings the PCS has steadily evolved, with this year’s expansion into the parking lot ensuring ample space for attendees to explore the latest boats, fishing tackle and outdoor gear.

a kids’ trout pond where young anglers can test their skills and enjoy catch-andrelease fishing.

With ample food vendors and plenty of opportunities to explore the latest trends and innovations in outdoor recreation, the PCS is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts across Southern California.

For more information and ticket information, visit https://sportfishing festival.com/.

2024 Dockwalker Program Offers Free Training Opportunities for Environmental Advocates

By: LOG STAFF

In line with Jane Goodall’s famous quote, “What you do makes a di erence, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make,” the 2024 Dockwalker Program invites individuals to become partners in safeguarding California’s waterways.

The Dockwalker Program aims at promoting clean boating practices, providing participants with the knowledge and tools to engage with boaters and the public e ectively. Participants, known as Dockwalkers, are trained to disseminate essential clean boating information, distribute educational materials and encourage adoption of environmentally-friendly practices among boaters.

The program o ers multiple training dates and formats across Northern and Southern California, including virtual sessions and in-person training at prominent yacht clubs and marine facilities. Refresher courses are also available for individuals trained within the last three years.

Once registered for a training session, participants receive necessary materials

and a Zoom link for virtual sessions, enabling seamless participation from anywhere with internet access.

Dockwalkers play a vital role in advocating for clean boating practices by interacting with boaters at marinas, launch ramps, boat shows and other relevant venues. Through their e orts, Dockwalkers contribute to preserving the cleanliness and health of California’s marinas, waterways and ocean.

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Since its inception in 2000, the Dockwalker Program has trained over 1,400 individuals, reaching 110,000 boaters and promoting awareness about preventing oil, fuel, sewage, trash and marine debris pollution. Participation in the program, including training sessions, quali es as community service.

Individuals of all backgrounds and ages, from 15 to 100 years young, are encouraged to join the Dockwalker Program, provided they share an interest in water quality and promoting clean boating practices.

The program has garnered praise from various stakeholders, including boaters, water enthusiasts, marinas, yacht clubs and environmental organizations. Implemented by California State Parks, the California Coastal Commission and the Bay Foundation in partnership with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, the US Power Squadrons, Save Our Shores, Lake Berryessa Partnership and other organizations, the Dockwalker

Program remains a cornerstone of environmental stewardship in California’s boating community.

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Dockwalkers play an important role in promoting responsible boating habits and protecting marine ecosystems.

Dockwalkers walk along marinas, docks, and boat ramps, distributing educational materials and discussing topics such as proper waste disposal, fueling techniques to prevent spills, and ways to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Dockwalkers are volunteers who engage with boaters and educate them about environmentally friendly boating practices.

Ethical Boating

By BILL MORRIS

Spring is right around the corner, which means soon it will be time to hop onboard our boats and enjoy the sun and fun! But while we are operating our boats along the Southern California coast, we need to abide by local laws and just as important, a generally accepted set of rules shared by experienced boaters. While local police departments handle matters regarding statutory law, it is up to us as skippers and crew to maintain a standard of behavior that promotes the safety and pleasure of everyone onboard all coastal vessels.

Controlling Speed

A shallow-draft motorboat is capable of accelerating to high speeds within seconds, throwing a huge wake, depending on vessel size and the shape of the hull beneath the waterline. Inside an enclosed waterway, such as Newport Harbor or Los Angeles Harbor, minimize speed to avoid throwing a large wake toward other vessels underway.

Out on open coastal water well beyond the breakwater, you may find yourself in large swells, which can be dangerous for a speedboat. To enjoy planing in a low-freeboard speedboat on open water, wait for a day when the wind is relatively calm and coastal waters are fairly flat.

A fishing boat or trawler, on the other hand, sits higher in the water, allowing greater protection from breaking waves. If you are on a displacement-hull cabin cruiser, trawler or ocean-going sailboat, you should have little trouble navigating along the coast. However, listen to NOAA Weather Radio (162.5 MHz on VHF in Southern California) regarding potential storm activity and wave height.

Navigating through Channels

When navigating through a marked channel, adhere to the posted vessel speed limit and stay on the correct side of the channel. To ensure compliance, remembering the phrase, “red, right, returning” will help you understand the channel markers. When you leave for open water, keep the green buoy or post marker to your starboard (right) side, and when you return, keep the red marker on your starboard side.

Other signs marking potential hazards may also appear, but these are posted on floating cylinder buoys marked red at the ends and white in the middle. They inform you of rocks, swim areas, no-wake zones and other warnings. The posts also may indicate a boat ramp or gas dock, which will require slow, careful motoring as you approach. When I have room, I prefer to practice the approach at least once, make sure I have dock lines ready, circle around and then re-enter the area slowly and carefully.

Docking

The first step in docking is to study

the structure to allow sufficient room off bow and stern if there are other boats at the dock. Make sure dock lines are tied to your deck cleats and are in position to be tied to the dock cleats or bollards. Also deploy two or more dock fenders, depending on vessel size, before making contact with the dock.

Approach the dock at slow speed but with enough power to overcome any head wind or side wind that could interfere with vessel control. Now comes the really tricky part. If you are singlehanded, quickly but carefully grab one o f your dock lines and step onto the dock to tie the line to a cleat before the boat starts wandering off. With one line tied off, you can maneuver the hull into position manually and cleat off the other line. When you get ready to leave, untie the bow line first and then the stern line. Getting underway will be much easier with the bow pointing out first.

Anchoring

Proper anchoring is one of the most challenging skills we must learn as coastal mariners. Many skippers prefer to take a mooring, if available, which is a relatively easy skill set to master. Anchoring, on the other hand, takes a lot more practice.

Before dropping the hook, check your depth gauge to make sure the amount of chain and nylon rope behind your anchor are enough to ensure safety. A basic rule is to allow, as a bare minimum, a threeto-one scope of chain and rope. Anything less can endanger your vessel if a strong wind kicks up. Your vessel should have, at the very least, a boat length of chain connected to the anchor; the more, the better. On my 1966 Cal 30 sloop Saltaire, I carry 150 feet of 5/16-inch chain with 200 feet of nylon rope.

Also take a look around and make sure you will not meander into someone else’s swing circle. I cannot count the times I have watched inexperienced skippers with large, fancy vessels come into an anchorage, drop anchor, hop into the dinghy and fly off to the local watering hole without giving a second thought to swing room.

When possible, I try to educate these green skippers in how and where to anchor. Some listen while others just flash me the one-finger salute and do as they wish. Almost invariably, their boats gradually meander towards Saltaire and then I have to repeat my anchoring lecture to prevent a tragedy. So follow the 3:1 scope rule, stay out of other vessels’ swing room and also keep someone on anchor watch around the clock.

Marine Sanitation

The rules for marine sanitation can get fairly complicated, but the underlying goal here is to keep effluent away f rom beaches, bays and anchorages. It is against both federal and California state

law to dump human sewage into the ocean within the three-mile territorial limit, including offshore islands.

Therefore, if your vessel has a “marine sanitation device,” aka toilet, you cannot flush the device straight into the water unless you are at a safe distance offshore. Most contemporary boats have holding tanks for human waste and there are ample pump-out stations to be found along the coast.

