November 25 - December 8, 2022 The Log Digital Edition

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What Happened to the Carroll A. Deering

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

On January 31, 1921, the five-masted commercial schooner Carroll A. Deering was found wrecked on Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. At the time, she was returning to Newport News from a trip to Brazil. The ship was built in 1919 by the G. G. Deering Company in Bath, Maine, and was among the last wooden schooners constructed before they were extinguished by iron shipbuilding.

The Cape Lookout Lighthouse keeper reported seeing the ship two days before the wreck’s discovery. A crew member yelled that the boat had lost its anchors and continued sailing. On the morning of the 31st, the Coast Guard discovered the shipwrecked vessel, seemingly abandoned.

Four days later, the Coast Guard reached the ship after the seas had calmed down. It was apparent the vessel had been abandoned—the crew and their navigational equipment, belongings, documents, and lifeboats were all gone. Still, interestingly dinner was on the stove, and the captain’s cabin was a mess. A few months later, the ship was destroyed by dynamite so it wouldn’t be a hazard to mariners in the area.

The mysterious circumstances of the wreck became the subject of an investigation which included a visit to Dare County in North Carolina by the FBI. Different explanations for the wreck began to materialize, including pirates, mutiny, and the effects of the ship having traveled through the Bermuda Triangle. But today, the cause remains a mystery.

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What was Really Served at the First Thanksgiving

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

For Americans, a Thanksgiving meal includes seasonal plates such as turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. But what was actually on the menu at the start of the famous banquet? The holiday dates back to November 1621, when the Pilgrims arrived and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth for an autumn harvest feast, an event considered America’s “first Thanksgiving.”

According to History.com, culinary historians believe that the first Thanksgiving meal consisted of seafood, specifically mussels, which is not traditionally found on today’s Thanksgiving Day menu. Mussels were abundant in New England and could be easily harvested because they were easy to collect as they clung to rocks along the shoreline. The colonists periodically served mussels with curds, a dairy product similar to cottage cheese. Lobsters, bass, clams, and oysters might also have been on everyone’s plates.

“Colonist Edward Winslow describes the bounty of seafood near Plymouth, ‘Our bay is full of lobsters all the summer and affordeth variety of other fish; in September we can take a hogshead of eels in a night with small labor, and can dig them out of their beds all the winter,’ said an ar-

ticle from History.com. ‘We have mussels... at our doors. Oysters we have none near, but we can have them brought by the Indians when we will.’”

The Spanish introduced potatoes to Europeans around 1570 after encountering them in their native South America. Unfortunately, by the time the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower, the vegetable had yet to double back to North America. It did not become popular enough with the English to hitch a ride. Therefore, mashed potatoes were likely not on the menu.

However, the wild turkey was plentiful in the region and a common food source for English settlers and Native Americans. But it is just as likely that those who hunted for fowl returned with other known birds that the colonists regularly caught and

ate, such as ducks, geese, and swans. Also, instead of breadbased stuffing, herbs, onions, or nuts might have been added to the birds for extra flavor.

Lastly, pumpkin pie was not served. Although the Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe did eat pumpkins and other squashes, the colony did not have the butter and wheat flour necessary for making pie crust. Not to mention, settlers still needed to create an oven for baking. Some sources say that early English settlers in North America improvised by hollowing out pumpkins, filling them with milk, honey, and spices to make a custard, then roasting the gourds whole over hot ashes.

So, even though we don’t see it today, seafood was likely the main course of the first Thanksgiving feast.

big thanks to the to the mayor Garcia in the city council for saving this historic landmark. My wife and I have been going to the Queen Mary every year for anniversary since we’ve been married. The ship has a major sentimental value to us and we are so excited to hear that is going to be saved we are so looking forward to going back and making new memories thank you for allowing us to share our thoughts.”

RE: Queen Mary Is Getting a Makeover, and You Can Buy Her Scraps (APRIL 15-28)

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Seafood isn’t what comes to mind when you think about a Thanksgiving feast, but it’s likely what was on the menu as it was plentiful in New England.

By Katherine M. Clements

LOCAL

Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach Reminds Boaters that Anaheim Bay has Changed SEAL BEACH — With the holiday season coming up, the Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach is reminding people that they are undertaking an outreach campaign to ensure boaters are aware of the changes in Anaheim Bay over the last several years.

The Huntington Harbour Boat Parade and Cruise of Lights events attract many boaters from outside of Huntington Harbour. However, mainly due to the pandemic, many will only have traveled into the harbor after the Navy opened up the new civilian boating channel through Anaheim Bay and closed off the old one. This is a concern since many participants will enter the harbor at night, and the old boat channel route is now a construction area.

The Naval Weapons Station wants to help ensure the safe navigation of all event participants. Therefore, when entering from the bay, boaters must remain to the right to avoid restricted areas. To see the map, visit https://bit. ly/3AjZPaJ.

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Pennzoil Introduces New Portfolio of Engine Oils Specifically for Outdoor Vehicles

On Nov. 1, Pennzoil announced the new Pennzoil Outdoors line of engine oils designed for outdoor vehicles and watercrafts at the SEMA Show. The new portfolio includes engine oils formulated for outdoor recreation vehicles in North America, including ATVs/UTVs, watercrafts, motorcycles, and snowmobiles.

“Whether it’s enjoying the backcountry on an ATV or enjoying time boating with the family, we’re excited to bring this new line to outdoor enthusiasts to give them peace of mind during their adventures,” said Bree Sandlin, Vice President of Lubricants Marketing at Shell Lubricants in the Nov. 1 press release. “It’s important for us to continue to innovate to meet the needs of our consumers. We’ve taken the technology that Pennzoil customers are accustomed to in their passenger cars and formulated these small engine oils to provide the same performance and protection for those who love the outdoors.”

Among other popular outdoor vehicles, boats are popular for recreation and exploration. Boats are driven by traditionally smaller engines that require unique engine oil formulations. The current full synthetic offering from Pennzoil is well suited for the often-extreme conditions of these recreational vehicles, allowing the Pennzoil technology team to translate these benefits for the Pennzoil Outdoors portfolio.

Pennzoil Marine 4-cycle SAE 10W-30 and SAE 25W-40 Engine Oil:

• Pennzoil Marine engine oil is developed with performance-boosting additives, which target critical needs in marine engines to provide greater fuel efficiency than 2-stroke marine engine oil.

• It surpasses the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) requirements for SI, SL, and SM specifications and exceeds OEM requirements and FC-W Catalyst Compatible specifications and

meets all 4-stroke outboard manufacturer’s requirements.

• It can be used in inboard, outboard, and stern drive engines. For more information about Pennzoil motor oils, visit www.Pennzoil.com.

Sea Tow Opens 2023 Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant Application

The Sea Tow Foundation announced the opening of its Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant Application for the

summer of 2023 boating season. Anyone devoted to boating and saving lives through life jacket use can now apply to host a life jacket loaner station or restock an existing one.

The Life Jacket Loaner Program grants are available to clubs, organizations, municipalities, and businesses throughout the U.S. These grants provide limited quantities of life jackets and/or loaner stand-building kits to create life jacket loaner stations or

LEGAL ADVICE ask a maritime attorney

By David Weil

Do You Need to Disclose Collisions and Repairs When Selling a Boat?

