September 29 - October 12, 2023 The Log Digital Edition

San Diego

MARITIME INSTITUTE AND MARITIME PUBLISHING – COMBINING PAST AND PRESENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND RELEVANCE

By combining traditional syllabi and curricula with current information and events, the Maritime Institute and Maritime Publishing are generating a fresh take on longestablished training methods for future mariners. P. 10

DOCK, DINE AND DRINK IN SAN DIEGO

San Diego Bay is home to multiple harbors for boaters passing through or long-term. These locations are lined with diverse bars and restaurants that o er something for everyone. Here is a guide to where you can eat and drink while sailing through San Diego.  P. 8

FLEET WEEK HITS SAN DIEGO WATERS NOV. 3-12

San Diego Fleet Week, inviting the public to salute veterans and active-duty military, will take place on Nov. 3-12. San Diego is home to the largest U.S. military concentration in the country. P. 14

Welcome to San Diego— “America’s Finest City”

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SAN DIEGO — The uno cial nickname for the City of San Diego, “America’s Finest City,” de nes the city’s popularity amongst boaters, anglers, military personnel and adventurers.

Let’s start from the beginning. San Diego was o cially incorporated as a city on March 27, 1850. This followed the United States’ victory in the Mexican-American War in 1848 and the subsequent signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which o cially ended the war and ceded much of present-day California, including San Diego, to the U.S. The city’s incorporation was an essential step in its growth and development, leading to its status as one of California’s major cities and a signi cant center for trade, tourism and military presence on the West Coast.

Spanish explorers named San Diego. The city is named after a saint, James in English, Didacus in Latin, or in Spanish “Diego de Alcalá.” The naming of San Diego can be attributed to the Spanish expedition led by Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. On September 28, 1542, Cabrillo arrived in the San Diego Bay, which he originally named “San Miguel.”

Later, in 1602, another Spanish explorer, Sebastián Vizcaíno, visited the area and renamed it “San Diego” in honor of Saint James, whose feast day in the Roman Catholic calendar was near the time of his visit. Saint James is often associated with Spain and is the patron saint of Spain.

Over time, the name “San Diego” became rmly associated with the area, and as settlements were established and the city was o cially incorporated in 1850, it retained this name. The name has persisted throughout the city’s history and is a signi cant part of its identity and heritage.

In the 19th century, the U.S. government recognized San Diego’s military potential. San Diego’s transformation into a signi cant military outpost is primarily attributed to its strategic location, along the Paci c Coast of Southern California, close to the U.S.-Mexico border, natural harbor and historic events. Its proximity to the Paci c Ocean and the border made it an ideal location for national defense, naval and maritime activities.

Fort Guijarros was established in 1797 by the Spanish, and after California became part of the U.S., the Army established Fort Stockton in 1850. Fort Stockton was later renamed Fort

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Rosecrans and became a signi cant coastal defense forti cation.

Over the years, various military installations were established or expanded in and around San Diego, including Naval Base San Diego, Naval Air Station North Island, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and Miramar Marine

Corps Air Station, playing crucial roles in training, deploying and supporting military personnel.

Beyond its contribution to the military, San Diego is considered a fantastic boating location due to several key

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• Along the iconic Marina City Club tower condominiums and the Ritz Carlton, our renovated concrete docks are walking distance to dozens of restaurants.

• Slip fees include power, water, electronic key access, a large storage dockbox, and access to renovated restrooms with showers. Features include free covered parking for boaters & guests, dock carts, laundry facilities, and a restaurant on site. Storage units for rent. Become a member of Marina City Club for pools, tness center, saunas, spa pools, tennis, squash, & pickleball courts, and more.

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The 173-year-old City of San Diego is a boater’s bucket-list destination, known for its natural harbor and maritime-themed events, businesses and opportunities.

Kick off the 2023 MRA Conference and Trade Show at Safe Harbor Sunroad for Sea Trials of all Electric Vessels and Hosted Lunch

Monday, Oct. 16, will feature sea trials beginning at 12:30 p.m. and running on the half-hour through 3 p.m. Lunch hosted by the San Pedro Fish Market.

By: LOG STAFF

The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) released a press release inviting guests to join MRA president Kate Pearson at Safe Harbor Sunroad to experience pure electric sea power.

A new member, San Pedro Fish Market, will host lunch for the event, complete with a signature Michelada mixing demonstration.

This year’s MRA Conference is themed: Acknowledgment and Appreciation. It will focus on the future, looking forward to new challenges and achievements in the marine industry with a broad prospectus of industry experts and information covering critical industry

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operations, management, and marketing concerns.

The Marine Trade Show will present the latest technology, products, and services from leading industry vendors and contractors focused on innovation, growth, and profitability as the marine industry evolves in today’s changing world. The event will take place Oct. 16, and trial times will be from 12:30 - 3 p.m.

The Electric Boat Sea Trials will be held at Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina, o ering attendees an opportunity to experience rst-hand the

Fast Facts

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factors that make it appealing to boaters and maritime enthusiasts. San Diego boasts a natural, deep-water harbor with a large, sheltered bay. It provides a safe and convenient area for boating, docking and anchoring, making it an ideal starting point for boating adventures.

The year-round pleasant Mediterranean-mimicking weather allows for boating activities almost every day of the year, making it an attractive destination for boaters seeking

emerging electric boat technology and learn more about the myriad of opportunities and potential challenges facing the marine industry as this technology evolves. Each trial time will be approximately 30 minutes. Reservations are required, and transportation to the marina is

consistent conditions.

The city has various marinas and yacht clubs o ering multiple services, including docking, maintenance, repairs, fueling stations and boating amenities. This abundance of infrastructure supports boaters and enhances their overall experience.

San Diego o ers diverse boating opportunities, from sailing and cruising to sport shing and kayaking. Boaters can explore the open ocean, visit nearby islands, sail along the coastline or cruise through the bay – providing various options

not provided.

For additional information about the MRA and all its activities and interests, please contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661 or email at mra@marina.org.

to suit di erent preferences.

Additionally, the city resides near popular boating destinations, such as Catalina Island, the Channel Islands, Mexico’s coastline and other Southern California coastal cities, making it a great starting point for extended boating trips.

The city hosts various water-related events and activities annually, attracting boating enthusiasts. Events like sailboat races, boat shows, regattas and water sports competitions add to the vibrant boating community.

Join local elected o cials and leaders of the San Diego Harbor working group to kick o the Sea Trials on the opening day of our annual Conference.

WORLD NEWS news briefs

By Log Staff

LOCAL

Coast Guard terminates voyage of an illegal charter vessel in Marina Del Rey

Coast Guard District Eleven: SAN PEDRO — The Coast Guard and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department terminated the voyage of an illegal charter vessel in Marina Del Rey, California, on Sept. 2.

Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach personnel were notified that the 37-foot pleasure craft, SAIL LA VIE, was operating as an illegal charter with 20 passengers onboard.

The following violations were found:

• 46 C.F.R. 176.100 (a) for not having a valid Certificate of Inspection

• 46 C.F.R. 67.323 for operating in coastwise trade without the appropriate Certificate of Documentation endorsement.

• 46 C.F.R. 16.201 for failure to have a random drug testing program.

That evening, the Coast Guard issued the vessel a Captain of the Port Order to cease operations as a small passenger vessel until the SAIL LA VIE rectified the violations.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, illegal charters pose serious safety concerns to the public. Any Captain operating a boat carrying paying passengers must hold a Coast Guard license and meet Coast Guard safety requirements. Captains must always have their Merchant Mariner Credentials when paying passengers are onboard. The Coast Guard urges passengers to ask to see their Captain’s Merchant Mariner Credential. Additional Coast Guard requirements apply to captains taking more than six passengers on a trip. Ask your Captain if they comply with Coast Guard regulations.

“The Coast Guard will aggressively pursue any operator who is putting their customers at risk by operating outside these critical safety requirements,” said Lt. Cmdr. Braden Rostad, investigation division chief for Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach, in a news release. “We urge anyone paying for a trip on a passenger vessel to ask to see the captain’s Merchant Mariner Credential to verify they are properly licensed by the Coast Guard.”

Owners and operators of illegal charter boats can face civil penalties for unlawful charter operations. Some potential civil penalties for illicit charters are:

• Up to $5,661 for not having a valid Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection for vessels carrying more than six passengers as per 46 U.S.C. 3318(j).

• Up to $22,324 for failure to operate a passenger vessel without a Coast Guard license as per 46 U.S.C. 8101(g).

• Up to $19,324 for operating a coastwise trade without appropriate Certificate of Documentation endorsement as per 46 U.S.C. 12151(a)(1)

• Up to $9,086 for failure to have a

random drug testing program as per 46 U.S.C. 2115

Violation of a Captain of the Port Order is a Class D felony, which is punishable by up to six years in prison as per 18 U.S.C. 3581, and a criminal fine of up to $250,000 for an individual and $500,000 for an organization as per 18 U.S.C. 3571. Civil penalties for violating a Captain of the Port Order can be up to $111,031 per 46 U.S.C. 70036 (a).

For additional recreational boating safety information, please visit the Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division (CGBSX-2) at https://www.uscgboating.org.

Individuals with questions regarding passenger-for-hire regulations can contact the Sector LA-LB Investigations Division at (310) 521-3770 or email at SECLALB@ uscg.mil.

Illegal charter operations can be reported to the Coast Guard Sector LA-LB Command Center at (310) 521-3801 or LALBCOMMANDCENTER@uscg. mil.

Port of San Diego Seeks Public Review and Input Ahead of Environmental Review of Proposed Seaport

San Diego Redevelopment SAN DIEGO — The Port of San Diego is seeking public review and input on what to study as part of the environmental review process for the proposed Seaport San Diego redevelopment.

In 2016, the Board of Port Commissioners selected the 1HWY1 development team to redevelop a large portion of the Central Embarcadero, including Seaport Village, Tuna Harbor, Embarcadero Marina Park North, and Ruocco Park. 1HWY1 proposes a mix of uses, including extensive plazas, parks, and promenades; piers and marinas; hospitality, retail, and restaurants; commercial fishing uses; multiple visitor attractions; an urban beach; and educational uses. The proposed project covers approximately 39 acres of land and 63 acres of water.

The Port of San Diego is the lead agency in preparing the proposed redevelopment project’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR). As the first step, the Port has issued a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR. The document and attached materials include:

• The project description.

• Location.

• An initial study of the possible environmental effects of the proposed project.

• The proposed scope of the EIR.

More information, including the NOP and conceptual renderings, are available at p ortofsandiego.org/ centralembarcadero.

Written comments regarding environmental concerns will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2023, and should be emailed to SeaportSD@ portofsandiego.org or mailed to: Port of San Diego, Attn: Development Services Department, 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101. Please reference «Seaport San Diego Redevelopment Project» in all correspondence.

Environmental analysis will be

performed, and an EIR will be drafted and publicly reviewed. Port staff anticipates the Draft EIR will be released for public review and comment in the fall of 2024. The timeline could change based on various factors. In parallel, staff continues working with 1HWY1 on project financials and feasibility. Staff anticipates this to be an ongoing process.