From time to time, it is a good idea to clean the holding tank by first pumping it out, then filling it with fresh water and pumping it out again. This should help control strong odors and reduce acids, thereby extending the tank’s lifespan.

If we all agree to play by the rules while underway or at anchor in coastal waters, we can ensure a safe, fun environment for ourselves and our guests. Not only that, but we also will contribute greatly to the health of our coastal fisheries and natural habitats as well.

Proper anchoring etiquette protects boats and calms tempers.

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Port of San Diego Allocates $2.2M for Harbor Drive 2.0 and Vesta Bridge Projects

Collaborative Agreement Forged Among Port of San Diego, Caltrans, and SANDAG

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SAN DIEGO — The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has given the green light to a collaborative effort between the Port, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), approving approximately $2.2 million in funding for the Harbor Drive 2.0 and Vesta Bridge projects.

SANDAG is a regional agency in Southern California responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing various transportation, housing, land use, and environmental initiatives in the San Diego region. SANDAG comprises representatives from 18 local government agencies in the region and collaborates with stakeholders to address regional challenges and promote sustainable growth and development.

Caltrans is the governmental agency responsible for planning, designing, building, operating, and maintaining California’s state highway system and overseeing public transportation systems throughout the state, including mass transit and rail systems. Caltrans also plays a crucial role in addressing transportation-related issues such as traffic management, highway safety, and infra-

structure development.

Harbor Drive 2.0 aims to enhance Harbor Drive between the Port’s cargo terminals, streamlining truck routes for more efficient maritime cargo handling. The project will also bolster pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connections while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering improved air quality.

The cooperative agreement sees the Port, Caltrans, and SANDAG join forces to advance Harbor Drive 2.0 toward construction. The Port initiated the innovative vision as part of the Port Master Plan Update process, with Caltrans leading the project’s conceptualization and final environmental documentation and SANDAG spearheading its implementation.

Funds totaling approximately $20.7 million, including an $18.5 million grant from the California Transportation Commission’s Trade Corridor Enhancement P rogram, will facilitate project design and right-of-way improvements for Harbor Drive 2.0 and the Vesta Bridge. The cooperative agreement facilitates fund transfer to SANDAG.

Chairman Frank Urtasun of the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners lauded the regional collaboration, emphasizing its role in enhancing transportation arteries, improving public health, and bolstering the quality of life.

Caltrans External Affairs Manager Aaron Hunter expressed gratitude for the approved funds, highlighting the project’s potential to enhance safety and address

long-standing infrastructure needs.

SANDAG and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas underscored the project’s significance in advancing regional sustainability and connectivity while prioritizing community health and equitable development.

The project’s timeline anticipates design commencement in spring 2024, with construction slated to begin by 2028 and conclude by 2030. Joint efforts by the Port, SANDAG, and Caltrans will seek construction funding.

Harbor Drive 2.0 will integrate intelligent transportation system technologies, safer bike lanes, improved transit

Senator Blakespear Introduces Marine Flare Producer Responsibility Act

By: LOG STAFF

On Feb. 12, s tate Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-38) introduced Senate Bill 1066: The Marine Flare Producer Responsibility Act. Sponsored by the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC), SB 1066 will establish Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for pyrotechnic marine flares, a move that is the first of its kind in the U.S.

“Boaters love the water and want to protect it from pollution,” Blakespear said. “Properly disposing of unwanted marine flares, which can contain toxic perchlorate and expire approximately every three years, should be as convenient as it is to purchase them. SB 1066 establishes a way to do that.”

A n estimated 174,000 outdated flares are generated each year by recreational

vessels in California. While considered household hazardous waste (HHW), most HHW facilities in California are unable to accept unwanted marine flares as they lack permits or equipment to safely handle explosives. There is also the exorbitant costs to properly manage them since they must be shipped out-ofstate for proper disposal.

“ Historically, the costs to manage unwanted marine flares have been socialized by every ratepayer, whether t hey own and operate a boat or not.” said Courtney Scott, who manages the household hazardous waste program for Zero Waste Sonoma. “In 2023, it cost an estimated $185 to properly dispose of one unwanted marine flare, which can be purchased new for approximately $13.”

SB 1066 will require producers of marine flares to fund and operate a convenient collection system to manage

expired or unwanted flares, shifting the costs of managing this product from cities and counties – and ultimately local ratepayers – to the producers/users.

Jordan Wells, director of advocacy and communications at NSAC shared, “Pyrotechnic marine flares contain toxic metals and pollutants that can negatively impact water quality and human health. While we encourage boaters to use the

connections, and urban greening initiatives, aligning with the Port’s Maritime C lean Air Strategy and commitment to health equity.

Additionally, the Vesta Bridge project will facilitate Naval Base San Diego traffic over Harbor Drive, enhancing base access and traffic flow.

The Harbor Drive 2.0 project underscores the Port’s dedication to environmental stewardship, aligning with i ts “Health Equity for All” vision and Maritime Clean Air Strategy. With no tax dollars collected, the Port actively manages San Diego Bay’s dynamic waterfront to support public services and amenities while contributing to regional prosperity.

reusable, electronic alternative, we must also ensure that the marine flares being sold into the California marketplace today are being properly managed at [the end of their life].”

“C urrently, it is virtually impossible for boaters to properly dispose of expired boating distress flares – which represent a real safety threat as they deteriorate, but they can be purchased quite conveniently. We thank Senator Blakespear for her leadership in making the lives of responsible boaters easier.” said Ann Kinner, a San Diego resident, 40-year boat owner, licensed professional mariner and owner of Sea Breeze Books and Charts.

NSAC was founded in 2015 as a 501(c) (4) nonprofit organization that engages in education and advocacy work to drive “an equitable, circular economy, anywhere in the U.S., and at any level of government.”

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Rendering of the Harbor Drive 2.0 project

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Catalina Connection

Join Celebration for Hollywood’s Biggest Night at the Avalon Theatre

By: LOG STAFF

Guests will get to experience the excitement of Hollywood’s biggest night with a live broadcast at the Avalon Theatre on March 10, from 5 to 9:00 p.m.

Tickets:

• General Admission: $14.50

• Senior (65+): $12.50

• Child (2-11): $12.50

• Avalon Resident: $12.50

Be among the rst to discover who will take home the coveted Best Picture of the Year award in the historic Avalon Theatre.

Please note: This event is not sponsored by or a liated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Avalon Theatre is a historic theater that has been a centerpiece of entertainment on the island since its opening in 1929. It is situated in the city of Avalon, the main town on Catalina Island. The theater is renowned for its

iconic Art Deco architecture and was one of the rst theaters in the world designed for sound motion pictures, also known

as “talkies.”

For more information about the event

and the Avalon Theatre, please visit

https://www.theavalontheatre.com/.

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San Diego

Cherry Blossom Festival

SAN DIEGO — The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in San Diego will host the annual Cherry Blossom Festival from March 7-10 to celebrate hanami. Hanami is a Japanese tradition in which people picnic under cherry blossom trees to celebrate spring’s arrival and enjoy the beauty of sakura flowers. The event will include several performances, merchants and vendors and a beer and sake garden. General admission tickets are $14, and $12 for students, seniors over 65 and the military. Children 6 and under get in free. For more information, please visit https://www.niwa. org/cbw.