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WRITE TO: P.O. Box 1337

QUESTION:

Last year I completed a major structural repair to my boat after we ran into a breakwater in thick fog. I am now preparing to sell the boat and I am wondering whether I need to disclose the collision and the repairs to the person who buys the boat. I am familiar with the Transfer Disclosure Statement required in a real estate transaction, but does the seller of a boat have a similar obligation?

David Weil is the managing attorney at Weil & Associates (www. weilmaritime.com) in Seal Beach. He is certified as a Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and a “Proctor in Admiralty” Member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, an adjunct professor of Admiralty Law, and former legal counsel to the California Yacht Brokers Association. If you have a maritime law question for Weil, he can be contacted at 562-799-5508, through his website at www. weilmaritime.com, or via email at dweil@weilmaritime.com.

ANSWER: The purchase or sale of a yacht is frequently compared to a real estate transaction. It’s a tempting comparison, since the owner may live aboard a yacht, the purchase price may approach (or exceed) the value of a home, and the terms of transaction are typically set out in a complicated contract. The similarities stop, however, when we look at disclosure requirements.

California Civil Code section 1102 requires the seller of a home to disclose a wide assortment of features and equipment, and to disclose significant defects or malfunctions, hazards, easements, damage, and a long list of other issues that may affect the value of the home or the decision of the

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buyer to go forward with the purchase. Civil Code section 1102 does not apply to a yacht purchase, and there is no similar provision anywhere else in the California Codes that would impose that obligation on the seller of a yacht. So, technically, the seller of a boat in California has no specific duty to disclose anything to the buyer. That may not, however, protect a seller from a lawsuit if a buyer finds a sig nificant hidden problem.

T he lack of any specific disclosure statute relating to the sale of a boat does not let the seller off the hook completely. First, the sale of a boat will fall within the scope of the Uniform Commercial Code, which broadly imposes “an obligation of good faith” in the performance and en forcement of every contract (Commercial C ode section 1203). Second, the defini tion of “fraud” or “deceit” under Califor nia law is extremely broad, and includes “the suggestion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who does not believe it to be true” (Civil Code section 1710). This reference to a “suggestion” opens the door to a lot of very subjective allegations re garding the seller’s behavior during the t ransaction. In other words, it invites litigation.

Litigation regarding a seller’s disclo sures will seek to unwind the transac tion, or to hold the seller liable for repair costs, or to hold the seller liable for the re duction in market value that would result f rom the discovery of the defect. The law suit would first examine whether the sell

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to replenish existing ones. They can be placed in your local area, making them available to boaters who want to borrow life jackets for the day.

The 2023 boating season application opened on Nov. 1 and goes through Feb. 1, 2023. Organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals can apply here.

To develop an effective Life Jacket Loaner program, Sea Tow recommends that organizations consider working with partners, finding future funding, choosing a good location, and publicity. Please visit the Creating a Successful Life Jacket Loaner Program blog for more information. You can also find examples of successful loaner programs on the Sea Tow Loaner Station Spotlight page.

CDFW Announces Vamos a Pescar Grant Applications are now Available

On Nov. 10, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced it is now accepting applications for the Vamos A Pescar community grant program for fishing programs, classes, and activities committed to educating and engaging diverse, multi-generational, bi/multi-lingual participants new to fishing, boating, and aquatic stewardship in California. The Vamos A Pescar grant program is part of CDFW’s ongoing angler recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) efforts to decrease barriers to participation and increase awareness and support

er took steps to intentionally conceal the d amage. Absent evidence of intention al concealment, claims against a seller may examine whether the seller’s repre sentations about the boat were designed to steer the buyer’s attention away from a defect. This type of behavior may be found to be a form of deceit, especially where no attempt was made to disclose the defect to the buyer.

The scope of the disclosures required in a vessel sale will vary depending on the condition and history of the boat, and on the experience and sophistication of the parties. This really is one of those ques tions that is impossible for an attorney to a nswer without knowing all the facts. A lot of it comes down to one of my favor ite proverbs: It’s always better to avoid a lawsuit than to win one. Here, regardless of whether you have a legal duty to dis close a serious problem with the boat, dis closure may be the choice that keeps the seller out of trouble.

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 ju risdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal situations are alike, and it is impossible to provide ac curate legal advice without knowing all the facts of a particular situation. There fore, the information provided in this col umn should not be regarded as individ ual legal advice, and readers should not act upon this information without seek ing the opinion of an attorney in their home state.

for conservation activities across the state, like fishing.

To apply for funding, programs must be:

• Ethnically inclusive. Events must be open to families of all races and ethnicities with Spanish-English bilingual instruction, materials, and outreach.

• Family-focused. Participation across multiple generations and genders.

• Multiple opportunities. The focus should be on providing numerous fishing opportunities to the same audience.

• Virtual learning compatible. Programs willing to use both in-person and virtual platforms.

• Stewardship. Programs should promote good stewardship toward California’s aquatic resources and include information on anglerfunded conservation projects, like those paid for by the Sport Fish Restoration Act.

• Measurable goals. Programs must include ways to measure goals and outcomes and incorporate lessons learned.

• An official 501(c)(3) organization.

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Dock, Dine, and Drink at the Dana Point Harbor

Hello readers, welcome to the Log’s new column, Dock, Dine, and Drink— a guide to Southern California harbors where boaters can dock and then pick from several restaurants and bars to spend their time for the day or to make future plans. Enjoy!

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

DANA POINT— The Dana Point Harbor offers a variety of recreational amenities, boater facilities, dockside dining, and shopping experiences that cater to visi tors, locals, and boating enthusiasts. In addition, Dana Point Harbor offers guest slips and anchorages for yachts, boats, and sailboats in the East and West basins of the harbor. If you’re traveling to Dana Point, enjoy the full-service marinas at Dana Point Harbor that offer dry storage, restrooms, showers, and various other accommodations. Here is a breakdown of all your dining and drinking opportu nities while you’re docked in the harbor.

Jon’s Fish Market was opened in 1980 by Jon “Frenchie” and Sharon Mansur. Originally the restaurant was half the size and primarily a small fish market for a few years before the Mansur’s bought the business. Then, Jon Mansur purchased the shop next door, Gaylord’s closet, a Ha waiian men’s clothing store, which is now Jon’s Fish Market’s dining room and par tial kitchen. That was when the restau rant excelled, and Jon’s Famous Fish and C hips were discovered along with their Baja-style fish taco.

“At the Fresh Fish Market, you will only get the finest, freshest seafood around to take home,” said Mansur’s daughter Shala Okeefe. “If it’s in season, then it’s locally caught, and in our case. We also specialize in the favorites from up north to Alaska and Down South to Mexico - Don’t forget the smoked fish, inhouse smoked daily, and with our live lob ster tank and specialty pre-order avail ability of seafood around the world you can make any dish your heart desires no matter where in the world your recipes are from.”

If you prefer dining at Jon’s, they offer casual, handmade recipes outside in their dog-friendly courtyard and patio seating areas that are large and spacious. How ever, if you leave the pups onboard, you can enjoy dining inside with Jon’s catch es on the walls and ceiling and some oldschool local artists.