After the EIR is complete, the Board will consider certification of the EIR and approval of a Port Master Plan Amendment (PMPA). If the Board certifies the EIR and approves a PMPA, the PMPA would then go to the California Coastal Commission for processing and a request for certification.

Once a PMPA is certified, 1HWY1 must get approval from the Board for Coastal Development Permit(s). At this time, the Board will also be asked to approve some form of real estate agreement(s) with 1HWY1.

STATE/NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL CDFW Announces Availability Of $8.6 Million In Grant Funding For Improving Boating Access Statewide

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the availability of up to $8.6 million in funding for projects to improve public access for recreational boaters statewide. CDFW’s B oating Access Grant Program w ill reimburse the costs of projects that seek to acquire, develop, renovate, maintain, or improve facilities that create or enhance public access to California waters or advance the suitability of waters for recreational boating.

CDFW is accepting proposals through Nov. 3 for the 2023-2024 Boating Access Grant Program. CDFW will also hold a Public Solicitation Workshop on Oct. 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. To provide an overview of the program, including eligible activities, program requirements, and the grant process.

“California’s waterways, from our coastline to majestic lakes and a vast network of rivers, provide unparalleled recreational opportunities for every boater,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham in a press release. “Ensuring safe and reliable access for our anglers and every boater statewide remains a high priority.”

Supported with federal funds through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program, funding for the program comes from revenue via taxes on sport fishing equipment, fishing tackle, pleasure boats, and the portion of the gasoline fuel tax attributable to small engines and motorboats. The Boating Access Program provides funding for a broad range of access facilities and associated amenities that benefit recreational boaters. To find out more about eligible activities, please visit w ildlife.ca.gov/ Grants/Boating-Access.

Project activities eligible for Boating Access grant funds include:

• Planning, permitting, design, and construction of boating access facilities.

• Amenities for boaters, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act at boating access facilities:

• L aunching and landing facilities for paddle craft and non-motorized boats.

• O utreach to boaters about available boating access and amenities.

• Aquatic invasive species information and education (inspection but not enforcement).

• Vegetation management related to boater access.

• Pump out facilities for vessels with on-board sanitary holding tanks.

• Fueling docks for boaters.

• Potable water supplies for boaters.

• Dinghy docks.

• Operation and maintenance of boating access facilities.

• Administration and coordination of boating access programs (including personnel, travel, training, and planning)

• Maintenance and operations projects for boating access sites, facilities, and structures.

For questions on CDFW’s Boating Access Grant Program, please email boatingaccess@wildlife.ca.gov.

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers $1.6 Million in Grants to Enhance Recreational Boating Safety Education

The California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. A total of $1.6 million in grants is available to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and colleges/universities operating within California for Aquatic Center Education Program grants. The application deadline is Oct. 26 at noon.

The grants can be used to:

• Purchase boating equipment and supplies.

• Provide student scholarships for onthe-water boating courses.

• Offset costs for boating instructor training.

• Offset costs for boating safety-related events.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the FAQs on DBW’s website to determine if they meet the grantee eligibility requirements. Grant applications must be submitted through OLGA, the division›s online grant application system accessed online.

Each application will be ranked and scored based on its demonstration of the applicant’s ability to safely and effectively teach on-the-water boating safety courses and enhance boaters’ knowledge of boating laws, practical handling of vessels, weather and water conditions, and other boating safety information.

DBW administers this competitive grant program. Funding is provided by the federal Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which the United States Coast Guard manages.

LEGAL ADVICE ask a maritime attorney

By David Weil

Founded in 1971

NO. 1216 SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 12 , 2023

WRITE TO: 3980 Sherman Street, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 313-4322

QUESTION :

I had a dispute with a boat mechanic last year regarding the amount of his nal invoice. It was a big job, but I made payments along the way and his nal invoice was way more than we had talked about. I refused to pay, but he led a claim of lien against my boat with the Coast Guard, and then he hired a lawyer to negotiate for him. I viewed the claim of lien as a type of extortion, but we eventually compromised on the amount owed. His lawyer drafted a settlement agreement, which I signed when I paid the agreed-upon amount. The mechanic released the lien claim with the Coast Guard and that was the end of it. Or so I thought. My boat is now su ering from the same mechanical problems that the mechanic supposedly xed. This time I took the boat to a new mechanic, who discovered that the previous mechanic had installed used or remanufactured parts, and my current problems are directly attributed to the failure of those parts. I contacted the previous mechanic, but his attorney responded by telling me that my claims are barred by the settlement agreement. I think he’s wrong, because the settlement agreement was executed to resolve a payment dispute, not a dispute regarding the actual repair. What are my options now?

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 562-799-5508, through his website at www.weilmaritime.com, or via email at dweil@weilmaritime.com.

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ANSWER: Our reader is probably out of luck. This story, unfortunately, highlights the importance of hiring an attorney when you know the other side has legal representation, and the importance of reading a document carefully before signing. We don’t have our reader’s settlement agreement in front of us, but there are several basic provisions that are found in most settlement agreements that may prevent our reader from pursuing a new claim against the mechanic. Let’s take a look at those common provisions.

The rst roadblock that our reader will face involves the scope of the agreement. Our reader believes that the agreement concerned only the payment dispute, but the mechanic’s attorney has advised that it covers the entire relationship between the parties. The attorney is probably correct. The purpose of a settlement agreement is to close the relationship between the parties entirely. To settle any and all disputes once and for all. As such, all settlement agreements include very comprehensive language when describing the scope of the matters to be released. It is very common to include language calling for the parties to release each other from “any and all claims, whether known or unknown, that each party has or might have had against the other.”

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The Log on Catalina Island

Catalina Island might only be about 40 miles out, but its tropical vibes make it feel like you’re not in California anymore. Chris and Blake caught some blue n on their way over to the Island from San Clemente.

Fix’n for a Vixen

“Our Vixen aka “Vivi” (5-yr-old silver lab) aboard Windward out of Newport Harbor for a daysail,” said Cherie Faulds in an email to the Log

“She’s game for most anything so long as there are treats! She really perked up when she got a whi of those sea lions on the bell bouy!”

After approving a settlement agreement regarding the final invoice amount with my mechanic, the mechanical problems have resurfaced. Now what?

Attorney

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In our readers case, that would have gone far beyond the payment dispute.

Most settlement agreements also include express language whereby the parties release each other for claims that exist but that are unknown at the time of settlement. Notably, California law (Civil Code §1542) includes a provision which protects settling parties from releasing their opponent for claims that are unknown at the time of settling. But settlement agreements almost always include language which waives §1542, so that the agreement really is a final settlement, even if unknown claims are out there.

Settlement agreement also typically include language where the parties represent that they entered into the agreement w ithout relying upon any representations or promises from anyone, and that they were not under duress, and that they consulted an attorney before signing.

The “boilerplate” language that is often found in settlement agreements sounds relatively harmless, until you want to assert a claim against a settling party for

News Briefs

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Some examples of recipients from the 2022-23 grant cycle include:

• Environmental Traveling Companions - $61,963

• San Diego State University, Mission Bay Aquatic Center - $62,000

• City of Oakland, Lake Merritt Boating Center - $30,270

• Orange Coast Community College - $61,938

Detailed information regarding the Aquatic Center Education Program and the 2022-23 grantees can be found on DBW’s website.

Nearly $1.2 Million in Funding Will Support Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration

NOAA Fisheries is awarding nearly $1.2 million in funding for four partners to continue ongoing projects restoring Atlantic salmon habitat in the Gulf of Maine region. The Gulf of Maine’s distinct population segment of Atlantic salmon is listed as endangered under the E ndangered Species Act and is one of nine NOAA Species in the Spotlight.

Atlantic salmon are an iconic species of the Northeast. They once returned to the most significant rivers along the northeastern United States by the hundreds of thousands. Now, they only return in small numbers to rivers in central and eastern Maine. These populations comprise the Gulf of Maine DPS.

Degraded habitat is one of the most significant obstacles facing the recovery of threatened and endangered species like Atlantic salmon. Habitat restoration helps repair areas destroyed by development, blocked by dams, or otherwise subjected to habitat destruction. Through funding and technical assistance, NOAA supports projects restoring the habitats threatened

w rongdoing connected with the original dispute. The provisions discussed above will usually prevent a settling party from asserting a new claim after the settlement is finalized, even if the new claim seems unrelated to the original claim. If you are in our reader’s shoes, you may find that you signed away all of your rights because you failed to read the agreement before signing and you failed to hire an attorney. Learn from his mistake. Hire an attorney and read the agreement before signing.

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.

and endangered species need to recover.

Funding will support ongoing restoration. This funding will support four ongoing, multi-year habitat restoration efforts:

Restore

Habitat Access

The Atlantic Salmon Federation will implement five projects to restore access to Atlantic salmon spawning and rearing habitats in the Kennebec River watershed. They will also conduct a fish passage feasibility study at the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area Dam on Little Norridgewock Stream. ($50,000).

Improving Fish Passage

Project SHARE w ill replace undersized culverts at 13 sites, connecting h abitat for Atlantic salmon across the Dennys, Machias, Pleasant, Union, and Narraguagus River watersheds. They will also conduct fish passage feasibility studies at the Great Works Dam and Marion Falls Fishway. Funding will also support freshwater habitat restoration work in the Narraguagus River watershed. ($264,000).

Restoring and Reconnecting Habitat

The Nature Conservancy w ill complete the final designs to remove Guilford Dam and restore the adjacent floodplain, which will reconnect the habitat for Atlantic salmon in the Piscataquis River watershed. They will also restore access to high-quality habitat by improving fish passage at three high-priority road crossings over streams. ($605,000).

Fish Passage Feasibility Studies

The Downeast Salmon Federation will support fish passage feasibility studies at the Cherryfield Ice Control Dam on the Narraguagus River and the Gardner Lake Dam on the East Machias River to support future habitat restoration in these watersheds. Funding will also support fish passage improvements at the Gardner Lake Dam. ($277,000).

Dock, Dine and Drink in San Diego

San Diego Bay is home to the America’s Cup Harbor and Yacht Harbor. The Big Bay has moorings in the North Bay, Shelter Island and Americas Cup Harbor. The Mid Bay offers moorings in Downtown and the South Bay has moorings in Coronado. These locations are lined with diverse bars and restaurants that offer something for everyone. Here

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

Jimmy’s Famous Tavern

Jimmy’s Famous, a beloved restaurant in San Diego, was founded by the Grimstead family in 2010. More than just a dining establishment, Jimmy’s Famous embodies the essence of the “American Dream.” It’s a place where hard work, dedication and a commitment to quality create a memorable culinary experience.

At Jimmy’s, the menu pays homage to American classics, crafted with the finest ingredients on the market. The philosophy of sourcing ingredients within the U.S. sets the Jimmy’s team apart. They believe in supporting local and sustainable businesses, as reflected in the menu choices.

“Did you know that 93 percent of seafood sold in the U.S. is imported?” said AJ Manente, director of restaurant operations. “At Jimmy’s, we’re passionate about using American-caught seafood, some of the most sustainable fisheries in the world. We take pride in not employing slave labor on our fishing boats. Our seafood suppliers include Town Dock in Rhode Island, Cod from Alaska, and fresh tuna from Chula Seafood, just two buildings away from us. This commitment to ethical sourcing extends to all our ingredients.”

