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PREVIEW 4C Fred Hall Show kicks off 2017 calendar in Long Beach
The latest in fishing tackle, recreational vessels and other outdoors gear, products and services will be on full display at the Long Beach Convention Center beginning March 1 as the Fred Hall Show returns for a 71st year. P. 26
California Boating News Since 1971
No. 1044
Feb. 24 - Mar. 9, 2017
Federal transportation board urges boater education mandates
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A National Transportation Safety Board report called upon the U.S. Coast Guard to more actively monitor the interaction between recreational and commercial uses on local and regional waterways. Could boater education requirement be expanded? P. 16
Report: Anglers spend $2.4 billion in California California’s 2.7 million-plus anglers spent $2.4 billion and supported more than 35,000 jobs while fishing in the state, according to a report published by the American Sportsfishing Association. P. 34
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Cause of copper toxicity in Marina del Rey Harbor to be examined Los Angeles County will be studying the waters of Marina del Rey to determine whether there is a high level of copper pollution. The results will determine how county officials move forward in fulfilling a state mandate to regulate the painting of boat bottoms. P. 21
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Long Beach to host 2017 Congressional Cup regatta Some of the world’s best sailors will take residence at Long Beach Yacht Club in late March and early April as the 2017 Congressional Cup brings its second event of the World Match Tour to Southern California. P. 32
Standing Environmental
Watch
Proposal to abolish EPA would be bad news for local marinas, fisheries
A member of Congress proposed eliminating the Environmental Protection Agency in hopes of giving local governments more oversight of green-themed policymaking. However are anglers and boaters better off without the EPA? P. 6
Jetpacks banned from Newport Harbor An experiment with jetpacks in Newport Beach’s local harbor is officially over as the City Council voted to ban the unique water-propelled vessel operations. However the vote is being challenged due to an alleged conflict of interest. P. 8
Law proposal would end tax breaks for second homes A tax incentive benefitting owners of recreational vessels could be eliminated from California law should a bill proposal make its way through the legislature and onto the governor’s desk for signature. P. 13
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