“Our family originally caught our own seafood, specifically Swordfish, sea bass, tuna, and many more, along with other commercial fishermen in Dana Point Harbor - they would go for and as long as it took, From Mexico to The Oregon Coast,” said Okeefe.

However, since 2013 Jon’s local catch es have been brought in daily from com mercial fishermen. So head to this staple for the freshest fish in the harbor.

Hours of Operation:

Sun-Thurs: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Fri-Sat: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

For more information, visit https:// www.jonsfish.com/.

FRISBY CELLARS

For boaters that enjoy nice wine, dock your boat and head to Frisby Cellars, next to Jon’s Fish Market. Frisby Cellars pro duces craft wines from grapes sourced f rom Paso Robles.

“Each year, we strive to produce wines of exceptional quality and offer a wine-tasting experience similar to what you would receive when visiting the Paso Robles wine region,” said Owner Josh Frisby. “All our wines are small produc tion and only sold at our Tasting rooms

YACHT

Still an active Fire Captain and Paramedic in Orange County, Josh Frisby started Frisby Cellars Winery in 2008 and began his journey into winemaking by purchasing wine grapes from Paso Robles and producing his first Cabernet Sauvignon that later went on to win a Gold Medal in the Central Coast Wine Competition.

Jon’s Fish Market is going through its 42nd live local spiny lobster opener that spans from the first Wednesday in October to the third Wednesday in March, where guests can pick their dinner right from their tank, and it goes straight to the grill.

Image courtesy of Josh Frisby; Frisby Cellars

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in Dana Point Harbor, Rancho Mission Viejo, and Lake Forest.”

This Dana Point Harbor destination is a must-visit for locals and visitors. The location offers views of the harbor and award-winning craft wines. The outdoor patio is pet-friendly, with water and boat views, or sit inside in a traditional indoor seated tasting room. Besides great wines, Frisby Cellars has small bites such as flat breads, cheese, charcuterie plates, and other small plates.

Hours of Operation: Sun-Thurs: 12-7 p.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

For more information, visit https:// frisbycellars.com/frisby-cellars-home/.

COFFEE IMPORTERS

For our boaters arriving early or need ing a pick-me-up, you should head over to C offee Importers. The Coffee Importers was opened in 1979 by Bob and Bernice Miller, along with Jim and Michelle Mill er, as a meeting place for the community to gather and talk.

The Coffee Importers offers breakfast or lunch and has smoothies and juices at its organic juice bar. You can also visit their espresso bar for fresh coffee and pastries or go to the ice cream shop, the Scoop Deck, for your choice between 36 flavors of Lapperts Ice Cream. The shop has a large outdoor patio on the water’s edge that relaxes the casual setting to watch people and boats as you eat and drink.

Coffee Importers has been voted the best coffee in Dana Point for 12 years in a row, from lattes and frozen coffee drinks to a regular cup of coffee. They were also voted best bagels in Dana Point for the past 12 years, as well as salads and sandwiches.

Coffee Importers is also heavily in volved in community events like The Fes tival of Whales and the Holiday Light S how but also donates coffee to local schools and community events.

Hours of Operation: Espresso Bar and Scoop Deck: 7 a.m.9 p.m. Sun- Thurs. and 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. Fri-Sat.

Deli and Juice Bar: 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily.

To check out their menu and for more information, visit https://coffeeimport ers.com/.

O ther Dana Point Harbor staples in clude Wind & Sea, known for its great h appy hour, waterfront views, and fa mous mai tais.

Turk’s Dana Wharf has been a fami ly-owned bar and restaurant in the har bor since 1984. This waterfront saloon is the local watering hole for all the sailors and fishermen in the harbor and is ap propriately themed with nautical instru ments and fish tanks in the ceiling.

Harpoon henry’s Seafood Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor waterfront views of the harbor and California Beach cuisine. They have happy hour Mon-Fri.

from 4-7 p.m. and is a great venue to watch sporting events.

For a complete list of all your din ing options in the Dana Point Harbor, p lease visit https://danapointharbor. com/dining/restaurants/.

For businesses wishing to participate in future Dock, Dine, and Drink articles, please email the Log at thelogeditor@ thelog.com. Please include the name of your business and which harbor you are located in.

Coffee Importers has a large spacious patio with water front views of the harbor.

In Memoriam

ANNIE NICOTERA

Sadly our Ms. Annie Nicotera, 36 year manager of the Newmark’s Marina in Los Angeles Harbor has passed away at the age of 67. Annie died on Monday October 17th of this year due to natural causes. She is survived by her sister Suzanne, step brother Phillip, three sons, Joshua, Jeremy and her youngest son Glen.

Annie’s love for family, friends, good food and world travel were things she always shared with others fondly. She always had a special place in her heart for the homeless and often reached out to them with various acts of kindness.

Annie will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life reception will be scheduled in the Spring of 2023.

Image courtesy of Coffee Importers

‘Tis the Season: A List of Southern California’s 2022 Holiday Boat Parades

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — It is once again the most wonderful time of the year. Southern California celebrates it on the water with festive holiday boat parades up and down the coast. The Log has made its list and checked it twice— here are all the holiday boat parades from San Diego up to Santa Barbara.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

bay. The parade then proceeds past the Coronado Ferry Landing to the finish line. It takes about two hours to complete the procession, and there are many comfortable waterfront viewpoints along the route. Viewing areas span across multiple areas of the San Diego Bay. Prepare for traffic and parking ahead of time. The approximate arrival time of the parade at various locations are:

• Shelter Island (start of parade) 5:30 p.m.

• Harbor Island 6:00 p.m.

• The Embarcadero 6:30 p.m.

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Missions Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights

DATE: Dec. 10 TIME: 5:30-9 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: Mission Bay will have festive viewing areas along the parade route. Enjoy views of the decorated boats while you enjoy holiday Mission Bay hospitality, including food and beverage service, holiday music, bonfire seating, entertainment for kids, giveaways, and a visit from Santa. The parade celebration will kick off at 5:50 p.m. in the bay behind SeaWorld, where guests can watch the fireworks. The boats will then depart for:

• Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, which will have viewing points,

• And will finish at the Mission Bay Beach Club, which has viewing points.

For a map of the parade route or more information, visit https:// www.discovermissionbay.org/ boat-parade-2022/.

Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights

DATE: Dec. 10

TIME: 7-9 p.m.

52nd

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

DATE: Dec. 11 and 18

TIME: 5:30 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights 2022 theme is FantaSEA on the Bay. The parade route starts at Shelter Island and travels west past Harbor Island, then south along the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and Cesar Chavez Park before turning parallel with the Coronado Bridge to the west side of the

• Seaport Village 7:00 p.m.

• The Pier at Cesar Chavez Park 7:15 p.m.

• Ferry Landing on Coronado 7:30 p.m.