While the franchise strives to source domestically, it’s understandable that some ingredients, like avocados, may come from Mexico. However, when possible, Jimmy’s purchases U.S. produce. Take garlic, for example; instead of imported Chinese garlic, they choose the aromatic Gilroy garlic, grown in California.

Jimmy’s Famous is more than just a restaurant; it’s a community of like-minded individuals. They support

local artisans and small businesses. Their bread is sourced from Sadie Rose, a local bakery. A small Texas company crafts its unique jalapeno jam, and its exclusive chipotle ketchup is made for them in Brea. Even the carrot cake is baked by the mother of Culinary Director Nathan Coulon, at her bakery, Michele Coulon Dessertier, in La Jolla.

Jimmy’s Famous has become an integral part of its communities – since 2010 in Point Loma and 2013 in Dana Point. They take pride in supporting the neighborhoods that have embraced them, actively engaging with like-minded and community-driven organizations. This October, t heir Point Loma location will participate in Taste of Point Loma, a testament t o their commitment to community involvement.

“Jimmy’s Famous isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of American flavors, a commitment to ethical sourcing and a pillar of community support,” said Manente. “Join us on this culinary journey as we continue to serve you with the best of American cuisine and values.”

For more information on Jimmy’s Famous Tavern, visit https://www.j-fat. com/locations/san-diego/.

Vessel Restaurant + Bar

Kona Kai and Vessel Restaurant + Bar sits at the tip of Shelter Island and

is surrounded by water on three sides. Noble House Hotels & Resorts purchased the 513-slip Kona Kai Marina in 2008, followed by the purchase of the resort and club in 2012. Immediately upon its purchase, Noble House chose to rebrand the restaurant to provide a sense of escape from everyday life. The staff worked hard to ensure that Vessel was in harmony with the local culture and environment and was a unique destination. With the help of local artists and artisans, the restaurant was carefully designed to reflect the s tyle and ambiance of its surroundings – the sea and yachts with the picturesque background of the Point Loma hillside in the distance.

“The name was chosen to celebrate Vessel’s surroundings and the history of Kona Kai, said Amanda Sobkowiak, area director of marketing. “The Kona Kai

Club was introduced a short time after the luxury marina’s construction in the early 1950s and boasted a guest list with names such as JFK, Liberace, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Richard Nixon, Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Lewis and many more. The club was designed to be ultra-exclusive, with members-only beaches, amenities and preferential treatment over public guests.”

She added that the name Vessels, “of course, (is) an homage to the vessels that occupied its luxury marina of the day.”

The restaurant sources its food from the Pacific Ocean, San Diego regional farms and artisan producers. The menus are hand-crafted and follow seasonal themes. Guests also may enjoy panoramic waterfront views reflecting fresh and

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Dock & Dine

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inventive culinary experiences.

Vessel Restaurant + Bar participates in local events like San Diego Restaurant Week, San Diego Food & Wine Festival and the San Diego Press Club’s “Taste of San Diego” event.

For more information on Kona Kai resort and Vessel Restaurant + Bar, visit https://www.resortkonakai.com/ shelter-island-restaurant/.

Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten

This one is for the beer lovers. Just steps away from H&M Landing, one of the most well-known sportfishing landings on the West Coast, is Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten. This harbor front tasting room is an extension of the award-winning craft brewery in San Diego, Eppig Brewing. The team resurrected the Eppig Brewing legacy 150 years after establishing the family’s first brewery in Brooklyn, New York. Brothers Joseph and Leonhard Eppig established a brewing empire that prospered through the early 1900s, and even discreetly endured despite the trials and tribulations of the prohibition.

Guests can enjoy the views of Point Loma and Shelter Island while enjoying about 13 different beers, ranging from lagers to sours. You can drink them on site or take some to go. The tasting room is dog friendly and allows you to bring in food from neighboring restaurants.

Eppig Brewing participates in annual and local events such as Oktoberfest on the Harbor, Oktoberfest at the Cove and La Jolla Run Club. And if you can’t attend their events, you can host your own. Their locations patio reservations for up to 65 guests, or full buyouts with room for 200 guests.

For more information about Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten, visit http://www.eppigbrewing.com/ waterfront-biergarten.

The Brigantine, Inc. is a collection of six different brands sprinkled across San Diego County, Brigantine, Ketch Grill & Taps, Ketch Brewing, Miguel’s Cocina, Portside Coffee & Gelato and Topsail Portside Pier. Since some of the locations are in close proximity on the bay, the Brigantine collection gives boaters a wide variety of menus.

Ketch Grill & Taps features a draft list from Ketch Brewing that pairs with the modern taverns’ hip vibes paying homage to the history of the San Diego community by fusing past traditions with the novelty of the future. San Diego’s culture is deeply infused in a menu that features seafood options such as freshly shucked oysters, lobster and shrimp cocktail and crowd favorites like calamari. Portside Coffee & Gelato sits directly next to Ketch Grill so that guests can enjoy fresh coffee and espresso from local roaster Café Moto, along with a wide assortment of icy treats after their dinners.

Topsail Portside Pier is a rooftop terrace with fire pits and waterfront views. Topsail offers handcrafted cocktails, fine wine and fresh, seafood-focused small plates. Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar embodies the San Diego vision of surf and turf with their signature oyster bar.

The Brigantine is a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and an authentic sense of community. When the Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, they embraced the beachtown lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food and a passion for friendly service.

For more information, please visit https://www.brigantine.com/.

Other San Diego staples that boaters can visit include Humphrey’s, Fiddler’s Green, Bali Hai, Blue Wave Bar and Grill and Pizza Nova. The diverse collection of eateries freckled across the face of the Big Bay can meet any craving.

Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar – and more.

Maritime Institute and Maritime Publishing – Combining Past and Present Through Education and Relevance

for the recreational mariner. It provides classroom and on-the-water, hands-on training in vessel operations and maintenance. Some people use the school for knowledge only, but most are taking courses to pursue a career on the water.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SAN DIEGO — San Diego stands out along the California coastline for its rich maritime presence, which includes the port, maritime museums, U.S. Navy facilities, and endless opportunities to partake in waterfront events and education.

One of those educational opportunities is presented by the Maritime Institute. Established in 1976 and purchased by maritime enthusiast Dave Abrams in 2018, the school offers close to 150 Coast Guard, Navy, and Global Wind Organization-approved courses in all aspects of vessel operations, mostly focused on commercial mariners. Additionally, the institute has a program called “Boater U”

Today, the institute has grown to become the go-to center for Captain’s License certification in California. However, the company offers a myriad of courses for mariners of all practices. Students have access to a “simulation room,” where they are assigned the traditional roles that are found on a crew and are put to the test based on a situation that might happen out at sea. The classroom, for instance, can mimic a ship in a heavy storm, and students are then responsible for fulfilling their duties as a crew member.

T he courses offered are regionally specific to fit the needs of the institute’s current locations, including San Diego and Alameda in California, Norfolk, Va., and Honolulu, Hawaii. In addition, there are satellite training classrooms throughout California.

“ The courses themselves are standardized,” said Abrams. “So, if we’re t eaching a course in San Diego, we’re teaching that same course wherever else it’s offered. We don’t offer every course at all facilities because we tailor our courses based on the mariners in that region.”

For example, in Honolulu, courses focus on the local industry’s job requirements – typically small vessels operating to support the tourism industry.

Combining all locations, the Maritime Institute produces about 10,000 student sessions per year (one student taking one course equates to one session). Depending on the desired certification, courses range from one day to six weeks. The Maritime Institute crew participates in events nationwide to help promote maritime careers as the industry begins to see younger generations show an interest in the maritime industry. In addition, it offers a “Boot Camp” program for entry-level mariners looking to get their start.

After retirement, Abrams revisited a plan he had created for his third quarter of life, reviewing his goal of wanting to own a company in the maritime industry. He had obtained his Captain’s License from the San Diego Maritime Institute, so he returned to the school to ponder the possibility of purchasing it. He was redirected to a separate company called Training Resources Limited (TRL), a training company created to support Military Sealift Command (a component of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for providing strategic sealift and ocean transportation for all branches of the U.S. military, along with critical logistical support to that ensure that

the military has the necessary supplies, equipment, and personnel, wherever needed, worldwide).

Abrams purchased TRL and, a month later, the Maritime Institute. After acquiring the two companies, Abrams and his crew needed all hands on deck as he added new locations and programs to his maritime holdings.

“ We built a school in Honolulu, acquired a competitor in Norfolk, and partnered with a company in Guam to expand our geographic reach,” said

Abrams. “We are currently building a new school in Everett, Wash. We started ‘Boater U’ to bring hands-on classroom and on-the-water training to recreational boaters in SoCal. We created an app c alled ‘SeaLog’ to help mariners track their certifications and sea time. We have invested heavily in new training capabilities, including fire trainers, bridge simulators, damage control trainers, and lifeboat/davit trainers, to make training more hands-on. In the long term, we will grow geographically and by adding

By combining traditional syllabi and curricula with current information and events, the Maritime Institute and Maritime Publishing are generating a fresh take on longestablished training methods for future mariners.

Image courtesy of Maritime Institute

Image courtesy of Maritime Institute

Image courtesy of Maritime Institute

New Electric Cranes Accelerate Port’s Maritime Clean Air Strategy

All new, all-electric harbor cranes have arrived at the Port of San Diego and are the first in North America. The new cranes will further advance the Port’s efforts to improve public health and air quality.

By: LOG STAFF

SAN DIEGO — The Port of San Diego’s two new all-electric Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes from Konecranes have arrived at the Port’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.

With a history dating back to 1910, Konecranes is a global-leader among lifting businesses that serves a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals.

The new cranes are the first of their kind in North America. They will help the Port improve public health and air quality, a significant milestone in bringing cleaner air to the portside communities of Barrio Logan, Sherman Heights, Logan Heights and west National City.

“These all-electric mobile harbor cranes are a game changer for public health, the environment and our regional economy. It’s a win, win, win,” said Chairman Rafael Castellanos, of the Board of Port Commissioners, in a press release. “By replacing our diesel-operated cargo handling equipment with electric equipment, like these cranes, we continue to ensure the air on and around the terminal is cleaner to breathe, we reduce our environmental impacts and we fulfill our responsibility to support commerce and jobs in our region.”

The cranes are anticipated to be operational later this year. The Port ordered t he battery-supported electric cranes from Konecranes for approximately $14 million and spent an additional $8.9 million to make the needed electrical infrastructure improvements to support the cranes, including $2.7 million in grant funding from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District.

They will replace the diesel-powered crane currently in use at the Tenth Avenue terminal. The conversion from a diesel-powered crane to an all-electric crane system is a big step toward a chieving a goal of the Port’s ambitious Maritime Clean Air Strategy – transitioning all cargo-handling equipment to zero emissions by 2030.