San Clemente

Lifeguard Try-Outs

SAN CLEMENTE — The City of San Clemente Hiring Fair – Recreation Division is hosting lifeguard try-outs on March 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Recreation Leader I - III positions and lifeguard positions at the San Clemente Aquatics Center. The event includes applications on-site, interviews, the possibility of receiving a conditional offer and the chance to complete preliminary onboarding. Additionally, there will be an aquatic positions swim test that requires a 300-meter swim in under 5 minutes and thirty seconds, completing a two-minute water tread and retrieval of a 10-pound brick from a depth of 14 feet.

Come prepared with your swimsuit and towel for the swim test and a change of clothes for the interview portion of the hiring fair.

Bring a photo ID. Candidates under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian and will need to obtain a work

permit once hired. All hired staff will receive a free swim pass to all city pools, paid sick leave and flexible hours. For more information, please visit https://www. san-clemente.org/Home/ Components/Calendar/Event /9268/2689?backlist=%2frecr eation-community%2fspecialevents.

Dana Point

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch & Harbor Cruise

DANA POINT — Luck is on your side aboard Capt. Dave’s festive 2-hour Dana Point Harbor cruise featuring a catered lunch, live music and craft beer available for purchase. The cruise will take place on March 17 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.dolphinsafari. com/.

Newport Beach

40th Annual Spirit Run

NEWPORT BEACH — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Spirit Run! Get your green on with your free St. Paddy’s glasses and headpieces. Show off your clover finisher medal and St. Paddy’s event shirt and compete for prizes in the costume contest. Giveaways for adults include a free appetizer from Muldoon’s with a meal purchase through the end of April. Malarky’s is celebrating Spirit Run’s 40th anniversary with a 40-cent beer redeemable through the end of April. Each finisher - adult, youth and canine –receive a shirt and a medal at the finish line. For more information, please visit https://www.newportspiritrun.org/ st-paddys-features.

Catalina Island

Patrick’s Day Dinner

CATALINA ISLAND — Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church on March 16 in the Parish Hall. Enjoy a traditional dinner featuring corned beef or chili verde with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread, coffee and dessert for $20 per person. Child meals, including a hot dog, chips, beverages and dessert are available for $10 each.

Choose from two dinner seatings: 5 to 6:30 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Adult beverages will be served and don’t miss out on the famous raffle and silent auction. Participate in the 50/50 raffle at each seating and enter for a chance to win the grand prize, which includes a RAV Radrover Plus electric bike and a Cuisinart air fry oven.

Raffle and dinner tickets are available for purchase outside of Vons from Thursday to Saturday and after all masses. For more information, please visit https://www.lovecatalina.com/ event/st-patricks-day-dinner/1739/.

Long Beach

Noche De Estrellas

LONG BEACH — Experience a night like no other at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Noche de Estrellas (Night of the Stars) event on March 15. Dive into the ocean’s depths as we keep our doors open until 10:30 p.m. for an evening of dancing under the sea stars to the vibrant beats of cumbia, rock en Español, salsa and more, all while discovering the wonders of the ocean.

Noche de Estrellas will showcase live bands, DJs, booths from participating organizations and engaging educational programs in both English and Spanish. Indulge in delicious food, coffee, beers and drinks available for purchase as you explore the Pacific Ocean and meet over 12,000 fascinating animals, including touchable sharks.

Tickets are $24.95 per person, with complimentary entry for Aquarium members who make reservations in advance. Join the Aquarium for a night filled with music, excitement, and marine marvels. For more information, please visit https://www.visitlongbeach.com/ events/noche-de-estrellas/.

San Pedro

Volunteer Day – White Point Nature Preserve

SAN PEDRO — St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Sunday, March 17th, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for a special “Green” day, this St. Patrick’s Day at White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 Paseo del Mar. Participants will be working to maintain the preserve’s restoration area of coastal sage scrub habitat, which is critical for wildlife, and beautify this outdoor natural space for the community. Sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Redondo Beach

Holi on the Beach 2024

REDONDO BEACH — Holi on the Beach, the festival of colors, is back for its 18th annual edition on March

16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach. Get ready to party for a good cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit the “Association for India’s Development” and projects supporting women’s empowerment, farmers’ rights and children’s education in India. This is a kid-friendly event, free admission for kids under eight years old.

Guests will play with organic color bombs, consume delicious food and dance the day away.

Tickets are available at https://h2oevents.yapsody.com/event/index/801029/ holi-on-the-beach-2024.

The general ticket price will include entry to the event and one packet of color. More color is available for purchase at a reasonable cost. VIP ticket options are available.

The event will include DJ AnkyS, who will spin the very best of Indian and international music. Food will be provided by bite partner, Bollywood Zaika. A photo booth and other vendors will be part of the festival. For more information, please visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/holi-on-the-beach2024-tickets-820691920627?aff=ebdssb citybrowse.

Ventura

Beach Cleanup with Channel Islands National Park

VENTURA — Show your love for local beaches by joining us for a beach cleanup on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Individuals, families and groups are welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Park near the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, 1901 Spinnaker Drive, and meet a ranger in front of the visitor center.

Pre-registration is not required; walkins are welcome. All volunteers must sign a volunteer waiver. Please wear closed-toed shoes and sun protection. Volunteers are encouraged to BYOB –bring your own reusable bucket, gloves and water bottle. Instructions, volunteer waivers, data cards, trash and recycling bags, gloves and water will otherwise be provided. For more information, please visit https://www.venturaharborvillage. com/event/beach-clean-up/.

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Sailing

Francesca Clapcich to Lead Groundbreaking Initiative in Offshore Sailing

By: LOG STAFF

Francesca Clapcich, a distinguished two-time Olympian and the sole Italian victor of the Ocean Race, is set to spearhead a project launched by MerConcept, a renowned French entity deeply entrenched in offshore racing ventures.

Dubbed “UpWind by MerConcept,” this ambitious endeavor will see Clapcich take the helm of a new racing program aimed at providing female sailors with opportunities to excel at the highest echelons of the sport.

Teaming up with founding partner 11th Hour Racing, the initiative’s maiden voyage will span the next two years, navigating the Ocean Fifty offshore trimaran c ircuit through a series of multi-event competitions, including a challenging west-to-east transatlantic race. Under the mentorship of seasoned industry veterans and technical shore teams, the program aims to set a new standard in offshore sailing, championing diversity, inclusion and sustainable excellence.

Embracing the vision espoused by François Gabart, Vendée Globe winner and MerConcept’s founder, Clapcich underscores the pivotal role of diverse talent in maximizing team performance.

Clapcich says, “Teams reach their pinnacle when they embrace diverse talent. Encouraging the development of skilled female sailors with offshore multihull expertise is a pivotal step towards ensuring future endeavors, such as the Jules Verne Trophy, feature mixed-gender crews.”

I n a bid to assemble a truly global

and versatile team, the program invites applications from female sailors worldwide, spanning diverse disciplines of the sport, from inshore and offshore racing to match-racing and Olympic competitions. A rigorous s election process will culminate in a shortlist of 12 candidates converging in France for an intensive week-long evaluation, from which a squad of six female sailors will be chosen to form a performance crew, supported by a dedicated delivery and training team.

Applications are open for aspiring female sailors, with a deadline of March 24. Clapcich encourages interested individuals to seize this unique opportunity a nd extend the invitation to potential candidates within their networks.

