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4C Dock Lines: Building women’s confidence on the water A seminar series – “Women on the Water” – teaches basic sailing skills and provides women with the training they need to have more confidence while navigating through local waters or the high seas. P. 17
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California Boating News Since 1971
No. 1052
June 16 - 29, 2017
Co-existing with Sea Lions: Don’t Become a Viral Hit
Yellowfin tuna recalled in potential Hepatitis A scare
2C DARK Newport Beach has a new BKGND harbormaster
Two seafood companies have issued a recall of yellowfin tuna due to potential Hepatitis A, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement. We have an initial list of venues where the infected fish might be found. P. 32
California Sea Lions might appear cute and playful but sometimes things go wrong whenever humans get too close to the pinniped species. Interacting with any animal in the wild comes with risks. Be sure to use common sense whenever you’re up close and personal with a sea lion. P. 14
Dennis Durgan has taken on the role of harbormaster one month prior to the city of Newport Beach assuming responsibility of harbor operations. P. 22
Standing
Watch
Will California’s boaters and drivers successfully revolt against gas tax hike?
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Gov. Jerry Brown might’ve signed a gas tax hike into law but many boaters and drivers are not giving up hope – they believe they can stop the tax before it’s too late. Has the tax ventured into fiscal impracticality? Are we past the point of no return? P. 6
Newport Sea Base Rowing merges with SoCal Scullers Newport Sea Base and Southern California Scullers formally announced a merger last month, bringing a youth boating/maritime center and competitive rowing organization together under the same roof. P. 19
Legislators still deliberating sea level rise, rigs-to-reefs proposals Final votes on a sea level rise database and whether to give oil companies an option to convert their rigs to reefs are expected to come in later this summer. P. 20
Rustic Palapas | South Pacific Charm | Ocean Views See page 23 for details
Redondo Beach shifts mooring management to private firm The moorings at Redondo Beach’s King Harbor are rarely used. It might take a while before anyone notices the local Harbor Patrol is no longer managing the open-water boat parking system. P. 12