In addition to the public health and environmental benefits, the new crane system will allow the Port to compete for more business. The cranes will represent the heaviest lift capability of any crane

system currently in place on the West Coast – up to 400 metric tons (MT) versus the 100 MT lifting capacity of the Port’s diesel crane. Most of the heavylift cargoes destined for that region weigh more than 200 MT, including more prominent pieces of solar, wind and industrial energy equipment, as well as project cargoes. With their heavier capacity and faster offloading speed, the new cranes also will better serve the Port’s existing operations when crane movements are needed.

The Tenth Avenue terminal, one of the Port’s two marine cargo terminals, serves as an omni-cargo terminal. The 96-acre facility handles breakbulk, bulk, container and project cargos for solar, wind and hydroelectric power installations, along with steel and engines used in local shipbuilding. In addition, private yachts, refrigerated cargo, soda ash, sugar, paper reams and more move through the terminal.

In addition to being the first in North America to have all-electric dual mobile harbor cranes, the Port of San Diego:

• Will be the first Port in the country to have an electric tug. Crowley is building the eTug and anticipates it arriving in San Diego in the coming months.

• Was among the first ports to have shore power at its terminals, which allows vessels to plug into electric power in port, so they don’t have to run their diesel engines.

• Was, in 2013, among the first ports to adopt a Climate Action Plan.

For more information on the Port of San Diego, please visit https://www.por-

tofsandiego.org/.

Image courtesy of the Port of San Diego

The harbor cranes, which stand at 262 feet tall, will increase capacity at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal while cutting greenhouse emissions from the port by 47 metric tons per year.

The cranes were ordered from Konecranes, a European manufacturer, for roughly $14 million. It will cost an additional $10 million to make the necessary electrical infrastructure improvements to support the crane’s functions.

The Port was awarded a $2.7 million grant from San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, close to $3 million as part of the White House’s American Rescue Plan, and $3.6 million from California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard in which proceeds are accrued through the state’s cap-and-trade program.

Heroes on the Water

by BILL MORRIS

Military veterans, active-duty military members and first responders are finding unique opportunities t o socialize and enjoy recreation in an aquatic environment through Heroes on the Water (HOW), which recently opened a chapter in Oceanside.

With more than 20 million veterans across the nation, including roughly a million in Southern California, plus legions of first responders throughout the U.S., there is a clear demand for services provided by HOW. Individuals returning from active military duty or having served as first responders in law enforcement or other emergency services often need a safe place where they can share their experiences in a non-threatening setting and engage in creative or physical activity.

Many HOW members suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injury, and some face great obstacles to returning to work and getting involved in recreational and community activities. Medical and psychological researchers at both the National Institutes of Health and National Institute of Mental Health have demonstrated conclusively that physical activity and social interaction in a low-stress environment contribute to better mental and physical health.

Each HOW chapter has a leadership team of at least four volunteers who, along with a group of members, plan and manage events for other members and their families. The leadership team coordinates aquatic events designed to get members physically active, particularly in kayak fishing, plus getting together with their families at outdoor barbecues and other activities.

The overall objective of HOW is to provide a social climate where members can unwind in a supportive yet competitive atmosphere. Kayak fishing, a sport r apidly growing in popularity across the U.S., places a great demand on one’s physical agility, stamina and concentration, all of which combine in a unique form of therapy. This unique yet age-old art is especially valuable for individuals who have survived a great deal of violence

and high levels of stress in their careers.

HOW chapters hold regularly scheduled events, usually a minimum of one per month, to ensure members are staying involved in physical activity within a supportive environment on a regular basis. While many members also may receive regular care through the Veteran’s Administration or a civilian healthcare provider, HOW focuses strictly on encouraging members to become active in an aquatic setting where both vigorous activity and meditation combine to restore self-confidence a nd peace of mind.

Laura Armbruster, HOW’s director of communications and community engagement, stressed the therapeutic value o f getting members out on the water.

“One of my favorite parts of my role is to interview our participants and our volunteers. They tell me flat out that being in a k ayak – it’s a quiet space. There’s this whole interaction with nature. It’s quiet. You’re very close to the water.”

Interestingly, Armbruster drew a

connection between members’ challenging careers and their pastime on the w ater: “Because they’re mission-driven people, they need something to focus on. Working that kayak and catching a fish becomes their next small mission.”

Armbruster added, “It gives them something to unplug and focus on. And when they come back on shore, they have a release. It may not be long-term, but they have a release, a new focus, and new bit of confidence.”

In a recent YouTube video, Central California HOW Chapter Chairman Zack Cliff shared his experiences as a kayak angler working with veterans from the Gulf War and law enforcement officers who have experienced violence while on duty.

“We’ve grown this chapter in huge ways,” said Cliff. “We had eight kayaks in 2018, and now we have 22.” He went on to describe some of the challenges he has faced growing his HOW chapter, but overall, he continues to build an organization with strong support from

its members and the surrounding community.

Cliff also described examples of how the large community can help support the work HOW does for our veterans and first responders. “I’ve built relationships with local tackle shops and distributors and their reps.” He added, “We’re 100percent donation based,” and mentioned a local business that has donated more than $25,000 in fishing tackle and boat gear for his local HOW chapter.

Here in Southern California, HOW is actively working with the business community to provide members with the resources they need for meaningful, challenging experiences on the water. The Oceanside chapter offers “no-cost therapeutic kayak fishing experiences to veterans, first-responders, active-duty military members and their families.”

If you or someone you know qualifies for HOW membership, contact the Oceanside chapter at oceanside.ca@ heroesonthewater.org.

Two members of Heroes on the Water troll a coastal inlet in a kayak fishing event sponsored by Heroes on the Water, a nation-wide organization dedicated to getting veterans and first responders involved in therapeutic competition on the water.

Heroes on the Water

Enjoy a Day on USS Midway

by BILL MORRIS

At first glance, the shear mass and majesty of USS Midway as you approach from the adjacent parking lot at the edge of San Diego Harbor is overwhelming, looming more like a giant building complex with a jumble of offices next to an airport than a fast, ocean-crossing aircraft carrier.

Named for the Battle of Midway, the ship’s moniker honors American service members who won the first major World War II victory in the early months of the war. Nearly a quarter million enlisted members and officers served aboard the carrier before she was finally retired in 1992, nearly half a century after she entered service.

As you ascend the gangway, gradually taking in the myriad side decks and radio antennas big and small, you marvel not only at the sheer size of the top deck, but at the variety of historic fighter jets and other aircraft, all looking as if they are prepared to spring back to life and engage in aerial combat right before your eyes.

The hangar deck below offers a look into the past, from the Korean War through the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, where the ship provided support with fighter jets and medical evacuation aircraft for our troops engaged in ground combat.

Some aircraft in the hangar are propped up as if in midflight in a battle at sea, their noses aiming downward, poised for attack. You wander past these marvelous machines, imagining what it was like to pilot or crew on such audacious defenders of freedom.

You then arrive at the Battle of Midway Theater to view “Voices of Midway,” a history of the brief conflict that inspired the name of the carrier, launched in 1946. The film follows the main events of the Battle of Midway in 1942, when losses included nearly 400 American troops, one carrier, one destroyer and 144 aircraft.

The entire self-guided audio tour is available in six different languages to enable as many patrons as possible to

“Barnacles Be Gone”

• Modified/stabilized permanent zinc oxide molecules generate strong ion field (low voltage shield)

• Ion field repels microbes (base of marine food chain)

• Algae can’t feed & hence hard marine growth not attracted

• Zinc oxide is encapsulated in ceramic/polymer shell which inhibits leaching of toxins*

• Coating life expected: 10+ years

• Cleaned with simple galley sink sponge to wipe off any marine plant growth - every 60-90 days

• Hard, slick surface for speed & fuel economy

enjoy the theater, nearly 30 restored aircraft, flight simulators and other attractions.

After exploring the ship’s sites, you can visit the Jet Shop to stock up on Midway merch, picking your way through T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, souvenir medallions, stuffed dolls, model airplanes and even little bags of USS Midway mixed nuts and chocolates!

You can also stop for a light lunch at Café 41, which offers an array of American, Mexican and Italian fast food. According to local buzz, their Italian hero sandwich is absolutely fantastic!

Walker Bay Generation

Beyond its decks, USS Midway works with schools by offering educational programs, including distance learning and support for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs. These resources are available to all schools and anyone who has Internet access.

USS Midway opened to the public in 2004, rapidly becoming one of San Diego’s most popular attractions and serving upwards of a million visitors every year. Out of all the museums in North America, USS Midway is the fifth most popular, ranking closely behind the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

What’s more, USS Midway is ranked Number 1 on Trip Advisor’s “480 Things to Do” in San Diego, with nearly 98% of the site’s reviews giving the naval attraction 4 or 5 stars. If you are looking forward to experiencing this attraction, check out the ship’s website at www.midway.org to plan your visit to this memorable living page in American maritime history.

An aerial view of USS Midway reveals the sheer enormity and complexity of the vessel’s flight deck.

A family enjoys a moment of hilarity with a USS Midway crewmember.

USS Midway Museum

USS Midway Museum

Slow Fish Campaign has San Diego Fishing with Good Intention

San Diego has a strong fishing community and a rich fishing heritage. The San Diego chapter of the Slow Fish campaign adds to sustainable fishing practices through education, supporting local-small fisheries and marine conservation by protecting the overfishing of species.

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SAN DIEGO — San Diego has a thriving local and sustainable seafood industry which has helped shape the local community into a sustainable seafood destination with an educated citizenry that k nows where its seafood comes from and who caught it. Slow Food has created an international campaign called Slow Fish which has chapters globally, including Slow Food Urban San Diego.

Slow Fish is a biennial event that brings together chefs, youth, organizers and fishermen to turn the tide away

f rom industrial seafood and toward good, clean and fair seafood for all.

Slow Food, which aims to encourage a slower, more mindful approach to food and food production, believes that small-scale fishers form an essential part of fragile aquatic ecosystems that must be protected along with the biodiversity of marine species. Slow Fish refers to a movement that promotes sustainable and responsible fishing practices, supports small-scale fishermen, preserves traditional fishing knowledge and advocates f or the health of oceans and aquatic ecosystems.

Local chefs, fishermen, fishmongers and others present Seafood Saturdays at the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market, an open-air seafood market in the Port of San Diego, an event that is part of a campaign to promote local U.S.-caught seafood and to teach San Diegans how to prepare, cook and enjoy the local bounty.

In San Diego, as in other parts of the world, the Slow Fish movement encourages fishing practices that don’t deplete fi sh populations or harm the environment and promotes responsible seafood consumption.

The campaign is committed to local, small-scale fisheries by supporting local

fishermen and traditional fishing communities and valuing t heir knowledge and skills in sustainable fishing.

It promotes biodiversity and marine c onservation by advocating for protection of endangered s pecies, sustainable fishing and responsible seafood choices.

S low Fish is raising awareness among consumers about the importance of making i nformed choices regarding seafood consumption, including understanding where their seafood comes from and how it was caught or farmed.

The Slow Fish movement hosts events, workshops, and educational activities to spread awareness about sustainability and responsible fishing. These events include seafood tastings, discussions on sustainable fishing, cooking demonstrations and opportunities for consumers to interact with fishermen and learn about their experiences and challenges.