For those unfamiliar with MerConcept, the organization has orchestrated offshore sailing campaigns for esteemed figures such as Gabart, Charlie Dalin and Tom Laperche. Located in Concarneau, France, MerConcept boasts a formidable team of over 100 experts renowned for their expertise in boat design, construction and performance racing. The organization also seeks to be at the vanguard of sustainable innovation, leveraging its laboratory to push the boundaries of technology and minimize the sport’s eco-

logical footprint.

Italian by birth and currently residing in Park City, Utah, alongside her wife Sally Barkow and their daughter, Clapcich remains actively engaged in advocacy efforts as a board member of the Park City Task Force. Beyond her sailing pursuits, she champions LGBTQ+ rights, spearheading initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity and expanding access to support resources,

sports and outdoor activities within the community.

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Etchells West Coast Spring Series Returns in 2024

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SAN DIEGO — The Etchells West Coast Spring Series promises an exciting 2024 lineup of regattas for sailors. Organized by the San Diego Yacht Club in collaboration with the local Etchells Fleet 13, the series invites sailors from various locations to participate in a prestigious sailing event held on the challenging Coronado Roads course. The series consists of four regattas, with one designated as a throw-out in the final scoring.

The event dates for 2024 are as follows:

• Bill Bennett Cup: March 16-17, 2024

• Midwinters West: April 5-7, 2024

• Pacific Coast Championship: April 27-28, 2024

• Orca Bowl: May 18-19, 2024

The Midwinters West is the only three-day regatta in the series and is a crucial component of each entrant’s total

score.

Last year’s runner-up, Bruce Nelson, expects another competitive year, as competitors aim to match the high standard set by the previous champion, Jim Cunningham, who is returning to defend his title.

Sailors and guests are encouraged to participate in post-race debriefs and socials, promoting camaraderie among participants. In addition, North Sails will host an Etchells tuning webinar in March to help sailors prepare for the series.

Registration for each event closes on the Monday before the start date. For more information about the Etchells West Coast Spring Series, including the Notice of Race (NOR) and registration details, please visit w ww.westcoastspringseries. com.

Witness the best in sailing at the

2024 Etchells West Coast Spring Series – a showcase of skill, strategy and sportsmanship that draws elite sailors nationwide.

Founded in 1886, the San Diego Yacht Club promotes an environment conducive

based on the number of starters in each class: one prize for 2-4 boats, two for 5-7 boats and three for 8 or more. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://www.regattanetwork. com/html/calendar.php.

Big Rock Regatta (March 16-17)

ON THE HORIZON

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

On the Horizon is a summarized Notice of Race for upcoming select regattas along the Southern California Coast. This column will briefly rephrase rules, regulations, qualifications, fees, and awards.

March Madness Regatta presented by Safe Harbor Marinas (March 9)

SAN DIEGO T he March Madness

Regatta, presented by Safe Harbor Marinas, will host A PHRF-SD Championship Series Event on March 9. The regatta will adhere to the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2021-2024, with the exception of the US Sailing Prescription to Rule 63.2. Open to members of US Sailing-affiliated

organizations, non-members will pay a $40 registration fee, while CRA or Safe Harbor Marina members incur no charge. Members will initially register at $40 and receive a 100% discount during check-out. CRA burgees are available for purchase at $35 during registration. Safe Harbor Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker classes will have one race, while all other classes will sail two races. The first race’s warning signal is set for 11:55 a.m., with the second race starting immediately after the previous one ends. The starting area is near the mile marker at the east end of Harbor Island. Race results will be announced at the post-race party at Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina, 955 Harbor Island Drive, and posted on the CRA website. Prizes will be awarded

MORRO BAY — The Morro Bay Yacht Club is set to host the Big Rock Regatta on March 16-17. Governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing, the regatta is modified by the International Optimist Class (IODA) Rules, sailing instructions and the official Notice of Race. R RS 40 (Life jackets) applies at all times while on the water, irrespective of code flag “Y.” Open to International Optimist Dinghy class boats, entries must be completed on w ww.regattanetwork.com before 10 a.m. on March 16. Entry fee is $75, with a late fee of $85.00 after March 2. The fee includes racing, a regatta T-shirt and dinner on Saturday evening. Lunches will not be provided, but the view of the Rock is complimentary. Non-entrants can enjoy corned beef and cabbage with Irish cream cheesecake dessert on Saturday evening for $20. Prizes will be awarded to the first through thirdplace boats in each fleet, with participation awards for the green fleet and first through third in overall standings. The name of the first-place overall winner in the Championship fleet will be added to the BIG Rock Regatta perpetual trophy. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://www.regattanetwork.com/html/calendar.php.

Final Race of 2024 PBYC Spring Series (March 23)

VENTURA — The Pierpont Bay Yacht Club invites racers to join the final race

to excellence in boating-related activities. Renowned for its success in bay sailing, ocean racing, cruising, angling and youth sailing programs, SDYC is consistently ranked among the Top 5 yacht clubs in the U.S. and is esteemed for its worldclass facilities.

of the 2024 Spring Series on March 23. The race will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing. The finish will be at the Mandalay mark. Racers will take and report their finish times to the RC. The course will be chosen from the 2024 PBYC Spring Series Course Chart. Course lengths vary from 5 to 21 miles. All starts and finishes will be in the vicinity of the Mandalay buoy. PHRF-handicapped spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes and an ORCA-handicapped class will be formed with class breaks determined by entries. Series trophies will be awarded after the last race at PBYC. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://www.regattanetwork. com/html/calendar.php.

2024 Whale Regatta (March 23)

On March 23, the American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC) will be the organizing authority for the ALYC Whale Regatta. The race will be governed by the current Racing Rules of Sailing, the rules of the fleet in which the boat races, as well as rules altered by the Sailing Instructions. Boats with a current PHRF rating are invited to race. Boats without a current PHRF rating are invited to race. ALYC will assign a “Race Rating” to these boats. Boats without a current PHRF Certificate are required to submit a completed Racing Form (Appendix A) to the RC Chair via email (race@alyc.com) at least one (1) week before the race. The entry fee is $25. The Start/Finish Line will be west of the Newport Pier – Courses will be Random Leg courses. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://www.regattanetwork.com/ html/calendar.php.

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Competitor Clarisse Crémer Addresses Cheating Allegations in Vendée Globe

By: LOG STAFF

In the wake of recent cheating allegations surrounding the 2020-21 Vendée Globe, competitor Clarisse Crémer has come forward, revealing herself as one of the individuals implicated in the investigation launched by the French Sailing Federation.

The Vendée Globe, a prestigious solo round-the-world race held every four years, marked Crémer’s debut in the challenging event. Her remarkable achievement, completing the course in 87 days, earned her the title of the fastest woman in the history of the Vendée Globe.

Crémer aspires to improve upon her 12th-place finish in the upcoming 2024-25 edition of the race and finds herself among 44 candidates vying for one of the coveted 40 entry slots. In light of the ongoing investigation, Crémer shared her perspective on the situation, emphasizing the importance of transparency and fair play in competitive sailing.

She began by saying, “I want to respond to the recent accusations that have been brought against me in the last few days,” then continued:

“I learned about the opening of an investigation by the Fédération Française de Voile about the WhatsApp exchanges I had with my husband (Tanguy Le Turquais) during the Vendée Globe 2020.