For more information and parade details, visit sdparadeoflights.org. For those interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Larry Baumann at larry@

• The Dana on Mission Bay which has viewing points,

• Bahia Resort and Paradise Point Resort & Spa, which have viewing points on each side,

• Mission Bay Yacht Club (no viewing point),

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The parade will take place at the Oceanside Harbor. It is recommended that you arrive early as this is a popular event. There are several parking lots located throughout Oceanside Harbor. Please read all parking signs since each area has different restrictions. Give yourself plenty of time to park and walk to the viewing area—View City of Oceanside Parking Map. Guests can bring lawn chairs but are asked not to block walking pathways. For more information, contact the Oceanside Yacht club at (760) 722-5751 or

Image courtesy of L.A. Harbor Planning Committee

This is the 60th Annual L.A. Harbor Holiday Afloat parade which is also a fundraiser and toy drive.

visit https://visitoceanside.org/blog/ oceanside-harbor-parade-of-lights/.

ORANGE COUNTY

47th Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights

DATE: Dec. 9-11

TIME: 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 6 p.m. on Dec 10-11

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The Harbor’s anticipated 47th annual Boat Parade of Lights will have a “Surfin’ USA” theme. Boaters will decorate their vessels to the parade theme for a chance to win up to $10,000 in cash prizes across several award categories, courtesy of Dana Point Harbor Partners. Award categories include Best Use of Theme, People’s Choice, Supervisor’s Cup, Mayor’s Cup, and more. Boaters can sign up at The Marina at the Dana Point office.

The City of Dana Point’s Jolly Trolley will run from 5 – 10:30 pm on Dec. 9 and from 4:30 -10 pm on Dec. 10 & 11. Visit the Dana Point Harbor Partners website to view the trolley routes throughout the Boat Parade of Lights. Visitors are encouraged to park throughout the Harbor and at Doheny State Beach and catch the free Jolly Trolley shuttle to the Harbor. The best areas to view the parade include Harbor walkways on the Wharf near Wind & Sea, The bridge, and the island.

114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of Lights

DATE: Dec. 14-18

TIME: 6:30 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The 114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will move through the Newport Harbor. With the leadership of The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Committee will continue with its parade route starting and ending point at Tip of Lido Isle. The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night from Dec. 14 – 18.

Parade participants will start from the east end of Lido Island following the celebrated route, with the first public viewing destination at Marina Park. The community park offers 177 parking spaces. It is also the largest public viewing area along the parade route, creating an optimal location to gather and enjoy the festivities.

Residents and visitors will have optimal viewing of the beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks, and canoes that sail in the parade from the Dine & Watch waterfront and Dine & Walk dining options within walking distance of the many public viewing spots. Please reference the printable site map with the times the parade passes various destination points. The boat parade features an unforgettable firework display from the Newport Pier at 6:15 p.m. on opening night and from the Balboa Pier at 9 p.m. on closing night.

60th Annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

DATE: Dec. 10-11 TIME: 5:15 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The parade will line up at 4:30 p.m. and will take off at exactly 5:15 p.m. The parade will start across from Humboldt Island and will finish at Coral Bay. A map can be downloaded from the 2022 Boat Parade website. There is limited parking and public viewing at beaches only. You can also watch the boat parade live on Facebook. For more information, visit http://www.hhboatparade.org/#about.

24th Annual Villa Park Dry Land Boat Parade

DATE: Dec. 11 TIME: 5 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: Parade-goers can watch around the entire route, including Villa Park High School and Villa Park

Elementary. The parade route is as follows: Start on Taft; left on Center; right on Serrano; right on Lemon; left on Taft; right on Ludwig; left on Santiago; right on Patrician; left on Ballet; right on Marion; right on Carmel; left on Durfee; right on Lemon; left on Santiago; left on Center; right on Francisco; left on Vida; right on Fernando; right on Laconia; left on Aberdeen; right on Providence; right on Lincoln; left on Center; left on Santiago; right on Santiago; right on Taft; end at VP High. For more information, visit https:// www.vpcsfoundation.org/.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

60th Marina del Rey

Holiday Boat Parade

DATE: Dec. 10 TIME: 6-9 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The parade route will take place through the main channel of Marina del Rey harbor. Viewing locations are located at Burton Chase Park at 13650 Mindanao Way and Fisherman’s Village at 13755 Fiji Way. The parade will feature boats adorned with lights and decorations to celebrate the winter holiday season, festive drinks and food options, and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Before the parade, a five-minute firework show will take place from 5:55-6 p.m. on the jetty near the entrance of the main channel. Event Parking is available

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between $5 and $15 in County lots. Pay stations take cash and Visa/Mastercard. The public parking lots are closest to Burton Chace Park. For more information on the event, please visit https://mdrboatparade. org/parade-detail/.

King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade

DATE: Dec. 10 TIME: 5:30 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The 2022 theme is, Into the Lights – Honoring First Responders and the Medical Profession for the sacrifices they have made during these times of COVID-19. The best viewing spots are at Moonstone Park and parts south on Mole B – Note that usually, the parade does not go out to the pier. For more informa tion, please visit https://kingharborboatpa rade.org/.

60th Annual L.A. Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade

DATE: Dec. 3

TIME: 6-8 p.m.; pre-parade events begin at 4 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: This year’s theme is ‘Candy Cane.’ The parade of brightly lit and decorated boats will be on Dec. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Port of LA’s East Basin and ending at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the Cabrillo Marinas in the Port’s outer harbor. A Port Police boat will head the lineup that includes Grand Marshal Mike Lansing of the LA Harbor Boys and Girls Club. Nick Velazquez – a Banning high school senior member of the Wilmington Club for the past 12 years and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s PACIFIC REGION “Youth of the Year” will be our Junior Grand Marshall. The tall ships Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, the LAFD fireboat, other harbor working vessels, the parade’s banner boat, and approximately 60 decorated recreational boats will be participating.

Officially entered, decorated boats will be judged in several categories

by panels of judges at three locations along the parade route, including the Battleship IOWA, which will host children from the Boys & Girls Club who will select the winner of the Children’s Choice Award and Cabrillo Marinas in the Outer Harbor. Skippers wishing to compete for an award can fill out the application on the website, at a skippers’ meeting, or send a completed application by mail or fax. In addition, entry forms will be available at all marinas and yacht clubs in the Port of LA during November.

Non-judged, decorated boats are welcome to join the parade. However, it is highly recommended that skippers who plan to participate attend the skippers’ meeting at the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club on Nov. 28 and Dec. 1, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., for current parade route information and instructions from the Port Police

Winning entries will be announced, and awards will be presented at the Skippers’ Breakfast and Awards Presentation on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. at the Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, 211 W. 22nd Street in San Pedro.

Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles, the parade starts in the East Basin near California Yacht Marina Berth 202 in Wilmington. It takes approximately 90 minutes to cover the entire parade route up the Port of Los Angeles Main Channel.

Parade schedule:

6:15 – 7:00 p.m.: Berth 202 California Yacht Marina-Wilmington, proceeding down Main Channel towards Vincent Thomas Bridge

6:45 – 7:30 p.m.: Cruise Ship Plaza, Battleship Iowa (Judges Station), LA Maritime Museum, Port Police Dock proceeding towards Ports O’ Call

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: West Harbor (old Ports O’ Call Viewing Areas)

7:45 – 8:15 p.m.: Warehouse 1, SS Lane

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8:00 – 8:30 p.m.: Cabrillo Marinas (Judges Stations), 22nd Landing, END

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The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will celebrate its 114th year.