CALENDAR FEATURE

Fleet Week Hits San Diego Waters Nov. 3-12

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Fleet Week, inviting the public to salute veterans and active-duty military, will take place on Nov. 3-12. San Diego is home to the largest U.S. military concentration in the c ountry. The public is invited to these inspiring events designed to honor and celebrate our military’s valuable contributions as defenders of our nation a nd neighbors in our community. The nine days of festivities will culminate on Nov. 12 with a boat parade. The day will start at 9:30 a.m. at Shelter Island as the parade take off in the vicinity of Buoy #17. Trophies will be awarded to the best decorated boat in the following themes: U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and overall, best patriotically decorated boat. Participating boats will receive two commemorative boat parade t-shirts. If you have a boat and are interested in participating, you can visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org.

Historically, Fleet Week is a Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard tradition where active military ships

recently deployed in overseas operations dock in various major cities for a week. During this week, the general public is often invited to tour ships, participate in various events and activities a nd interact with sailors marines, and members of the Coast Guard.

In addition to the parade and tours, the event typically includes military demonstrations, aviation displays, public ceremonies and educational programs. It also serves as an opportunity for the military to showcase their capabilities and build public awareness.

Fleet Week is held in several major coastal cities across the U.S., including San Francisco, New York City, Seattle and San Diego. It’s a way to strengthen the relationship between the military and the communities they serve while providing an educational and entertaining experience for the public.

For more information on festivities and events, as well as San Diego Fleet Week, please visit https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/.

In San Diego, a coastal city with a strong fishing heritage and a significant seafood industry, the Slow Fish movement aligns with the city’s goals of promoting sustainable fishing, supporting local fishermen and preserving the marine environment for future generations.

For more information on Slow Food Urban San Diego and Slow Fish, visit https://www.slowfoodurbansandiego. org/slow-fish-1.

Image courtesy of Ed Langmaid

Image courtesy of Ed Langmaid

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Slow Fish encourages everyone to help the industry by eating locally harvested wild-capture fish to support local families and the local economy. If you can’t buy local, buy U.S. wild-capture seafood.

How to Hop Down Baja in Four Easy Legs

By: CAPT. PAT RAINS

Nearly two thousand U.S.- and Canadian-flagged vessels are gearing up t o invade Mexican waters starting right during Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations.

Sneaky military tactic, you ask?

Nope, just the start of the West Coast’s 2023-2024 cruising season in Mexican waters. Why now, you ask? Because 2023 summer hurricane season recently ended, we hope.

INVASION FLEET

Between November 1 and January 30, at least 1,600 recreational boats from the U.S. and Canada are expected to enter Mexican waters, according to Mexican fishing officials. Most of this invading fleet will be slow moving but comfortable cruising sailboats operated by adventurous couples (from youngsters to retirees) and families with children onboard. Many will be luxurious sport fishing boats with powerful engines capable of running down Baja at 10 to 15 knots. And quite a few of them are trailerable boats that will be bravely towed down Highways 1 and 5 to popular launch ramps inside the Sea of Cortez and along the outside of the Baja Peninsula.

GROUPS

Baja Ha Ha participating boats (almost 200 sailboats, 2 power boats) will amass in San Diego for how-to seminars, last minute provisions and partying, then jump off down Baja on October 30. After that, their proscribed itinerary stops are November 2 at Turtle Bay, November 6 at Santa Maria Bay and November 9 at Cabo San Lucas.

INDEPENDENTS

Unlike the Baja Ha Ha, the other 80% of this season’s south-bounders will cruise down there individually, or perhaps in casual 2- to 4-boat buddy groups, traveling by their own schedule,

stopping when and where they please.

The Panama Posse is a loose group of independents, both power and sail. About 200 Posse participants amass at Barra de Navidad on the Mexican mainland during December for seminars and parties. But then they choose their own departure dates, routes, speeds and stops - just so they reach Marina Vista Mar in Panama by mid May for their grand finale party.

Because 2023 is an off year for San Diego Yacht Club’s long-running CUBAR powerboat rally, about 50 of those potential Cubaristas might be joining the Panama Posse.

Those of us departing the U.S. in January will already have enjoyed the holidays with friends and family stateside. As independents, we’ll travel at our own speeds, monitor the weather ourselves, decide when to leave, where to stop.

FOUR EASY HOPS

Here’s an itinerary for independent boaters that gets you down the outside of Baja in four easy hops. I’ve used this

southbound itinerary more than 25 times on different boats. The primary requirement is to carry enough diesel for the longest leg, 300 n.m between fuel docks in Ensenada and Turtle Bay. (The ability to receive the latest weather forecasts is also a must.)

HOP 1: San Diego to Ensenada is 65 n.m. We cross into Mexican waters at 32°31’ North; Mexican Navy patrol boats at the Coronado Islands are there to interdict guns coming south, drugs going north. But like the U.S. Coast Guard, they’re available if you have an emergency. They may hail you on VHF 16 to ask your boat name, home port and where you’re going.

We independents must officially clear into Mexico at Ensenada, our first “port of call.” Ensenada has three big marinas that can help with your Paperwork Cha Cha, or do it yourself at the CIS office near the harbor. We find good provisioning, restaurants, chandlers, boat yards, resort hotels here, plus it’s our last chance to top off with fuel. We won’t see yacht services again until Los Cabos.

HOP 2: Ensenada to Turtle Bay is

300 n.m. This longest hop starts with a pleasant 140 n.m. of coastal cruising, then one jump offshore to cross Bahia

Photo from “Mexico Boating Guide”

Photo by Pat Rains

Photo from “Mexico Boating Guide”

Turtle Bay is Half Way! The fuel pier and anchorage front this remote fishing village.

Southbound Itinerary: Independent boaters can hop down the Pacific side of Baja in four easy legs. Here’s Leg 3 from Turtle Bay to Santa Marina near Mag Bay.

Paperwork Cha Cha: Cruisers are clearing into Mexico at Ensenada’s CIS office.

Catalina Connection

Catalina Island Medical Center Changes Name to Catalina Island Health, Partners with UCI Health

By: LOG STAFF

AVALON — Catalina Island Medical Center announced that it has changed its name to Catalina Island Health, which is debuting a new logo and branding to re ect the name change and the center’s formal a liation with UCI Health.

“We are so much more than just a medical center or hospital. Catalina Island Health is a pillar in the community, providing so much more than acute care and checkups,” said Catalina Island Health CEO Jason Paret. “With our recent a liation with UCI Health, ‘health’ is a term that encompasses everything from acute care to good tness and preventative care. We feel the name

The Bathtub Races in 1973

By: LOG STAFF

The Bathtub Races in San Diego, often referred to as the “San Diego Bayfair World Championship Bathtub Race,” was an annual event held during the San Diego Bayfair, a hydroplane boat race on Mission Bay. Pictured above, participants are preparing to launch in the 1973 Bathtub Races in Mission Bay. The races were held at Crown Point Shores as part of activities celebrating

Crossword

‘Catalina Island Health’ better represents our broader mission.”

Catalina Island Health will continue to accept the same insurance regardless of the name change and partnership with UCI Health. Each hospital’s assets liabilities, and board of directors remain separate, but services are coordinated. “The a liation with UCI Health creates more opportunities for patients and their families to have greater access to high-quality, a ordable care, closer to home,” Paret said.

Catalina Island Health does not intend to change sta ng levels or consolidate existing clinical services, but rather, increase access to services. As one of

San Diego’s America’s Finest City Week, August 24 - 31, 1973. The Bathtub Races were a quirky and entertaining part of the larger Bayfair event.

The San Diego Bayfair is an annual powerboat racing event held on Mission Bay. It’s a three-day event featuring various types of powerboat races, entertainment, exhibits, food vendors and more. The event typically takes place in September and is one of the largest and most prestigious powerboat races on the West Coast. The event board has postponed the event until 2024 due to increasing production costs.

The Bathtub Races involved participants modifying bathtubs into makeshift watercraft, often with added wheels, propellers and other creative engineering to

Southern California’s largest acute-care hospitals, UCI Health can extend more of its award-winning services to strategic partners like Catalina Island Health.

The result is the execution of a shared vision of providing high-quality, value-based care for patients and communities. “This a liation is about preserving and enhancing our patients’ experience,” added Mr. Paret. “The result is the execution of a

turn them into race-worthy vessels. The rules restricted the engine to 8 horsepower and the weight to a minimum of 350 pounds, including the driver. These modi ed “bathtubs” are then raced on the waters of Mission Bay.

Participants, often in teams, dressed up and decorated their bathtubs in elaborate and imaginative ways to add to the fun and spectacle of the event. The

shared vision of providing high quality, value-based care for patients and communities.”

lighthearted races provide a humorous and entertaining aspect to the overall Bayfair festivities.

Crossword solution on page 21

Catalina Island Medical Center has changed its name to Catalina Island Health to reflect the name change and the center’s formal a liation with UCI Health.

Sailing

Set Sail with Sail San Diego

By BILL MORRIS

Setting o on a coastal cruise and harnessing the power of the wind is one of the most exhilarating and ful lling experiences we can enjoy in life. Numerous sailing clubs and rental companies dot the northern edge of San Diego Bay, beckoning us to try out their vessels, even if only for a couple of hours, to see if sailing ts our style.

Of all these establishments, one family-owned sailing excursion service stands out as a model for the rest: Sail San Diego in America’s Cup Harbor. This small, family-owned business, managed by Chaluim Muir, also known as “Captain Cal,” specializes in catering to individual guests and small groups, turning sailing fantasies into reality with day excursions on San Diego Bay, tailored to the wishes of each group onboard their sailing vessels.

Sail San Diego’s dedication to meeting customer needs in terms of sailing style and di erent levels of experience among clients has garnered a number-one rating out of the 550 boat and tour companies on TripAdvisor for San Diego.

If you have been tossing around the idea of learning to sail, but have not settled on committing the time and funds necessary to undertake this pastime seriously, the rst step is to try it out for a day. Many a would-be sailor has spent a fortune on an old boat, looking forward to that far-o day when he can cross oceans under the power of canvas without ever getting out there on the water where he can feel the vessel heal over in the wind, trimming helm and sails for the best mix of speed and comfort.

Before buying and out tting a boat, and eventually learning whether sailing is in your future, take advantage of Sail San Diego to test your own visceral reaction to being under sail. You will feel

secure knowing there is a USCG-licensed captain at the helm, a highly experienced ocean skipper who is responsible for assuring an exciting yet safe outing as you acclimate to the fascinating sport of ocean sailing.

Sail San Diego, a “boutique, family-run sailing company,” which has been in operation for 33 years, is one of the city’s oldest private sailing charter companies. Although relatively small with only seven boats in its eet, the company has diversi ed its services to include group and private charters, whale watching, sailing lessons from beginning to advanced and corporate team-building regattas.

While out on the water, you can expect the kind of treatment you would nd on a luxury cruise line, with cocktails, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres close at hand. So if your primary goal for the day is to luxuriate under sail while the skipper sails the boat, you can expect to be accommodated to your satisfaction.

On the other hand, if you are using the day trip as a rst step toward learning how to sail, particularly on a large coastal bay, you can use the experience as a step toward navigating a sailing vessel on open water.