These exchanges took place on my boat phone, owned by my former team, which I left accessible to all as soon as I landed in accordance with the rules. I never cheated, I never had any desire to break a rule during this 87-day world tour.

During our exchanges, which are mainly related to the intimacy of a couple, Tanguy never gives me any information that I didn’t already have. No conversation with him made me change course or make a strategic choice that would have impacted my race. I have always made all my performance choices alone and unassisted according to the rules.

I ’m appalled at the echo that anonymous denunciations can have without even questioning the statutory basis, nor the context of those posts. I am outraged at how these screenshots are pinched to draw hasty and false conclusions, which completely bypass official investigations, and are already hurting us.

Three years after the end of Vendée

Globe, we can only wonder about the motives and timing of this anonymous disclosure and we reserve the right to make a complaint if necessary. For my part, I am of course at the disposal of the Fédération Française de Voile and Vendée Globe to analyze our exchanges in full transparency.”

The Vendée Globe is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and demanding sailing events in the world. The race starts and finishes in Les Sables-d’Olonne, a coastal town in the Vendée region of France.

Competitors sail single-handedly aboard high-performance monohull

s ailboats, navigating through some of the most treacherous and unpredictable waters on the planet, including t he Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, and the notorious Cape Horn. The race covers a distance of approximately 45,000 kilometers (28,000 miles) and typically takes around three months to complete.

Participating sailors face extreme weather conditions, isolation, sleep deprivation and technical challenges as they navigate the globe entirely on their own. The Vendée Globe has become a symbol of endurance, skill and determination in the world of competitive sailing.

Club Náutico Baja Opens ‘Grandes Navegantes’ Regatta to US Racers After 22-Year Hiatus

By: LOG STAFF

ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MX

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Known for its vibrant sailing culture, Ensenada boasts a plethora of renowned races drawing participants from across the globe. Among these, NOSA’s Newport to Ensenada race, SWYC’s Little Ensenada race, and the Todos Santos regatta sponsored by Club Nautico Baja stand out as mainstays attracting a significant number of American racers to the region.

However, a new chapter is set to unfold as a lesser-known Mexican regatta, a beloved event among local sailors now in its 23rd year, extends its invitation to the U.S. yachting community. The event, dubbed Grandes Navegantes (“Great Navigators”), will open its doors to American competitors on Sunday, June 16th, marking a significant shift in the region’s sailing landscape.

Distinguished by its unique challenges and rich history, Grandes Navegantes predates its more renowned counterpart, the Todos Santos regatta, which is held annually in October. Eduardo Morales, a seasoned sailor and three-time winner aboard the Catalina 27 “Yatemg,” high-

lights the distinctiveness of the t wo races. While both navigate around the Todos Santos Islands, Grandes Navegantes presents a more formidable test due to its clockwise course and the variable nature of prevailing conditions. Morales elaborates on the intricate interplay o f wind, rocks, current, and kelp, underscoring the technical prowess demanded by this exhilarating race.

Carlos Hussong, victor of the 2023 edition aboard his Catalina 38 F oggy N. Valentina echoes Morales› sentiments, emphasizing the race›s heightened complexity compared to Todos Santos.

Beyond its sporting significance, the perpetual trophy awarded at Grandes Navegantes holds profound symbolic value for Mexican sailing. Donated by Mexican sailor Ramón Carlín, renowned for leading his amateur crew to victory in the inaugural edition of what later became The Ocean Race, the trophy embodies the spirit of resilience and determination ingrained in Mexico’s maritime heritage. Carlín’s extraordinary journey, immor -

talized in the acclaimed documentary “ The Weekend Sailor,” further amplifies the trophy’s significance as a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

Jorge Hurtado, Commodore of Club Nautico Baja, underscores the regatta’s broader significance in fostering camaraderie and sportsmanship across borders. Inviting American sailors to partake in this cherished tradition, Hurtado emphasizes the shared values of perseverance and Corinthianism that transcend national boundaries.

American racers are encouraged to seize the opportunity to immerse themselves in Ensenada’s sailing legacy. With a lineup of festivities, including a welcome reception, film screening, and post-race celebrations, participants are assured of an unforgettable experience steeped in tradition and camaraderie.

For further details or registration inquiries, prospective participants can reach out to CNB at ClubNauticoBaja@ gmail.com.

Photos provided by CNB

CNB Perpetual Trophy for Grandes Navegantes regatta

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Funds Allocated to Recover Threatened Pacific Salmon Under the Inflation Reduction Act

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) fisheries secures $27 million to aid recovery of endangered pacific salmon amid climate challenges.

By: LOG STAFF

To support the recovery of Paci c salmon, NOAA Fisheries has received $27 million through the In ation Reduction Act. These funds will bolster NOAA Fisheries’ comprehensive recovery strategy by investing in scienti c research to inform management decisions and drive substantial progress in salmon recovery e orts.

NOAA’s role extends to safeguarding Paci c salmon from extinction and restoring their populations to sustainability. These salmon play a pivotal role in our culture, providing sustenance to communities and supporting livelihoods across the shing industry. Additionally, they serve as a vital ecosystem component, o ering nourishment to predators and enriching watersheds with essential marine nutrients. The recovery of Paci c salmon holds particular signi cance for the cultural heritage and economic prosperity of Paci c Northwest tribes, whose traditional knowledge plays a crucial role in conservation e orts. Twenty-eight distinct groups of West Coast salmon and steelhead are designated as threatened

or endangered, spanning from Southern California to Washington State.

Each species of salmon has a detailed recovery plan crafted over years of collaboration with communities and managers. These plans, founded on the best available scienti c knowledge, outline essential actions required to restore salmon populations to levels where they can once again ful ll their vital roles in our communities, economies and ecosystems. However, the task of salmon recovery is intricate and challenging due to climate change and other threats.

Climate change presents signi cant challenges, including rising sea levels, uctuations in freshwater levels, higher temperatures, alterations in snowpack and snowmelt patterns, increased ooding, and ocean acidi cation. Ad-

dressing these threats requires actions that enhance salmon resilience and bolster human communities’ resilience.

The comprehensive strategy includes habitat restoration, ensuring water quality and quantity, sustainable shing practices, scienti c research and ongoing support for production hatcheries. Robust scienti c research is crucial for adapting management strategies to the rich and diverse Paci c salmon populations and navigating uncertainties posed by a changing climate.

This funding will enable NOAA to invest in targeted solutions tailored to the unique challenges of each watershed along the West Coast. By leveraging accumulated knowledge, policymakers aim to make informed decisions that signicantly impact the survival and recovery

of Paci c salmon. Ultimately, the aim is to restore salmon populations to healthy and sustainable levels, bene ting West Coast ecosystems, communities and economies.

While years of research have provided insights into the obstacles hindering healthy Paci c salmon populations, there is still much to learn about the intricate interplay of various factors a ecting salmon recovery within each watershed. Ongoing research e orts help lead to understanding of how habitat, water conditions, predation and other factors in uence salmon survival and recovery.

For more information, please visit https://www. sheries.noaa.gov/national/ climate/recovering-paci c-salmonunder-in ation-reduction-act.