Spectators may view the procession from several points along the Main Channel, including:

• Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd, San Pedro

• Ports O’ Call Village, 1100 Nagoya Way, San Pedro

• Cruise Ship Promenade, Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street, San Pedro

• Downtown Harbor, between Fire Station 112 and LA Maritime Museum, San Pedro

• 22nd Street Landing, 141 W. 22nd Street, San Pedro

• SS Lane Victory, Berth 46, at the end of Miner Street, San Pedro

• Cabrillo Marina, Holiday Harbor, and Cabrillo Way Marina, San Pedro

The annual LA Harbor Holiday Afloat parade is a fundraiser and toy drive. All toys and proceeds go to harbor area youth organizations and nonprofits for their holiday events. Whether you participate in the parade or not, please consider making an online or by-mail donation or dropping off toys at the Skippers’ Breakfast, Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, California Yacht Marina – Cabrillo Marina, or Pacific Yacht Landing, Berth 203, Wilmington. Toys and funds will be distributed during the second week of December.

For more information, call text, or email: Henry J. Rivas 323-487-2101 harborparade@gmail.com Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club 310-5191694 office@cbyc.org

VENTURA COUNTY

56th Annual Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Lights

DATE: Dec. 10

TIME: 7 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The theme is “Let It Glow.” Entrants are asked to decorate their vessels as brightly as possible with a holiday twist. In addition, there will be free photos with Santa and 36 tons of snow. Pre-parade festivities at the Harbor begin a Harbor View Park at 12 p.m., just south of Marine Emporium Landing. Take your family and enjoy a variety of food options, a holiday artists’ market, live music, and children’s activities. The parade can be viewed from parks and walkways that line the route and from most Harbor restau rants. In addition, boat charters are available for those who want to watch the parade from the water. The parade starts in front of Peninsula Park and heads to the Main Channel, turns at Hobie Beach, loops in front of the launch ramp, then heads back to Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club and repeats the route for a second run. For more information, please visit https://www. channelislandsharbor.org/ event/56th-annual-parade-of-lights/.

Parade of Lights — Ventura Harbor Village

DATE: Dec. 16-17

TIME: Pre-parade activities from 4-6:30 p.m.; boat parade beings at 6:30 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The boat parade will make two laps throughout the Ventura Harbor and will conclude at 8 p.m. with a firework show (look northwest for best viewing). The 2022 theme is Parade of Lights— Out of This World and viewers can catch the parade all along the waterfront. For more information, please visit https://

www.venturaharborvillage.com/ parade-of-lights/.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

36th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights at the Santa Barbara Harbor

DATE: Dec. 11 TIME: 5:30 p.m.

ROUTE/VIEWING/DETAILS: The HumanPowered category competition will be held during daylight at 4 p.m. Dozens of standup paddlers and kayakers dressed in festive attire will loop the harbor and Stearns Wharf spreading cheer for all to hear. At 5

p.m., a tree lighting ceremony, complete with holiday tunes sung by the Dos Pueblos Jazz Choir, will be held on Stearns Wharf next to the Sea Center. Then, at 5:30 p.m., around 30 illuminated watercrafts will light up the night as they make their way from Ledbetter Beach down the coast to the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion, then back along the coast to Stearns Wharf.

A brief fireworks show will cap off the parade. Best viewing locations for the boat parade and fireworks include Stearns Wharf, the breakwater, West Beach, and East Beach. For more information, contact Waterfront Public Information Officer Chris Bell at  cbell@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or visit https://santabarbaraca.gov/events/ santa-barbara-harbor-parade-lights.

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Holiday Gift and Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Favorite Boater

Just because your friend or family already owns a boat doesn’t necessarily mean they have it all. Here are ten unique gifts to give a boat owner for the upcoming holiday season.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

With the holidays around the corner, you might be struggling to find the right gifts to give. So, if you’re looking for gift ideas for friends and family who own a boat, here are some ideas.

1. Dock Line and Boat Rope

Dock line and boat rope are great gifts for your favorite boat owner. They need a high-quality dock line and boat rope to keep their vessel secure when docked, and they can go through these products quickly because they can deteriorate with use. This means boaters can always use dock lines and boat ropes. In addition, consider gifting your boat-loving friend a set of bungee rope dock lines. The bungee

will keep your boat secure in mild weath er at the tie-up.

2. Insulated Wine Tote and Shatterproof Wine Glasses

If your friend enjoys wine, an insu lated tote made just for wine to take on t he boat is a unique gift. Many of these coolers or insulated bags are leak-proof, which prevents spills when the water gets choppy. There are several good options for insulated wine totes on the market. In addition to looking for a leak-proof cooler, consider gifting one with features like an expandable zipper and a water proof exterior. In addition, if you’re giv ing the boat-lover a wine tote, consid er sprucing up your gift by adding some shatterproof wine glasses. Shatterproof glasses are great for boaters because they won’t break when they hit the deck if the weather conditions turn harsh. The shat terproof glass prevents messes and inju ries. While at it, you can throw in a bot tle of their favorite wine.

3. Waterproof Speaker

A waterproof speaker is another great gift for boaters. The right speaker will help your friend or family member enjoy their favorite music while at sea without worrying about the spray from the waves ruining it. Look for a lightweight speak er with long battery life and a wireless r ange that offers USB charging and an aux-in option.

4. Portable Fish Finder

If you’re buying a gift for a boat owner who loves fishing, consider getting them a portable fish finder. A portable fish finder is a small device that uses sonar technol ogy to detect things beneath the surface. It is excellent at detecting all kinds of

small and large fish. The best thing about these gadgets is that they don’t need to be mounted on a boat to work.

5. Inflatable Floating Dock

Also known as a swim platform or in flatable raft, inflatable docks are precise ly what they sound like— a platform you can set in the ocean or on a lake to relax on the water mid-paddle. So let your fa vorite boater make their time anchored or at a sandbar even more relaxing with an inflatable floating dock. These docks give you extra room to stretch out and enjoy fun in the sun when you’re spend ing a day on the water. In addition, in flatable docks are portable and compact until filled with air, so they won’t take up much space on the boat. They can be eas ily deflated after use which makes storage easy. Many models of floating docks connect, so you can hook up with a friend and have room for everyone.

6. Knot Tying Kit

A knot-tying kit is a fun stocking stuffer that will let the boat owner learn the ropes of nautical knot-tying. These knot-tying kits come in handy in all situ ations, as boat owners must master a few boating and sailing knots before heading out to sea. Look for a knot-tying kit that comes with ropes, a horn cleat to practice with, and a set of reference cards.

7. Handheld Floating VHF Radio

If the boat owner doesn’t already have one, buy them a handheld VHF radio that floats. Then, boaters can cast away from the dock in confidence, knowing they have a reliable, waterproof communication device ready on demand. The float ing design makes it easy to retrieve if it

falls into the water, and the distinctive white and orange colorings make it easy to see.

8. Deck Shoes and Waterproof Apparel

Every boater needs a good pair of deck or boating shoes. These shoes must be waterproof, provide good traction, be comfortable, and have a non-scuffing outsole. In addition to ensuring your fa vorite boater is slip resistant out on the w ater, a water-resistant jacket is also helpful. Whether the weather is bad or the waves are spraying them, water-resis tant clothing makes boating much more comfortable.