Feel free to ask the skipper about how you can acquire the knowledge and experience needed to sail o shore. It is one thing to study basic lessons with a book and practice on calm water in a dinghy, yet quite another to set out on a huge bay or out in the ocean on a large yacht. You can expect your captain to know about appropriate sizes and types of sailing craft you can use as stepping stones to sailing your own vessel, not only on San Diego Bay, but to California’s Channel Islands as well.

To be sure, San Diego is home to numerous sailing and motor yacht excursion services. City Cruises o ers bay excursions with its eet of four large

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ships. Passenger capacity ranges from 100 to 1,200 guests, depending on vessel size.

Catamaran Cruises, with its 58-foot catamaran “Aolani,” can carry up to 48 passengers on harbor party cruises. This is the perfect vessel for corporate events, whale watching and luxury weddings for customers who want to be pampered

while enjoying their harbor adventure. What makes Sail San Diego stand out is its choice of medium-size yachts large enough for comfort yet still o ering an authentic sailing experience for groups looking for fun, excitement and perhaps some hands-on experience while enjoying their bay adventure.

Capt. Kris Green of Sail San Diego gives his guests a quick briefing regarding vessel safety and procedures before setting out for a day sail on San Diego Bay.

A pair of 40-foot Catalina 400s from Sail San Diego slice the water across San Diego Bay.

U.S. Team for 2023 Youth Sailing Worlds

By: LOG STAFF

The U.S. Team has been confirmed for the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championships from Dec. 8-16 in Búzios, Brazil. T he event is an annual international sailing competition for sailors under the age of 19. It is one of the most prestigious events in youth sailing and is organized by World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport.

The championships serve as a platform for young sailors worldwide to showcase their skills and compete at a high level. The championships aim to promote youth sailing and provide a pathway for athletes to progress in the sport. The U.S. will be part of 10 of 11 events (the team will not send a representative for the Formula Kite Female event).

The U.S. Team set to compete in Brazil includes:

• • Formula Kite Male – Mani Pahuatini (Kailua, Hawaii)

• • 29er Mixed – Tyler Lamm (Palm Beach, Fla.) and Andrew Lamm (Palm Beach, Fla.)

• • 29er Female – Laura Hamilton (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) and Carolina Zager (Miami)

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• i420 Mixed – Freddie Parkin (Riverside, Conn.) and Asher Beck

(Cos Cob, Conn.)

• • i420 Female – Callie Hammond (Larchmont, N.Y.) and Ava Stevens (Darien, Conn.)

• • ILCA 6 Male – Nicholas Mueller (Whittier, Calif.)

• • ILCA 6 Female – Audrey Foley (Miami)

ON THE HORIZON

By: LOG STAFF

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

59th International Yacht Race San Diego – Ensenada

SAN DIEGO — On Oct. 6, the Southwestern Yacht Club will host the 2023 Little Ensenada International Yacht Race. The Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The R acing Rules of Sailing. All immigra-

tion instructions, a s shown on the event website, must be followed, and all required forms must be filled out according to those instructions and submitted to be eligible for the race. The Regatta is open to all members of organizations affiliated with US Sailing. To be considered an entry in t he event, a boat shall complete all registration requirements and pay all fees. The required entry fee is $120 per boat. The first warning for the first class is scheduled for 11:25 a.m. The racing area will be the Pacific Ocean from the Coronado Roads to Ensenada, Mexico. The awards presentation will take place at 3 p.m. on Oct. 7. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_ uploads/26945/SDENSNoR20231.pdf.

2023 Shallow Water Series

• ViQFOiL Youth Male – Makani Andrews (Kaneohe, Hawaii)

• • iQFOiL Youth Female – Sage Andrews (Kaneohe, Hawaii)

• • Nacra 15 Mixed – Cody Roe (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) and Brooke Mertz (Parkland, Fla.)

Corinthian Yacht Club is inviting all dinghies to the 2023 Shallow Water Series on Oct. 7. The Shallow Water Series is a four-event series throughout the year, comprised of one to five races per event. This series shall be governed by the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing. The event is open to dinghies between 12 and 18 feet in length. Dinghies are defined as open centerboard, daggerboard, or leeboard boats. To be eligible t o compete in the race, competitors must register at the Regatta Network. Competitors under 18 must have their entry form signed by a parent or guardian. The entry fee for each day of racing will be $15. Competitors may enter the four-day series for $45. Prizes will be awarded each day after racing at the club. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit h ttps:// www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/regatta_uploads/25546/2023_ ShallowWaterSeries_NORFINAL.pdf.

CYC Fall Sport/ Small Boat Regatta

The Coronado Yacht Club will host the CYC Fall Sport/ Small Boat Regatta from Oct. 14-15. The Regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the current version of The Racing Rules of Sailing. NAVAL and CRUISE SHIP PROTECTION ZONE: The Naval and Cruise Ship Protection Zone is a

Additionally, U.S. Sailing has confirmed the selection procedures for the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championship to be held July 13-20 at Lake Garda, Italy. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit https://shorturl.at/klpQ0.

500-yard regulated water area surrounding all US Naval and Cruise S hip Vessels. All vessels within 500 yards of such vessel shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain safe course and speed and proceed as directed by an official patrol. No vessel is allowed within 100 yards of Naval and Cruise Ship traffic. Limited to fleets of 3 or more sport/small boats, skippers members in good standing of Yacht Clubs or Sailing Organizations recognized by US Sailing. Previous fleets that have entered are Mercury; Moth; F18; Laser; 420; FJ; J70; J24; Harbor 20; Martin 16; Hansa; Finns. Other fleets are welcome as well. All entries must be submitted by Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. The regatta entry fee is $55, and late fees are $65 starting Oct. 7. There will be two courses for this Regatta: Glorietta Bay and San Diego Bay. Most fleets will be scheduled for the South San Diego Bay. Martin 16’s and Hansa’s are scheduled for the Glorietta Bay course. The San Diego South Bay venue will have a starting area around buoy 30. This will be a Windward – Leward racecourse. Trophies will be handed out to the top finishers of each class post-racing on Sunday. For the complete Notice of Race, please visit h ttps:// www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/ regatta_uploads/26787/FallSmallBoatRegatta2023.pdf.

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Laura Hamilton (Fort Lauderdale, FL) and Carolina Zager (Miami, FL) with coach Phil Muller after they qualified to represent the US in the Girls’ Skiff (29er) at the U.S. Youth Sailing Championship this past June.

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Catch That Bass by Topwater Fishing

By: LOG STAFF

Topwater fishing is a style where lures or bait are worked on the water’s surface to attract fish that feed near the top of the water column. Topwater fishing aims to mimic prey or insects found on the water’s surface, prompting predatory fish to strike and capture the bait.

There are tricks that will lead you to a successful day of topwater fishing, including:

1. Use of surface lures: Specialized lures, known as topwater lures, are typically used in this style of fishing. These lures are designed to float or stay near the water’s surface, imitating insects, small fish or other creatures that fish may feed on.

2. Action and movement: Anglers use various techniques to impart action to the lure, creating movement and splashing on the water’s surface. This action is designed to trigger a fish’s predatory instincts, enticing it to strike.

3. V isual and auditory attraction : Topwater lures are designed to produce visual and auditory cues that mimic distressed or feeding prey. Fish are drawn to the surface by the commotion and the perception of an easy meal.

4 . S pecies and locations : Topwater fishing is prevalent for freshwater and saltwater game fish, including bass, pike, muskie, trout, redfish, tarpon and more. Different regions and fish species may have their preferred topwater lures and techniques.

5. E xciting strikes: One of the appeals of topwater fishing is the excitement of witnessing a fish strike on t he surface. The strikes are often explosive and visible, providing a thrilling and memorable fishing experience.

6. T ime of day : Topwater fishing is typically more effective during low-light conditions, such as dawn and dusk, when fish are more likely to feed near the surface. However, it can still be successful at other times, depending on the fish species and their feeding patterns.

When it comes to topwater fishing for bass, choosing the best lure can depend on various factors, including the time of year, water conditions, bass behavior and personal angler preferences. Buzzbaits are a popular choice amongst seasoned anglers. Buzzbaits have a propeller or blade that creates noise and surface disturbance as it’s retrieved, resembling a fleeing baitfish or insect. They’re excellent for covering water quickly and drawing aggressive strikes.

Given its extensive coastline, numerous lakes and rivers and diverse fish populations, California offers a wide range of opportunities for topwater fishing. Pay a visit to Clear Lake, Shasta

Lake, Pyramid Lake or

areas from San Diego to Los Angeles.

O verall, topwater fishing is a dynamic and engaging fishing technique that

allows anglers to target fish feeding near the surface. It requires skill and finesse to effectively work the lure to entice fish into striking, making it a favored technique among many anglers.

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Many lakes have shallow areas, especially around the shorelines, conducive to topwater fishing. Topwater lures work best in shallower waters, allowing anglers to use this technique in lakes effectively.

San Clemente local Blake had a fun day on the water catching his first bluefin tuna on an iron rod.

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2023 Spiny Lobster Season

By: LOG STAFF

The 2023-2024 recreational spiny lobster season will start at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 and run through March 20, 2024. This start time is 12 hours earlier than prior years. The recreational season will now open each year at 6 p.m. on the Friday before the first Wednesday in October. It will close at 11:59 p.m. on the first Wednesday after Mar. 15. This season structure aims to ensure sustainable lobster populations and aligns with the lobsters’ molting and breeding cycles.

The spiny lobster fishery occurs in the Southern California Bight, ranging from Point Conception to the U.S.-Mexico border, including areas surrounding the offshore Channel Islands. Spiny lobster fishing is only allowed in districts 18, 19, 20 and 20A.

Fishing effort is highest and closest to shore during the first half of the lobster season from October to December, when fishermen generally set their traps inside 10 fathoms. As the season progresses, water cools nearshore, and winter storms cause lobster to move offshore. Fishermen respond to this movement by setting their traps in deeper water, reaching as deep

Mexico Report

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Vizcaino. If we must stop before crossing Vizcaino, consider the roomy anchorage outside San Quintin for good shelter from northwest wind.

Turtle Bay lies almost half way down Baja. Thanks to its large overnight anchorage with good shelter in almost all weathers, this is the most popular stop. As a remote fishing village, Turtle Bay has only dirt streets, but clean diesel is usually available. Either a panga with fuel tank will come to us at anchor, or we’ll go Med moor to the tall diesel pier. Ashore are several small grocery stores and restaurants, two schools, a medical clinic, baseball diamond and abalone nursery.

Leg 3: Turtle Bay to Santa Maria Bay is 235 n.m. Again, after an initial 100 n.m. of coastal cruising, we gradually open with the Baja coast. (Bahia Asuncion is an easy anchoring stop before we jump off.) We cross 160 n.m. on a direct offshore course to Cabo San Lazaro, then zip into nearby Santa Maria Bay anchorage. Excellent fishing is found en route over the Thetis Banks, so some boats catch dinner before reaching Santa Maria.

