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Los Angeles Boat Show, P. 19 No. 1093
California Boating News Since 1971
Vessel management and environmental laws highlight new laws in effect
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Jan. 11 - 24, 2019
alifornia kicks off 2019 with a new governor – and a handful of new laws directly affecting anglers and boaters. Marine law enforcement officials, for example, might have an easier time impounding your vessel if they have probable cause it was used in the commission of a crime. Other laws cover abandoned vessels and endangered species. P. 18
Harbormaster James “JJ” Poindexter’s service to Catalina Island
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J Poindexter spent his life on Catalina Island, ultimately serving as Avalon’s harbormaster. The public servant looks back upon his career – and life on Southern California’s only populated island. P. 10
STANDING WATCH Choppy Waters: Will the future of boating ever find smooth sailing? B
oating industry leaders have been huddling together to discuss the future of boating. Is the future truly bleak? What are boaters and industry leaders actually doing to effectuate real changes? When will talk be converted into action? P. 6
Dock Lines: What services can boaters expect during government shutdown? The federal government was still shut down as of press time. Capt. Nicole dives into how the government shutdown affects Southern California’s boaters. At least nine governmental departments (plus a handful of smaller agencies) are dark. P. 17
Newport Beach Harbor Commission aims to revisit paddleboarding safety measures It appears the regulation of standup paddleboards will soon be on the Newport Beach Harbor Commission. Will the common but contentious personal watercraft activity gain favor of the Newport Beach City Council and local residents? P. 11
Pres. Trump signs Modern Fish Act into law The federal government shutdown did not prevent the Modern Fish Act, which was signed by Pres. Trump on Dec. 31, 2018, from becoming law. Angling and fishing groups were mostly in favor of the legislation, but a few corners worried the Modern Fish Act would reverse overfishing protections. P. 28
Jan. 10-13, 2019
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