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San Diego coalition hopes to combat illegal charter operations
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Should passenger-for-hire services be left entirely to the open market, free of government interference? Is formal regulation of illegal charters a means to ensure safety on the waters or another revenue stream for public agencies? P. 6
No. 1049
California Boating News Since 1971
May 5 - 18, 2017
Third audit report on Dana Point Harbor operations released
2C Dock Lines: Tips on buying a boat
Capt. Nicole Sours Larson shares a few tips on the boat-buying process. What is your budget? Does a boating lifestyle fit within the demands of your life? Is your family ready for such a large commitment? When is the best time to buy? Are you buying from the right place or person? P. 17
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Orange County’s top auditor released its third audit report on Dana Point Harbor’s operations in late April, but did not reveal any substantive or questionable activity. The audit’s release coincided with the possible announcement of a new (or old?) harbor manager. P. 14
Top catch smokes the competition at 42nd annual Halibut Derby
No finality for Oceanside’s Helgren’s Landing despite lease extension
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Oceanside’s City Council extended a lease with Helgren’s Sportfishing to remain at its location on the harbor until November. What happens once the sands of time run out on the extension is anyone’s guess, as all parties involved are still trying to come to terms on final plans. P. 16
Study: Overfishing becoming common on Baja’s Gulf coast Anglers and fishers on small boats are overcrowding sections of Baja California’s Sea of Cortez coast, causing overfishing and inefficient catch rates, according to a Scripps Institution of Oceanography study. P. 29
Are water uses in Newport Harbor too fast and furious? A Newport Beach City Council member assessment of a “river mentality” subculture developing at the local harbor met with disagreement from a Harbor Patrol sergeant. What is a “river mentality” and is such a subculture developing? P. 13
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Rustic Palapas | South Pacific Charm | Ocean Views See page 21 for details
This year’s top catch weighed in at 27.2 pounds – a far cry from some recent leader boards but big enough to give Reggie Beauvais the top prize in the 42nd annual Halibut Derby. P. 30
Infographic: NOAA releases data on fisheries enforcement NOAA released its latest annual report on April 5, highlighting the Office of Law Enforcement’s budgetary and regulatory numbers for 2016. What do the numbers reveal? Our latest infographic present the numbers. P. 18