In prevailing northwest conditions, we anchor in the north end of the bay, and stay well outside the breakers for a calm night. In daylight, we’ll watch panga fishermen who must ford the breakers to reach their tiny fish camp up a salt creek in the mangroves. Brilliant white sand ringing this bay is actually a low berm or window into Magdalena Bay proper, so from out here the tops of ships

as 40 fathoms. Typically, 80% of the season’s total landings are made before the end of January; some fishermen pull their traps and stop fishing then.

California spiny lobsters are harvested by means of lobster traps. Most traps are constructed of rectangular mesh not less than 1 ½ inches by 3 ½ inches. Each trap has to have a rigid rectangular escape gap with ins ide measurements not less than 2 ⅜ inches by 11 ½ inches for undersized individuals to e scape. Traps must have 2 ⅜-inches openings the length of the two sides of the trap and not more than 2 ⅜ inches above and parallel to the floor of the trap. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), traps must include a “destruct device.” Lobster traps are generally set individually and must have a buoy attached to each of them to identify that specific trap. Additionally, the buoy must contain the permit holder’s

might be seen traveling on the inside. This sand berm is a good place to walk the dog and stretch our legs.

Alternately, if south wind and seas had threatened, we could have added 60 n.m. to this leg in order to enter Mag Bay and anchor up at Man of War Cove for better shelter.

Leg 4: Santa Maria to Cabo San Lucas is 200 n.m. While passing the mouth of Mag Bay in November, December and January, we always see whales cavorting in the outgoing tides. From Cabo San Lazaro, we can lay a straight 130 n.m. course to a point four miles off Cabo Falso, a dramatic site with its historic lighthouse. (If seas are too big as we open with the coast, we could move in a bit and stay five of six miles off this regular shoreline.)

Turn the corner at Cabo Falso and by five more miles we’re peeking in through El Arco at the boating action at Cabo San Lucas, our destination. Inside the harbor are two fuel docks, one boat yard and four marinas with more than 500 slips, but few vacancies due to 12-month rentals. No problema! We can anchor on the narrow sand shelf just north of the harbor jetties.

Or, because Los Cabos means multiple cabos, we can proceed another 16 n.m. east to the harbor at the other cabo, San Jose del Cabo. Inside are 300 slips, a fuel dock and Marine Group Boat Works with its 150-ton Travelift.

Both cabos provide us yatistas (Spanish for cruisers) with palm-tree scenery, fabulous fishing, tangy Margatitas and a warm welcome. Congratulations. We’ve just hopped down Baja in four easy legs.

commercial fishing license identification number followed by the letter “P.”

P lease note that regulations can change, so verifying the current season dates and regulations with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or other official sources is essential to obtain the most up-to-date and accurate

Maritime Institute

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more courses for our students. We are currently adding a curriculum for LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) as an example and creating a program to train people to work in shipyards/boatyards to relieve the shortage of skilled people to help with repairs.”

After Abrams combined the two companies, he added a third element into the equation – media.

“ Training is sharing what has been done in the past,” said Abrams. “Here’s how we have done things, and I’m going to train you on how we have done things in the past. The media is telling people about what’s going on today. Here’s what’s happening now.”

To achieve the goal of reporting the latest in industry news, he purchased the digital rights to Pacific Maritime Magazine , a publication that had announced it was shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After preserving the title (and its sister publication, F ishermen’s News), Abrams reintroduced them to print. He then found himself in a conversation with the owner of Navigator Publishing. One thing led to another, and today, Abrams publishes four magazines: P acific Maritime, Professional Mariner, Ocean Navigator and Fishermen›s News, and one newspaper, The Log. The cohort of publications is the product of what is now Maritime Publishing.

information before planning any lobster-fishing activities. Additionally, local regulations and marine protected areas may have specific rules and restrictions related to lobster fishing, so always check those as well to comply with the law and contribute to sustainable fishing practices.

The goal was not to grow an expansive media business but to create great content that is readily available to students. The publications also offer a platform for students and teachers to engage with like-minded mariners. In addition, the collective thoughts of the school regarding training are included in the content to enrich the dialogue spawned from the publications.

“We’re trying to create awareness of the industry, and that’s again something that the publishing side of our business can do – is create awareness of the industry,” said Abrams. “There is a lack of awareness in schools about opportunities in the maritime industry, and we are trying to change that and create that dialogue and awareness in junior high and high school. We need new mariners.”

The goal of this collaborative relationship between the Maritime Institute a nd Maritime Publishing is to help San Diego see its maritime industry grow by introducing new, prepared, and informed mariners.

F or more information regarding Maritime Institute, please visit https:// maritimeinstitute.com/. For more information on Maritime Publishing, please v isit https://maritimepublishing.com/.

The reporter creating this story has a pre-existing relationship with the Maritime Institute. Every effort has been made to maintain fairness, accuracy, and impartiality in the coverage of the subject matter.

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Adult lobsters inhabit rocky areas from the intertidal zones to depths of 70 m (240 feet) or more, sheltered in crevices.

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FALL OFFSHORE FISHING SEASON IS OFF AND RUNNING WITH BLUEFIN, YELLOWFIN, DORADO AND MORE!

By Bob Vanian of 976Bite.com

The 2023 fall offshore fishing season is present here and now and it is off to a fine start with good to very good mixed bag offshore fishing going on for bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna and dorado along with a few yellowtail and striped marlin. The fall months can provide some of the best offshore fishing of the year as the fish tend to group up in pockets of warm water and sometimes go on feeding sprees to get ready to migrate to warmer waters for the winter. There are a lot of fish around right now that are spread out over many miles of ocean and things appear to be setting up for a fine fall fishing season.

Bluefin tuna have been running from 15 to 250-plus pounds with the majority of the fish being in the 25 to 60 pound range. Yellowfin tuna have been mostly in the 15 to 40 pound class with some larger fish to 60 pounds occasionally found in the mix. The current hot bite area for the mix of bluefin, yellowfin, dorado and a few yellowtail is in the area of the Corner for boats fishing 30 to 36 miles 252 to 254 degrees from Point Loma. The great news is that there are also mixed bag catches of these fish coming from lots of other areas that include the 9 Mile Bank, the 182 Spot, the 178 Spot, the area 4 to 12 miles off the coast between La Jolla and Camp Pendleton, the 267 Spot off Dana Point, the 209 Spot, the 181 Spot, the 138 Spot, the 312 Spot, the 43 Fathom Spot and the area 5 to 14 miles to the southeast of Pyramid Head at San Clemente Island. Some of the better sportboat and private boat trips have been posting mixed bag catches that include limits of bluefin tuna along with a good numbers of yellowfin tuna and dorado.

Those wishing to focus on fishing for the larger bluefin with less available in the way of dorado and yellowfin activity have been finding bluefin biting at the Tanner Bank, the Cherry Bank, the 381 Spot, the 499 Spot and the deep water outside of the Farnsworth Bank. The bluefin have been biting during the night and the day with the best chances at the larger bluefin usually coming during the dark.

Kelp paddies, porpoise schools, trolling strikes, spots of breaking fish, spots of breezing fish, meter marks and sonar marks have been leading to the dorado, yellowfin, bluefin and yellowtail. Sardines have been working well for bait along with kite fished flying fish (for bluefin), Colt Snipers, knife jigs, poppers and surface iron. Trolling strikes are also being reported on bluefin, yellowfin and dorado with cedar plugs, feathers, Halco plugs, Nomad Madmac jigs, Rapalas and spreader bar rigs all being effective.

Striped marlin fishing is currently on the scratchy side of things but 8 days ago there was very good striped marlin fishing for boats fishing the Pesky’s Tournament. When last biting well the best a rea was in the region of the 286 Spot inside of the West End of Catalina and even though the bite has currently slowed the area of the 286 Spot and the nearby ridge above the West End of Catalina remain the best zones for a chance at a marlin. My estimation was that there was one marlin caught and released from this zone over the past weekend.

The marlin fishing in the San Diego region has also been scratchy with just an occasional marlin encounter being reported incidental to tuna fishing for boats working areas such as 3 to 10 miles off La Jolla, 2 to 4 miles off Mission Bay, the 178 Spot, the 9 Mile Bank, the 182 Spot and the Corner.

The fishing at Los Coronado Islands is pretty much of an unknown with regard to recent reports in that Los Coronado Islands have not received much attention due to the good offshore fishing going on in nearby offshore waters. At last report, the surface fishing was good for calico bass at the Middle Grounds and there was a bit of yellowtail activity found off the lighthouse at the south tip of South Island.

The bottom fishing around Los Coronado Islands has been very good for a mix of reds, rockfish and whitefish along with a chance at a bonus lingcod.

The best areas for the mixed bag bottom fishing have been to the northwest, north and northeast of North Island in 25 to 60 fathoms.

An important reminder to anglers fishing in United States waters is that the fishing for rockfish in Nearshore waters and the fishing for Nearshore rockfish species no matter where they are caught is currently closed. Please refer to the Department of Fish and Wildlife website for a ll the details about the closed areas and the closed species at www.wildlife.ca.gov.

Anglers need to know that the current closure regulations are in effect through December 31, 2023 when the “regular” seasonal rockfish closure will come into effect and be in effect from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.

The fishing along the San Diego County coast has been good for a mix of calico bass, sand bass, bonito, sculpin, whitefish and sheephead and there has also been a chance at catching a bonus yellowtail, halibut or white seabass.

Calico bass have been providing most of the surface fishing activity along the San Diego County coast with productive areas being the Imperial Beach Pipeline, the hard bottom to the northeast of Buoy #3 at Point Loma, the Dropoff at Point Loma, the Green Tank, La Jolla, Solana Beach, Leucadia, South Carlsbad, the Barn and San Onofre. Captain Joe Cacciola of the Sea Star with Sea Star Sportfishing and the Oceanside Sea Center reports that calico bass have been biting for them at kelp bed and hard bottom areas off South Carlsbad, Leucadia and Solana Beach.

Sand bass have also been biting in spots and pretty good to sometimes good numbers of sand bass and lots of sculpin have been biting at the Imperial Beach Pipeline and the Point Loma Pipeline.

A new surface fishing development has been that bonito are biting off Imperial Beach and Point Loma. Some bonito have been biting while sitting on the anchor and fishing for bass and sculpin and other catches of bonito are being made by getting trolling strikes and then drifting and fishing with flylined sardines.

The yellowtail fishing along the San Diego County coast has been mostly slow but there has been an occasional yellowtail caught off La Jolla. Look for areas o f bait, working birds, breaking fish, meter marks and sonar marks to locate yellowtail at La Jolla. The best zone has been fishing from the outskirts of the upper end of the MLPA closure zone at the lower end of La Jolla on up to the upper end of La Jolla in 7 to 35 fathoms with the 7 to 20 fathom depths being the best. Once yellows are located, try surface iron, yo-yo iron and sardines or mackerel that are flylined or fished down deep on a dropper loop rig.

Halibut fishing along the San Diego County coast has been producing an occasional legal sized halibut. A couple of the better areas for halibut have been off Imperial Beach and at the sandy bottom next to the structure of the sunken NEL tower or the structure of the Yukon shipwreck off Mission Beach. A good depth range off Imperial Beach has been in 37 to 50 feet and 50 feet has been a good depth off Mission Beach.