John R. McMillan/NOAA Fisheries

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BLUEFIN

TUNA ALREADY BITING WITHIN 1.5 DAY RANGE OF SAN DIEGO!

By Bob Vanian of 976Bite.com

The rst day of Spring is on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, but “spring like” surface shing seems to be arriving a bit early with blue n tuna biting for boats shing o shore waters down in the Punta Colnett and San Martin Island region and with yellowtail starting to show around Los Coronado Islands. The San Diego County and Southern Orange County coastal region has also seen the development of some more spring like calico bass and sand bass shing and the La Jolla area continues to provide occasional showings of yellowtail.

What is interesting is how the water temperature has remained warmer than one might expect during this winter season despite the fact that we have had quite a few storms moving through Southern California. After the most recent weather system passed through with strong winds, rain and high seas the water o Point Loma seemed to be una ected and was still unseasonably warm. Speci cally, the water in the area was at 62 degrees and was clean.

Sportboats have been shing 1.5 and 2 day trips down to the Punta Colnett and San Martin Island region during the winter season and have been catching good numbers of reds, rock sh and lingcod along with having a chance at nding some biting yellowtail. Last weekend, a couple of the sportboats shing down that way also spent some time looking around o shore for blue n tuna and in addition to the good bottom shing and a chance at some yellowtail that they found while shing along the Mexican coast, they also found success o shore in catching blue n tuna that went to 70 pounds.

Fish counts from the past weekend start with Fisherman’s Landing that had Paci c Dawn out on a 1.5 day trip with 16 anglers who caught limits of reds, limits of rock sh and 6 blue n tuna that ranged in size to 70 pounds. H&M Landing had Old Glory out on a 2 day trip where 10 anglers caught 162 rock sh, 22 lingcod, 13 yellowtail and 3 blue n tuna. H&M Landing also had Horizon out on a 1.5 day

consistent but there have been occasional showings of yellowtail that have produced a few quality sized sh that have been up in the 18 to 40 pound range.

trip that saw 14 anglers catch 70 reds, 24 lingcod, 21 rock sh, 16 white sh, 8 bonito and 1 sheephead. Seaforth Sport shing had Tribute out on a 1.5 day trip with 19 anglers who caught 95 reds, 57 rock sh, 24 lingcod, 12 white sh and 2 yellowtail.

An ongoing reminder to anglers is that the annual rock sh closure on the United States side of the Mexico border went into e ect on New Years Day and that the closure will remain in e ect until April 1, 2024. During this time period anglers wishing to sh for rock sh will need to do so in Mexican waters. An additional reminder is that the shing for sheephead on the United States side of the Mexico border will be closed until March 1, 2024. Please refer to the Department of Fish and Wildlife website for all the details about the various closures at www.wildlife.ca.gov.

Los Coronado Islands have been producing very good numbers of rock sh for those wishing to escape the rock sh closure in United States waters and do some rock sh shing. A productive rock sh zone for a mix of reds, salmon grouper, white sh an assortment of rock sh species and an occasional bonus lingcod has been at the hard bottom to the northwest, north and northeast of North Island in the 25 to 60 fathom depths. Not far away, the lower end of the 9 Mile Bank has also been very good for rock sh on the Mexico side of the border. Another productive rock sh zone has been at the South Kelp Ridge below South Island in the 25 to 45 fathom depths.

There has been a bit of yellowtail activity reported in the region of Los Coronado Islands with occasional spots of breezing sh being reported seen o the weather side of North Island and at the hard bottom to the northeast of North Island. It has been hard to get the yellowtail to bite but there was a recent report of a private boater catching a couple of the quality sized 20 pound class yellowtail on surface iron that was cast to breezing sh.

The shing along the San Diego County coast continues to be highlighted by the chance at catching a large yellowtail at La Jolla. The yellowtail activity has been in-

Most yellowtail hookups have been on yo-yo iron or surface iron that are shed around spots of bait, meter marks, sonar marks or spots of breaking sh. Most of the yellowtail activity has been found in depths ranging from 14 to 40 fathoms with the 18 to 25 fathom depths being the best. Areas of bait are likely spots to mark where yellowtail might show. The best zones to try to locate yellowtail have been along the outskirts of the MLPA closure zone at the lower end of La Jolla as well as outside of the upper end of La Jolla.

Yo-yo jigs shed around yellowtail meter marks that are found around deep bait balls have accounted for the majority of the yellowtail hookups and good choices for yo-yo iron include Salas 6X and 6X Jr. jigs in blue and white and scrambled egg colors. Colt Sniper dart style yo-yo jigs have also produced an occasional yellowtail hookup. Surface iron has also been e ective when you can cast the jig to breaking sh before they sound. Good choices for surface iron include Tady 45 and Salas 7X light jigs in blue and white, mint and sardine colors.

The past weekend also saw some bait sized squid activity in the La Jolla area with boats that were shing for white sh and sculpin reporting that sh they were catching had been feeding on squid. No recent reports of white seabass biting at La Jolla but anglers are hoping some white seabass will be moving into the area to feed on the squid.

In addition to a chance at a yellowtail at La Jolla, hard bottom and structure areas up and down the San Diego County coast have been producing a good mix of calico bass, sand bass, sculpin, white sh and an occasional halibut. Some spring like calico bass shing has also been reported in north San Diego County and south Orange County area waters where the calicos have been responding to chum and come up boiling around the boat. The most recent report of this type of calico bass activity was from the San Mateo Point area by San Clemente. Productive areas for the bass, sculpin and white sh listed from south to north include the

Imperial Beach Pipeline, the hard bottom to the northwest of Buoy #3 at Point Loma, the Green Tank, the Jetty Kelp outside of Mission Bay, the Variety Kelp at the lower end of La Jolla, the upper end of La Jolla, Solana Beach, Leucadia, South Carlsbad, the Barn, San Onofre and Point San Mateo.

Halibut shing seems to be improving a bit with a 30-plus pound halibut recently reported caught o Mission Beach. Areas that produce an occasional halibut include the sandy bottom adjacent to the Imperial Beach Pipeline, the sandy bottom adjacent to hard bottom outside of the Imperial Beach Pier, San Diego Bay, the sandy bottom next to the structure of the sunken NEL Tower and the Yukon Shipwreck o Mission Beach, South Ponto Beach, the sandy bottom next to the structure of the arti cial reefs outside of Oceanside and sandy bottom next to structure outside of San Onofre.

We are not far from spring and the ocean is already starting to produce some “spring like” shing. It would be a good idea to be ready for an early start to the upcoming surface shing season. Keep on shing and I hope to see you out on the water sometime soon!

Bob Vanian is the voice, writer and researcher of the San Diego-based internet sh report service called 976-Bite which can be found at www.976bite.com. Vanian also provides anglers with a personal sh report service over the telephone at (619) 226-8218. He always welcomes your sh reports at that same phone number or at bob976bite@aol.com.

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HARDTOFINDWESTCOASTMARQUIS59: WithTwinRolls-Royce825hpMTUs!Super clean,meticulouslymaintained&loadedwith over$100,000inupgrades/extras.LLCheld!! $669,500. sailBL4life@gmail.com,619-750-2630.