9. Boat Scuff Erasers

Boat scuff erasers are an easy and chemical-free way to eliminate unsightly scuffs and make a great stocking stuffer. Similar to the erasers you might have in your home cleaning kit, boat scuff eras er sponges can effectively remove scuffs, dirt, and grime from all kinds of surfac es on your boat.

10. Multi-Purpose Tool

Every boat captain or owner needs the right tools to enjoy their time on the water. A multi-purpose tool, also called a mul titool, comes in handy in all situations. From making minor repairs and adjust ments to cutting through nylon lines, the r ight multitool can help a boat owner get the job done. A multitool’s features often include two deck keys, a shackle key, a screwdriver, a hex tool, and a comfortable and durable rubberized handle.

Find a stainless-steel tool with a lifetime warranty to ensure your friend can enjoy it on the water for years.

The holidays are quickly approaching so shop these gift ideas before the holiday season gets chaotic.

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Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away: How rain will benefit your fishing

The weather is changing, bringing in the rain, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay inside. Rain can be good for fishing— here is how.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Paying attention to the weather fore cast is a reality of fishing, and as we enter the colder months, anglers will see more harsh weather. While fishing during a lightning storm is not recommended, you don’t have to call off your next trip just because it’s raining.

Rain can benefit your fishing expe rience because it breaks up the surface, c reates currents, and flushes nutrients into the waterbody— all things that can turn the bite on in a big way. So, if you’re okay with getting wet, here are some tips that will catch you some fish while you’re at it.

1. Topwater Fishing Lures

Rainy days and overcast clouds mean fish will be on the move and more tempt ed to strike a topwater lure. A topwa ter fishing lure, also called a walker, is a t ype of surface fishing lure which usually floats just at the water’s surface. It can be moved around the water’s surface to at tract fish that attempt to strike the lure.

B ecause the raindrops break up the surface and the clouds obscure the sun, rainy days are some of the best times to fish topwater baits. Fish are more in clined to wander and pursue bait during a rainstorm, making them much more like ly to attack a topwater as it skips across t he surface. When fishing in the rain, focus on their typical schooling areas like

points, ditches, ledges, or current seams, but keep a topwater on hand all day.

2. Fish Faster

A rainstorm can help locate active ly feeding fish so keep your eyes peeled.

W ith no sun, bass are more likely to roam in the rain than when it’s sunny. For that reason, the bass that wouldn’t leave that little sweet spot are now more likely spread out over a much larger area. This means you should speed up your fishing to cover more water in a day. If you’re fishing in the rain and using a spinnerbait, start burning it. In this case, “burning” means reeling the spinnerbait as fast as possible while keeping the lure just two to three inches below the surface. It’s a technique used successfully on lakes around the country for over two decades, but many

of today’s anglers frequently overlook it. In addition, don’t soak it as long if you are fishing in the rain and throwing a worm. Fish are more aggressive while it rains, so you shouldn’t need to work as hard to make them bite.

3. Look For Runoffs

The spinnerbaits loud thumping blades help bass sitting in stained water focus in on the bait. “Stained water” is a loose term for a body of water with mild-moderate turbidity. Algae, suspend ed tannic acid, suspended sediment, and water mixing all cause the water to look “stained.” There are varying degrees of stained water based on how clear it is.

D uring a rainstorm, runoff water helps bring in nutrients, which attracts baitfish, and bass love baitfish. Focus on

New Park maybe in the future for Ormond Beach in Oxnard

of the plant. Currently, the station’s de commission date is schedule for Dec. 31, 2023. The State Water Resources Con trol Board has yet to make that decision.

By CATHERINE FRENCH

On Nov.1, in a regular meeting, the Oxnard City Council unanimously ap proved an agreement with GenOn, the o wner/operator of the Ormond Beach Generating Station, to establish a trust fund to finance the proposed park.

This agreement would only go into ef fect, if the state agrees to extend the life

C ity Manager Alex Nguyen stated, “Our goal here is to leverage the fact that the power company is going to be forced to stay open.” The possible extension is an effort to meet the state’s electrical grid needs.

In September, a report from the State wide Advisory Committee on Cooling Water Intake Structures recommend ed the state water board extend de commission deadlines for three power p lants--Alamitos Generating Station, Huntington Beach, and the Ormond

Beach stations that use ocean water to cool the facilities.

The Ormond Beach plant is located at the southeast end of Oxnard at Edi son Drive. The sandy beach is mostly sur rounded by agricultural lands.

T he Ormond station gas-fired plant had been scheduled to end operations in 2020, but the state water board extend ed its operations until 2023.

If the state extends the stations opera tions again, GenOn will establish a trust f und for c onstruction of the f uture Or mond Beach Park. If this comes to frui tion, the city will develop plans for build ing the park and present them to GenOn by the end of next year. After the plant is

places you find where runoff is dumped into the lake, especially if it’s reasonably clean. Bass will move a great distance to line up and feed on bait along mud lines, culvert pipes, and creek inlets. Concen trating on these areas when fishing in the rain can be highly effective when the rain really starts coming down.

So, remember that rain can be benefi cial during your fishing trip. It is also im portant to note that if the weather turns ba d and you see lightning, go inside, so your rod doesn’t get fried. Also, rain usu ally means dark skies, a constant cover of clouds, and muddy waters. Try using baits with a lot of vibration and movement. It is also helpful to use lures with contrasting colors. And lastly, find the currents. Cur rents pick up when it rains, so fish where the water flows. That is where the baitfish will be plentiful.

removed, the building of the park could begin.

The plan is for GenOn to make monthly payments to a trust fund of ei ther $5 million or $10 million, depend ing on the length of the extension of the power plant’s operation.

“We are pleased to reach agreement with the city of Oxnard on a park devel opment agreement contingent on contin ued operations of Ormond Beach in serv ing the (California) marketplace,” said Eric Watts, GenOn chief commercial of ficer, in an email to the city.

For more information about the state of California water resources board, visit: www.waterboards.ca.gov

As the rain falls, it brings fresh oxygen in and changes the water temperature. These sudden changes will energize the baitfish and, in turn, cause a feeding frenzy for much bigger fish.

The new park would receive funding provided by the owners of the power plant

Boat Ride with Santa through Dana Point Harbor

DANA POINT — On Dec. 3 and 4, Dana Wharf Whale Watching will offer guests of all ages a 20-minute boat ride throughout the Dana Point Harbor with Santa. The event will take place from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. each day, and tickets are $5 for children and adults. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay, a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities worldwide. All Santa boat rides will be on board The Dana Pride.

Guests are asked to check in 10 minutes before the scheduled trip. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://danawharf.com/ whale-watching/boat-ride-with-santa/.

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By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Kids are Free in December

• Half-day “limited load” fishing trips and twilight fishing trips

• ¾ day “limited load” fishing trip.

• Whale and dolphin watching adventure tour (daily)

For more information or to book a trip, please visit https://danawharf. com/kids-free-december/.