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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13’MERCURYM4002014

Mercury50.Usedafewtimeseach summer.Withtrailerandcover.Locatedin MarinaDelRey.$17,000. CallJim:646-645-4445or email j.elliott@jgeco.com

20’3”HIGHFIELDPATROL 600SERIES with150HPYamaha.This2023Dealer DemoBoatforsale@20hours.Istotally loadedwithalltheextras.$66,000. ShelterIslandInflatables,call619-222-1200 email kim@shelterislandinflatables.com

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16’MARLONWELDED UTILITYBOAT

w/25HPSuzuki&MinnKotaPowerdrive trollingmotor.0hrs/fullloaded.$19,950. ShelterIslandInflatables Call619-222-1200 email kim@shelterislandinflatables.com

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MID-CENTURYGLASPAR: Allnew/restoredto period,2019/20thengaraged.Newkeel, stringers,interiordecks,LP,upholstery,trailer. Yamaha25,newriggingandaccessories. $15,800.Call714-325-2440.

22’DUFFYBAYISLAND2019

W/SLIP

NEWPORTHARBOR.HEATED.Excellent Condition,upgraded.Blackexterior, canvastop.120v3000wINVERTER.Slip: $750mo.NEWBATTERIES.$59,000 incl/tax.ORBESTOFFER. Duff:949-903-6794

22’SEAWAY CENTERCONSOLE1981

RepoweredVolvodiesel,Duoprop outdrivenewlyserviced.Electronics included.Newbottompaint,fueltank.All clean.Simplefishmachine,cruiserready togo.$39,500/obo.949-433-9190

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22’BOSTONWHALERDAUNTLESS2007: Originalowner.Lowmiles.LocatedinNewport Harbor.$39,000.Call714-292-4074.

23’UNIFLITEEXPRESS1967: I/Ocompletely restored,neweverything.Waterskiorovernight inCatalina.292HP,110hours.Radar,plotter, GPS,auto-pilot,Hydraulicsteering.$60,000. Chuck:760-518-5148.

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29’BLACKFIN,1994

Excellentconditionandwelllookedafter. Boathousekeptuntil2019.TwinVolvo dieselsRecentlytraileredtoSanDiego. Recentsurvey.$130,000.Contact Jackson:920-819-8049, jackson@wsyachtbrokers.com

34’MARINETRADEREUROPA1977FOR

SALE: FullSurveycompleted11/20,withmany repairsandupgradescompleted.Fiberglass hull,FordLehman120HPdieselengine (single).Beautifulallmahoganyinteriorwith carvedtrimmingandcarvelinteriorflooring. Largev-berthwithplentyofstorage.Bottom painted11/20,batteriesingreatconditionwith plentyoflife.UpdatedGPS,newtoilet2022. Readytoharborcruiseorheadtotheislands. **SOLD**

38’CHRISCRAFTCOMMANDER1966: Fiberglass.Goodforfishing/liveaboard.GPS, AIS,VHF,fishfinder,chartplotter.Newinterior upholstery.Recentyardworkcompleted.Sleeps fiveadults.$21,000.Call619-890-5529oremail patrirarch6464@gmail.com

THISBAYLINER45PILOTHOUSE isaremarkablycomfortableboat,with twodoublestaterooms,twoheadsand showers,andathirdstatroom/office.An aftcockpitleadsdirectlyintoalarge salon,withafullgalley.Aroomypilot houseandanopenflubridgeandsun deckfinishthearrangement.Theboatis onamooring.Haspeenaperfect, comfortableliveaboardandvacation getaway.$118,000.Callforfurther details/photos:949-500-3440

36’CARVER360 SPORTSEDAN2005

30’CRUISERS2980ESPRIT1989: Dual-Helm Sportfisher.Twin270HPCrusaders.20MPH+, (2)100gFuel,45gWater,Chart-plotter,VHF, Windlass,Bait-tank.Sleeps6.$41,500. ShorelineMarina,LB.Capt.Mase: 562-494-3885, Maesonic@msn.com

Luxuriousandstylishofferingan exceptionalboatingexperience.Recent interiorupgradesincludenewcouches, television,refinishedcounter,more. $155,000.ShorelineYachtGroup,Troy: 310-720-6999

Summer’shere,timetofish!Talland broadbeamedwithclassicSilverton lines.Greatforfishingandfamily.Price reduced:$249,900.

ShorelineYachtGroup,Steven: 310-720-6999

48’PACIFICASPORTFISHER1983

EnclosedBridge,Offshorefishing/Diving. 950gfuel,wellmaintained,200gwater,2 heads,1shower,1masterstateroom queenbed,forwardbunkssleeps3.Down Galley,Airconditioning,twin871Detroit Deisels,120kwNorthernLights generator,110kwNewKolergenerator,4 steeringstations,Furuno48-mileRadar, Watermaker,12’Caribeskiff25hp Johnson,Marlinfightingchair.$228,000. 310-490-2364

31’SEARAYSUNDANCER3101999:

REDUCED!$42,500.Repoweredin2015with NEWMarinePower350hptwinengines.Brand newRaymarineRadarwith9”screen.Brand newAIS.Upgradedfullcockpitbiminiand canvascover.Includes9’Achillestenderwith Nissan5hpoutboardengine.ContactJack: 323-422-8966

Immaculatenewlisting.Extremelywell equippedoneownervessel.Diesel sippingCummins425hpwithjustover 1,000hours.$260,000.ShorelineYacht Group,Paul:949-306-7135, cap10paul@aol.com

Newtothemarket!Lowhoursonrebuilt dieselengines.Inexcellentcondition. Newisinglass.$199,000. ShorelineYachtGroup,Nick: 310-748-5409, yachtbroker@pacbell.net

31’SEARAY310

SUNDEANCER2007

Newtomarket!Freshwaterkeptuntiljust lastyear.Timelesslines,beautifulfinish andfeaturerich.$137,500.

ShorelineYachtGroup,Steven: 310-254-4081

Twin370hpCumminsdiesels.New canvas.eisinglass.Interiorshows extremelywellforherage.Spaciousand openfloorplan.$79,900.ShorelineYacht Group,Kimberly:213-798-5117, kimberly@kimberlyforyachts.com

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36’LUHRSCONVERTIBLE2007

37’MAXUM3700SCR2000

42’SILVERTON CONVERTIBLE2006

43’MIKELSON SPORTFISHER1998

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50’BENETEAU MONTECARLOMC52015

LocatedNewportBeach,ca.$699,000. Freshwatervesseluntil18monthsago. 400hoursonVolvoIPSD6Diesels. CallortextKoryat801-550-2628.

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

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48’1949/2024ChrisCraft.$200,000. Toberestoredas-new.Includesincome asanLLCCharterCompany.

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67’MIKELSON1994

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

118’YACHTFISHERCONCEPT 1992/2024

JackSarindesign,24’9beam,6’draft, twin1450hpdiesels,twin50KwNorthern Lights,5staterooms,6300gallonfuel,900 galwater,400galholding,naiad stabilizers.$5m.JeremyAnderson: 949-943-9994, MrSportfish@gmail.com

BLUEWATERCATAMARAN: Provenocean readymotorsailorisaCrowther-built50’ aluminumcatlaunchedin1995.Herfamous Captain/builder/soleowner,CharlesMooreis readytosell:562-900-7958.

16’JOELWHITEHAVEN121/2: Gaff-rigged sloop,stripplankedAtlanticwhitecedaron streambentoakframes,bronzefastened. $12,000/obo.Contactscarpy47@aol.com, 619-694-7696

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25’BENETEAU25

FARRDESIGN1998

AwinnderwithextensiveGREATsail inventory.“RadicalDeparture”hasbeen DRYsailedandisinexceptional condition.Trailer,motoriincluded. $19,995.Dennis:949-500-6453

30’CATALINAMK-II: Clean,wellmaintained. NewWesterbekeM-25XPdiesel2019,NEW standingrigging2018;NEWfueltank2012; mastoverhaul2012.Racingequipped:135& 155genoaswithlotsofracingleft,roller-furling headstay,adjustablebackstay,reefingsystem, whiskerpoleonmast-mountedtrackforquick sets,2-bladedfoldingpropw/3-bladefixedprop forcruising.$24,000.760-585-8495

35.5’HUNTERLEGEND1990: Yanmar3GM, Northsails,rollerjib,spinnaker,depth/windinst, AP,CNGstove/waterhtr.Lasthauled/bottom paint7-20.11’Tender,8hp.$25,000,makeoffer. 714-728-4738.

30’CATALINA1984: Recentbottompaint,new coolingsystem.Wheelsteering.Refrigerator, microwave,stereo.Monthlybottomcleaning! DockedinAlamitosBay.Pricereduced! $20,500/obo.562-668-4668

36’FARR1994: 4mainsails,4jiband3 asymmetricalspinnakers.1symmetrical spinnaker.B&Ginstruments,RaymarineGPS plotter,auto-tiller.Manyotherextrasheets,parts andsails.$12,500.949-887-8836

40’HUNTER2014: TheMarlow-Hunter40 offerscomfotableandspacious accommodationsforupto6guests.Theinterior featuresamoderndesignwithhigh-qualityand amplenaturallight.$249,875.858-722-6668 (correctedph#)

41’C&C1984: Wellmaintained.Yanmardiesel. LocatedinAlamitosBay.PicturetakeninAvalon on7/29/2023.Moreinfoon yachtworld.com $34,900.Steve:310-877-5500,Mike: 760-636-6794

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60’MOORINGAVAILABLE

GoodlocationinNewportHarbor. Call949-275-1810

70’SLIP(SUBLET)ALAMITOSBAYBASIN1. Available11/15/23-5/01/24.Greatlocation!. $1,697/mo.CallJim:714-655-9640.

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

1992AMERICA’SCUPRACINGYACHT:

$5,000.Ownerpassedaway,cleartitle.ILMoro diVeneziaIV-ITA-16.76’Yacht-Located.in SanDiego.Recent:LowerRudderBearing,B& G-(over$10K)2019,Mast&StandingRigging -SouthernSpars,RunningRigging-Dyneema, AllWinches&Pedestalsrecentlyserviced. Winchesrecentlyresurfaced.200975hp YanmarDiesel-veryLowHours.2Mainsails: 3DL(needtobecuttofit),Jibs,Genoas, ReachingSails,SpareMast&Rig.CallBee: 619-739-1167, usa11sandiego@gmail.com

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Max55x15=$3500/mo.($3000 whenyoupurchaseboatthroughus*).

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40’MOORINGJ-69 onNewportBalboa Peninsula.ComeswithJensenCal34’sailboat. GreatlocationnexttothepierandMarinaPark. $37,000OBO.Call949-370-8836

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AVAILABLE: Bestlocation:(J),nearMarina ParkLighthouse,BalboaPeninsula,LidoIsle, RestaurantsandShopping.Easyaccessto MarinaPark(Harbor),marinaslips,bathrooms, andparking.BestkeptsecretinOC.Private mooringownership.**SOLD**

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RAREPAIR ofAdjacent18’ONshore +50’ OFFshoreMoorings.NewportFieldA.Fully serviced.Outstandinglocation:3blocksto downtownBalboa,2blockstoAnglingclub, veryclosetoferryandfueldock.$90k. 480-433-4817

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