67’MIKELSON1994

TwinDetroit8V92eightcylindertwinturbo diesels.Thisboatisalmostready!Justgot outoftheyard.Tonsofworkhasjustbeen done.Unfortunatelyagingownersand healthissueshavemadethisaprojectfor someonelookingforagreatboatfora greatprice .$219,000. 602-684-2288, delayeyauction@aol.com.

97’AZIMUT1990

Beautiful&luxurious,withclassiclines andenormousentertainingspace. LiveaboardslipinMarinadelRey transferrablewithmarinaapproval. $760,000.ShorelineYachtGroup,Nick: 310-748-5409, yachtbroker@pacbell.net.

BOATSWANTED

Letussellyourboat!Wehavethe expertisetogettheresultsyoudesire. Fromattractingbuyersthroughthesale andclosing,wehaveyoucovered. Call310-748-5409

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CLASSIC/WOODENBOATS

14.5FOOTHERRESHOFF BiscanBayDaysail skiffs.Ihave2identicalboats.Mustsell.Loads offuninwater.Recenttopsidepaintandbottom paint.LocalinSanDiego.949-274-5785.

1967LYMANHARDTOPCRUISETTE: Atrue ClassicBeautythathasbeenmaintainedtothe higheststandards.Thisvesselhasbeen donatedtotheBoyScotsofAmerica,San DiegoImperialCouncil.$18,000.CALL,TEXT OREMAILREQUESTSFORAPPOINTMENT TOPREVIEW.Location:SanDiego,CA. 619-208-2830, joe@joebradley.com

MULTI-HULLBOATS

26’GLACIERBAY2670 ISLANDRUNNER2003

Manynewupgradesincludinglower-end units,newAGMbatteries(4),bottom paint,majorservice,andmore.$62,500. ShorelineYachtGroup,Don:949-274-6595 donross4yachts@yahoo.com

50’TRI

WellsuitedforLiveaboard,Channel IslandsCharterorworld-class“comfort cruising”.Fullyequipped,professionally maintained,comfortablecruise accommodationfor12.30+yearowner. DeliveryReady!$219,000/obo. 808-630-6084, gomorrishi@gmail.com

SAILBOATS SAILBOATS

MARINA OWNED BOATS

Sailboats for sale ranging from 22ft to 30ft, located in Los Angeles Harbor in Leeward Bay Marina: 310-830-5621 & Pacific Yacht Landing: 310-830-0260

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25’BENETEAU25 FARRDESIGN1998

AwinnerwithextensiveGREATsail inventory.“RadicalDeparture”hasbeen DRYsailedandisinexceptional condition.Trailer,motoriincluded.$16.500 Dennis:949-500-6453

adjacentto15thStreet,NewportBeach. Mooringserviced2023.H-51,between LidoIsland&BalboaPeninsula.15th StreetPublicDinghyDock,Pump-out& Water.$46,000/both.310-292-0036

Incrediblycleanandwellmaintained. Centercockpitdesignenhancescomfort andprivacyoftheownerscabin. $133,000.ShorelineYachtGroup,Dee Ann:424-298-1123, deeanndavis.shorelineyacht@gmail.com

Estatesale.Lightlyused.Terrificcruiser orliveaboard.Lotsoflights.Beautiful navybluehull.$129,000.ShorelineYacht Group,DeeAnn:424-298-1123, deeanndavis.shorelineyacht@gmail.com

43’KETTENBURG1964

PartofSanDiego’sMaritimeHistory 5052marinegradealloyhullbuiltby McDonnellDouglasengineers.Fully equipped,passageready,documented, professionallymaintained.$100,000. 562-667-9112, svproteus@gmail.com.

1997HUNTER450 PassageNON-EQUITY3rd usagepartnership.Recentlyrefitwithnew canvas,mattresses,cushionsinterior,ground tackle,Electronics,andmuchmore.Includesall maintenance,slipfees,fuel,insurance, etc..909-936-4670.

52’JENNEAUSUNFAST1991 BluewaterCruiser/Racer.NewYanmar engine.Tallmast.Newmainsail.Many recentupgradesandimprovements. Includes10’Avonwithoutboard. $189,000. ShorelineYachtGroup:833-258-3722

BOATSWANTED

IAMREADYTOSWAP abeautifulfourstory BavarianhomeintheAlpsbelowthehighest GermanMountaininthevillageofGarmisch Partenkirchen/Grainaufor90days.Seekinga boatbigenoughforalive-aboardsituationfor twopeopleandoccasionalgrandchildren.The boatMUSTbelocatedintheMarinadelRay areaandwillnotleavetheslip.Myhouse sleeps9peoplecomfortably.Comeswitha BMWX5forusage.CurrentlynearSeattle. Michael:206-3318348, mikewoywod@hotmail.com

BOATSWANTED

45’VESSELWANTED UNDER$100K

LargestboxdocumentedorCF’dator lessthan45’0”desiredforour45’ mooringinNewport.Mustbediesel, runningcondition,generator,davit/crane, aftdeckandflybridgeenclosure,aft cabinmasterpreferking,washer/dryeror locationtoinstall,watermakerHUGE plus.NOTinterestedinanythingunder 43’.Pleasecall:310-625-9862.

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Coronado n (619)435-5203

adjacentto15thStreet,NewportBeach. Mooringserviced2023.H-51,between LidoIsland&BalboaPeninsula.15th StreetPublicDinghyDock,Pump-out& Water.$46,000/both.310-292-0036

50’MOORINGFORSALE. Unobstructed. PremiumcornerandclosestmooringtoLido clubhouse.MaintenancebySouthMooring. Potentialexpansionto55’.Greatlocation/ investment.$56,500.Text310-880-7244.

50’MOORINGFORSALE: K2.Goodwind protection.Quetrow.$75,000.949-494-6425, nickinlaguna@gmail.com

60’MARINA1SANTABARBARAHARBOR

SLIP permitavailableNOW!Asking$700,000 obo.ContactsalesagentSpencerMacRaeat SeacoastYacht:805-451-2079, spencer@seacoastyachts.com.

32’DOWNEASTER1978+35’ END-MOORING

32’DOWNEASTER1978+35’ END-MOORING

42’BENETEAU OCEANISCC2003

43’JEANNEAUDECKSALON2002

70+FOOTMOORINGINNEWPORT

LONGBEACHSLIPS&END-TIES25’-50’: NO

LIVEABOARDS.HarborLightLandingMarina, viewsofdowntownandQueenMary.Call 619-807-7245.Email: lance@harboryc.com

WANTED-45’ORLARGERMOORING inFField,NewportBeach.Call949-279-5048.

REALESTATE

ALLARSONMARINA

Slips&MooringsBuoysfrom25’to55’, at$10.00/ft.ClosestRuntoCatalina. Beverages&SnacksSoldinOffice. 310-832-0526or 1046larsomarina@gmail.com

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BALBOAISLANDSHOREMOORINGFOR

SALE: NorthBayFrontnearGarnettAve. $37,500.Pleasecall949-466-3919.

PrimebackbaylocationinNewport

BRANDNEWMARINA: Slips25’-75’.Private, quietharbor,closetothebeach,shopping, restaurants,parking,&more.Call714-840-5545 oremail info@huntingtonharbourmarina.com

ISLANDYACHTANCHORAGE: LOS ANGELESHARBOR.25’-50’SLIPS AVAILABLE.SOMELIVEABOARD.CALL310830-1111.

