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4C Special needs children, family enjoy day on the water Nearly 1,000 people filled the south end of Long Beach’s Marine Stadium, June 14, to give children – especially those with special needs – the opportunity to be out on the water as part of CSR Children’s Foundation’s Kid’s Day. P. 20
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No. 1055
California Boating News Since 1971
July 28 - Aug. 10, 2017
On-the-Water Safety:
What Could Go Wrong? Everything …
Plans to revitalize Mariners’ Mile in Newport Beach have been scrapped
2C DARK BKGND Balboa Yacht Club wins 51st
Newport Beach continues to struggle with its plans to revitalize the nauticalthemed Mariners’ Mile. The latest effort to create a revitalization plan was scrapped, with city officials going back to the drawing board for a reboot. P. 9
A 25-year-old man lost his life after reportedly falling off a standup paddleboard in Huntington Harbour. He wasn’t wearing a life vest and apparently did not know how to swim. What steps should you take to balance safety and enjoyment on the water? P. 14
Standing
Governor’s Cup
Newport Beach’s Balboa Yacht Club becomes the first host since 1980 to win the Governor’s Cup. Christophe Killian defeated New Zealand’s Leonard Takahashi to deliver the coveted youth sailing trophy to the Orange County yacht club. P. 25
U.S. Coast Guard Documentation: Know Your Paperwork Have you recently received a “Vessel Renewal Courtesy Notice” and realized it’s not an official notification from the U.S. Coast Guard? There are several third-party vendors hoping you’ll give them business when it comes time to update your paperwork. Read the fine print before you commit. P. 6
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Fishing license reform bill placed on Suspense File A proposal to convert California’s fishing license system to a 12-month cycle will have to wait until Sept. 1 before Assembly members begin deliberations as Senate Bill 187 was placed on the Suspense File. P. 29
Watch
Coastal Commission launches web tool for sea level rise assistance The California Coastal Commission hopes its new web tool will be educational and help combat the potential effect of sea level rise. Users of the web tool can study interactive maps, learn to be adaptive and discover proactive strategies in addressing sea level rise. P. 15
Dan Hernandez: 30 Years as the Face of California Fishing One of the most recognizable faces in sportsfishing made his first foray in the television world 30 years ago. Since then Dan Hernandez has taught people how to fish, introduced cooking techniques and launched a youth fishing foundation. P. 27