DANA POINT — For the month of December, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching will be letting

children on board for free with the purchase of two full-price adult tickets to any of the following trips:

Image courtesy of Dana Wharf Sportfishing; Donna Kalez

Image courtesy of Dana Wharf Whale Watch; Donna Kalez

Dana Wharf Sportfishing is offering free fishing for kids again through the month of December.

With the purchase of two adult whale and dolphin watching adventure tour tickets, your child can join for free.

Women’s Christmas Brunch on Catalina Island

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

CATALINA ISLAND — On Dec. 10, St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church will host the 16th Women’s Christmas Brunch at the church from 9:30- 11:30 a.m. The brunch has returned after missing the last two years and will have festively decorated tables, a meal that includes egg casserole, homemade cinnamon buns and fruit compote, coffee, music, games, and prizes. The event is an informal program with holiday music, a special guest speaker, sing-a-longs, and surprises. This event is designed to honor the women who are the “Christmas planners, decorators, shoppers, bakers, and caregivers” of the holiday season. In addition, ladies are encouraged to dig out their craziest holiday sweaters and accessories for the fashion show that will take place. The ticket cost $10. If you want to participate as a hostess at one of the 12 brunch tables, you are invited to and will work in pairs with other hostesses to serve guests and clean up after the event has ended. Table hostesses must bring their own table settings and decoration to set a festive table. Hostesses attend for free. For more information, call Claudia Canby at (310) 809-0629.

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Dana West Yacht Club’s Holiday Tradition to say Thank You

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

DANA POINT— On Dec. 14, the Dana West yacht Club will host the 26th Annul Armed Forces Dinner at DWYC where they will host a holiday dinner for unmarried marines from camp Pendleton.

In 1996, five members of DWYC, including Phil Eaton, Cash Salley, Tom Reagan, Wesley Hawkins & Don Ulias, were talking at the club. Ulias said one of his favorite memories when he lived in Chicago was inviting unmarried military members to a holiday dinner to thank them for their service.

Soon after, the five men donated $600 and invited 50 unmarried Marines from Camp Pendleton to a holiday dinner at DWYC. In addition to dinner, the marines were gifted telephone calling cards and Polaroid cameras– the hot ticket back then. That dinner was the beginning of the DWYC Annual Armed Forces Dinner.

The annual event has transformed since 1996. Thanks to the DWYC memberships and the wish to pay tribute to the Marines, the budget has grown to five digits from the original $600. Because telephone calling cards, movie passes, and polaroid cameras aren’t as popular as they once were, today, the marines go home with computer peripherals and gift cards.

Initially, DWYC gave the marines clothes purchased from the base. Later, the club realized that custom embroidered clothing with the DWYC Annual Armed Forces Dinner date was a better reminder of the event and the people who

The attendees have changed as well. At the start of the tradition, the servicemembers were all men. But today, there are as many women as there are men.

What started with five members in 1996 has grown to more than 100 members attending the event annually. Each member is a donor to the event, but that doesn’t include the members who can’t attend but who donate money, goods, or time to help the dinner succeed.

It started as a simple effort and thanked servicemembers. However, it has become one of the most looked-forward-to DWYC events of the year. ‘Tis the season to say thank you.

support and care about them.

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This will be the 26th annual Armed Forces Dinner where the DWYC will thank servicemembers with a festive night of dinner and gifts.

In addition to the Armed Forces Dinner, DWYC also hosts the “Sailing for Life” Charity Regatta to support the American Cancer Society

Affordable DIY Designs and Projects for Boat Interior

Ahoy Sailors, we discussed the importance of changing your boat’s oils and filters last week. This week we are getting creative so that we can spruce up your boat’s interior for an affordable price. Next week we will be getting festive as we break down how to decorate your boat for the holidays and what should be on your decorating checklist.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

As personal styles and trends change, you might want to spruce up your boat’s interior— or maybe the time has played its role, and it’s necessary. Here are some tips to give your boat’s interior an afford able makeover.

Start by Deep Cleaning

A deep clean is the cheapest way to brighten your interior radically. Dirty boat upholstery, mildewed cabin lin ers, and salt-encrusted hatches make a boat feel old and dirty. Deep cleaning is a great start that will drastically improve the boat cabin’s appearance and give you a better idea of where your focus should be on your boat’s interior. You can also:

• Professionally launder your upholstery

• Wipe down the cabin liners with vin egar to prevent mildew and mold

• Wash hatches to increase natural light

• Clean under all the cabin soles and the edges of any rotting boards

• Wash the walls and treat any wood with the proper wax, oil, or varnish

• Scrub out the bilge to prevent any stale smells.

Install Interior Boat Lights

Living on a sailboat can be like liv ing in a basement because of the lack of natural lighting. LED strip lights are a great and affordable way to brighten your cabin. LED strip lights look nice under cupboards or overhangs, and the light strip will be hidden, adding an elegant ambiance. They also make great cour tesy lights. Tuck the strips on either side of walkways or at the base of any bench seating to help your guests navigate in the dark. Your boat will look classy, like a theater. Lastly, hide LED lights be tween panels or around hatches. LED strip lights don’t look good mounted in the middle of the wall. It looks much tidi

er if you tuck them around a natural bor der like a panel or hatch.

Fresh Bedding and Accents

Your boat’s interior will look great with decorative accents. This could be either a mason jar filled with fairy lights and seashells or firm and tidy throw pil lows and blankets. Also, purchase nice b edding to make the cabin look fresh and clean. Bathrooms look nice with wall-mounted soap dispensers and hand towels that add a splash of color. What ever your personal style is, you can imple ment it into your accent pieces.

Glam Up the Galley

Clean up your galley by replacing rust ed or dull faucets with shiny new ones. Add colorful dish towels to add some life and make the change to non-breakable dishes and glassware. There is no rea son your galley can’t look as cute as your home’s kitchen. Next, create extra space on your countertops by adding a chopping board stove cover. Then you can bring in other fun pieces like spice racks or a kitchen utensil holder.

Interior Upholstery Alternatives

Reupholstering a boat is a costly part of a sailboat interior revamp, but it makes a huge difference. Suppose you want to spend less than the thousands of dollars it costs to hire someone to do it; there are a few tricks to avoid a complete uphol

stery overhaul.

• If your upholstery is in poor condi tion, you may want to sew elasticat ed cushion coverlets that go over the t op side of the cushion—it’s also an excellent way to protect new uphol stery from boat projects that bring dirt, grease, and sweat stains.

• Packed-out seat cushions can be fixed by inserting a layer of high-den sity foam and batting it on top of the existing foam.

Accent Rugs Cover Worn Out Cabin Soles

Depending on the state of your cabin sole, it may be possible to refinish it, but it’s a big job, and results are not guaran teed. A sensible solution is to cover worn c abin soles with boat-friendly rugs, pre venting further wear and tear. In addi tion, add slip-proof matting underneath to ensure your rugs are secure.

Bring Your Walls to Life

Securely fasten art, photos, and sou venirs to your walls. In addition, mirrors are great for creating the illusion of space. Privacy curtains are also an excellent way to add a splash of color and are easy to make yourself if you choose.

Whiten Your Interior

Nautical colors are traditionally bright white with a solid contrasting navy blue.

However, painting panels a light color can brighten and modernize a boat cabin and set off teak trim.