L.A. HARBOR

Pacific Yacht Landing: 310-830-0260

25’ slips @ $11.00/ft. 26’-32’ slips @ $12.00/ft. 33’-45’ slips @ $13.00/ft., End-Ties @ $14.00/ft.

L.A. HARBOR

Leeward Bay: 310-830-5621

25’ slips @ $11.00/ft. 26’-32’ slips @ $12.00/ft. 33’-45’ slips @ $13.00/ft., End-Ties @ $14.00/ft.

LIGHTHOUSEYACHTMARINA: 1ST&2ND MONTH1/2OFF(WithThisAd),34’END-TIE FORCATORTRI+25’TO50’SLIPS.L.A. HARBOR.Water/electricity/dockboxincluded. Showers,laundry,parioarea.Gated,clean& quiet,lockers.Closeportto...Catalina.Berth 205-B,1300AnchorageRd,Wilmington. CallBarbara:310-834-9595.

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REALESTATE REALESTATE

Mexican stone “casita” & 3 out buildings on nearly 4 acres with 300’ beachfront in Baja. New certified survey available. 24/7 Guard. Corporation owned and approved for marine businesses, etc.

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LOW PRICE SLIPS - LA HARBOR

$9.00/ft - Sailboats

$12/ft - Multihulls

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MARINACORTEZ-SANDIEGO: Stunning location,improvedamenities.10’-120’slips, endties,andsideties.30’SlipsavailableNOW. Call619-291-5985.

NEWNEWPORTBEACHMARINA

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NEWPORTBEACH45’MOORING FORSALE

MooringServicedDecember2023.H-44 betweenLidoIsland&BalboaPeninsula, 15thSt.PublicDinghyDock,Pump-out& Water.AcrossfromAmericanLegion& MarinaPark.$49,000/obo. CallClintat:707-704-5732

NEWPORTBEACHMOORING: Nearharbor entrance.Singlepointswing,upto60’vessel. Easyaccesstopublicdock,beach,showers, restrooms.Long-termonly.Chris:949-355-4500 / midocean.cb@gmail.com

NEWPORTBEACHSLIPS AVAILABLE

MainChannel,BalboaIslandnearthe ocean.Duffys,Sailboats,orPowerboats upto68feet.Call949-688-0299forsize availabilityandanyquestions.

PIER32MARINA,SANDIEGOBAY: Callfor slipavailability619-477-3232oremail office@pier32marina.com

POINTLOMAMARINA-SANDIEGO: Callfor slipavailability.Call619-718-6260oremail office@pointlomamarina.com

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HELPWANTED

BOATCAPTAIN&DISPATCHERNEEDED: SanPedro.USWaterTaxi.Wearelookingfora BoatCaptain.Musthave100-TonMaster (required).Formoreinformationcall310-5198230oremail jflores@watertaxius.com

KOZWELBOATWORKS ISHIRING!!

Wehavethefollowingpositionsopen: •Marinetechnicians•Enginebuilder •PartsDept.Manager/Sales •Warehousehelp •GeneralShophelp/apprentice Contact: Kelliw@kozwel.com 714-432-1771

MARINEMECHANICWANTED: Experience withDiesel,GasandOutdrives.FullTime position.GreatatmosphereinbusyOceanside boatyard.Compensationbasedonexperience. ContactYardmanagerat760-722-1833.

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CLUBMEMBERSHIPS

AMERICA’SBOATINGCLUB: Manyboating educationcourses.SanDiego,Oceanside& NewportBeach.Raft-Ups,Sailraces,On-Water Training,BBQs&fun.NotForPtofit.New MembersWelcome.Website: www.sdsps.org Email: log@sdsps.org

SOUTHSHOREYACHTCLUB isaccepting newmemberapplicationsforthe2024yachting &sailingseason.Establishedin1957and basedinNewportBeach,theclubhosts monthlysocial,sailing,racingandcruiseevents throughouttheyear.Ifyouenjoyhavingfunon thewater,thisistheYachtClubforyou. www.southshoreyachtclub.wildapricot.org

WEAREDEVOTED tobringenthusiastsof classicboatstogetherviashows,cruising rendezvous,maintenance/restorationexpertise, publicationsandmore.Learnmoreat ACBSSoCal.org orcallBobat714-915-2051.

EQUIPMENT,PARTS&GEAR

ELECTRICOUTBOARDMOTOR: Epropulsion Spirit1.0Plus.Unused,likenew(2023).With batteryandcharger.$2,300.Fullcarrycases, $175.InMarinaDelRey.Call310-893-4024.

**FREE**HARBORHYDRO-HOIST: Floating dockthatwillaccomodateuptoa26’boat.Lift islessthan2yearsold.Pickuponly.Call 714-928-4373

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EQUIPMENT,PARTS&GEAR

LIFERAFT-GUARDIANMK4

6personcommercialraft.Neverdeployed. Needsrecertification.Manufactured5/15, lastserviced5/19.Hardcanister.$400. 619-980-6794

SAILWRITEULTRAFEEDLSZ-1SEWING

MACHINE: Walkingfootwithheavyduty balancewheel.New/excellentcondition,comes withaccessories.$900.Call562-667-9112, Email svproteus@gmail.com

SUZUKI4-STROKE2.5HPOUTBOARD

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WATERMAKER: VillageMarineTecNF600. Willmake25gal/houror600gals/day.The systemismodularsothecomponentscanbe mountedindifferentlocations.Thepumpis120 VAC.OilFilterServicestestedthecomplete systemandpickledthemembranes.Picsare available.$2500obo.LocatedinLagunaHills. 714-269-7269

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100-TONMASTER withover(15)years’ experienceisavailabletohelpwithyacht maintenance,yachtmanagement,charters, privateexcursions,delivery,instructionor whateverneedyoumighthave.PrimarilyNB. 714-574-4065

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CORONADOYACHTMANAGEMENT:San Diego’sYachtCareSpecialists-CustomYacht ManagementPackages,Cleaning/Detailing, CaptainServices,CharterCoordination,Yacht Delivery,BoatHandling&SailingLessons, VesselImprovements.404-441-9414, Info@CoronadoYachtManagement.com

YACHTDELIVERY

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BOOKNOWFORNORTHBOAT SPRINGDELIVERIES toWA/Canada/Alaska!Availabilityin March,April&May.Don’tbeatyourselfup -leaveittoanexperienced200tMaster. Inquireforotherservices Capt.HarleySheffield: 360-499-6116, porttoport.yachts

USCGLICENSEDCAPTAIN availablefordeliveries&charters ofsailormotoryachts. English/Spanishfluent.Mechanicallyhandy. CPR/FirstAidcertificates. CallCapt.DustinConlon 858-988-9023 oremail Oceanonearth@gmail.com

YACHTDELIVERY

USCGCERTIFIEDCAPTAINS

Deliveries,Charters,Instruction.From AlaskatoPanama.Multipledeliveries HawaiitoCalifornia,Atlanticcrossing, Caribbean,Mediterranean. www.SanDiegoCaptains.com

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Delivery,Lessons,PrivateCaptain. Sail/Power.Over196,000documentedIntl bluewatermiles.Wellrespectedinthe marineindustry.Manydozensof references. JeffryMatzdorff:323-855-0191, earthakat@msn.com. www.offshoredeliveryskipper.com.

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