A fresh coat of paint is an excellent way to make your interior look fresh and new.

Tasteful Storage Bins

Boats are notoriously short on stor age space, but a few decorative baskets a nd storage containers can improve the space’s look while giving you more room to tuck things away.

Personalized and Functional Window Coverings

The interior of a boat is usually func tion-first – you can’t go sailing if you h ave trinkets and souvenirs cluttering your surfaces. However, window cover ings are a great way to personalize your space and comprise your color scheme. Choose a material that gives you priva cy and keeps out the sun but be creative and reflect your style. If you have a sew ing machine and know how to use it, a small amount of research will give you some great examples.

If you’re still feeling overwhelmed about revamping your sailboat interior or aren’t confident in your creative DIY skills, you can still consider hiring pro fessional help. Plenty of interior designers would welcome the challenge of working on a boat but look for someone with ex perience designing small spaces.

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Bright colors with dark accents are a classic and timeless nautical theme for your boat’s interior.

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CDFW Continues to Honor Veterans

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is thanking California veterans for their service to our country.

Since the 1990s, CDFW has offered reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses to resident and nonresident disabled veterans. Any honorable discharged, disabled veteran with a 50 percent or greater service-connected disability who wants to hunt birds or mammals or go fishing in California is eligible. The 2023 Disabled Veteran or Recovering Service Member Sport Fishing License and 2023 Disabled Veteran or Recovering Service Member Hunting License will cost $9.46 when purchased at a CDFW license agent. To prequalify for a Disabled Veterans hunting or fishing license, customers must submit a letter from the Veteran’s Administration to a CDFW license sales office. Succeeding licenses may be purchased online or from a license sales agent.

Throughout the year, multiple California-based nonprofit organizations and groups offer veterans unique hunting and fishing opportunities. A list of organizations and groups providing programs can be found on the Recruit, Retain, Reactivate webpage at wildlife.ca.gov/R3 under both the Hunting and Fishing tabs. Please note these are not complete lists, and CDFW does not endorse specific opportunities.

Additional information on re-

duced-fee fishing licenses can be found here: wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/ Fishing#44521417-free--reduced-fee

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Thunderbird is Rockin’ the Rockfish!

By Bob Vanian of 976Bite.com

• We are venturing late into the month of November, and it is great to be able to report that Southern California offshore anglers are still able to venture out fishing and catch bluefin tuna and swordfish with an occasional yellowfin tuna also in the mix with the bluefin. Offshore water temperatures where tuna and swordfish are being found have been running from 61.5 to 63.5 degrees and this temperature range could hold for a while until more northern storms move through.

• There are two main zones of bluefin tuna activity with good fishing being found in the region to the southeast of the 381 Spot that is located off the back side of San Clemente Island and to the north east of the 267 Spot that is located easterly of the Tanner Bank. Boats

that have been fishing these areas have been finding action on what are mostly 40 to 100 pound bluefin tuna with an occasional bigger fish to 150-plus pounds also in the mix.

• As an example of the recent fishing, the past weekend saw Seaforth Sportfishing have Tribute get home from a 1.5 day trip where 17 anglers caught 32 bluefin tuna. Voyager also returned to Seaforth Sportfishing from a 1.5 day trip that saw 13 anglers catch 13 bluefin tuna and 90 rockfish. Cortez returned to Seaforth Sportfishing after a 3.5 day trip where 10 anglers caught their limits of 60 bluefin tuna along with 3 yellowfin tuna and 78 rockfish. Seaforth Sportfishing also had Pacifica get home from a 2 day trip

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where 25 anglers caught 79 bluefin tuna. Seaforth Sportfishing also had Polaris Supreme get home from a 3.5 day trip that saw 23 anglers catch their limits of 138 bluefin tuna that ranged in size to 100 pounds. H&M Landing, Fisherman’s Landing and Point Loma Sportfishing all had boats out over the past weekend that posted similar results.

• Closer to San Diego there are also some bluefin tuna biting in the region of the 9 Mile Bank and nearby 178 Spot. These are mostly 40 to 50 pound fish with an occa sional showing of bluefin that are up around 100 pounds. A common report from this local 9 Mile Bank and 178 Spot sector is that it is not easy to get the bluefin to bite. There are occasional biting bluefin found in this zone though and there has also been a chance at catching a yellowfin.

• The bluefin out by San Clemente Island and the Tanner Bank have been biting both day and night but I do not think anyone has tried fishing them at night in the region of the 9 Mile Bank and 178 Spot. Bluefin have been located by finding meter marks, sonar marks, spots of breaking fish, spots of working birds and the occasional trolling strike. Best baits and lures have been

trolled Nomad Macmac jigs, trolled spreader bar rigs, Colt Snipers, poppers, knife jigs, kite fished flying fish and sinker rigged or flylined sardines and mackerel.

• Deep drop fishing for swordfish has been producing some bites, hookups and a few boated fish. Boats have been deep drop fishing at areas such as the 9 Mile Bank, the 178 Spot, the Radar Dome at San Clemente Island, the canyon outside of Dana Point and the area 3 to 8 miles off Newport Beach. Of all those locations the region of the 9 Mile Bank and nearby 178 Spot have usually been the best for the deep drop swordfish fishing with Skippers in this sector also often reporting seeing spots of breaking bluefin tuna while they are deep drop fishing for swordfish. Every once in a while someone fishing in this same sector also sees a marlin while they are deep drop fishing for swordfish. My guesstimate is that boats that are deep drop fishing with sportfish ing gear in the 9 Mile Bank and 178 Spot sector have been combining to catch anywhere from zero to 2 swordfish per day.

• The recent fishing around Los Coronado Islands has been good for a mix of bonito, calico bass, reds, rockfish, lingcod, whitefish and a chance at a yellowtail. The most recent sportboat count from Los Coronado Islands was on Malihini

out of H&M Landing that had 8 anglers on a full day trip catch 38 rockfish, 25 whitefish, 1 bonito and 13 lingcod.

• The water temperature around Los Coronado Islands has dropped down to the 61 to 63 degree range and there has only been very occa sional yellowtail activity found in that cool water. Looking for areas where you find your warmest water is a good way to try and locate the warmer water surface species such as yellowtail, bonito and calico bass.

• There has been occasional yellowtail activity found along the weather side of North Island, the Middle Grounds, the South Kelp Ridge and the Rockpile. Best areas to try and locate bonito have been at the Middle Grounds, Pukey Point at North Island, the lee side of South Island and the Rockpile. Try for calico bass at kelp stringer, hard bottom and kelp bed areas such as the Middle Grounds, the Ribbon Kelp and the South Kelp.

• Productive areas for the assorted bottom fish species are the hard bottom to the north and northwest of North Island, the South Kelp Ridge and the Rockpile. Fishing these areas in the 25 to 50 fathom depths has been a good range. Hard bottom areas around the Rockpile and at the South Kelp Ridge have been best for lingcod.

• The water temperature along the San Diego County coast has dropped down to the low to mid 60’s in most areas but the coastal fishing remains good for a mix of calico bass, sand bass, bonito, sculpin, whitefish, reds, rockfish and an occasional bonus lingcod.

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

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