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BOATYARD GUIDE 2019
Boatyard Guide 2019, P. 23 No. 1089
California Boating News Since 1971
Nov. 16 - 29, 2018
Questions abound about Prowler vs. Attessa IV collision 2C Duffy Boats founder narrowly loses re-election campaign
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uthorities are still piecing together the strange crash between the 65-foot sportfishing vessel, Prowler, and a 332-foot superyacht, Attessa IV, which took place over the weekend leading up to Halloween. Who is found responsible for the collision, according to speculative posts on an online messaging board, might come down to a technology glitch or a lack of attention from one of the helms. What is the latest on this investigation and who will end up being liable? P. 12
arshall “Duffy” Duffield, inventor of the Duffy electric vessel, rocked the boat when he was elected mayor of Newport Beach. Duffy, in a turn of events, was not re-elected to Newport Beach’s City Council, this past election. P. 3
A Done Deal: Developers and Orange County Sign Lease for Dana Point Harbor Revitalization
Former San Diego Yacht Club commodore tied up in poaching case
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oaching is a serious offense, especially when the victim is California’s depleted abalone population. A bizarre abalone poaching case off of Catalina Island ended with a twist when the perpetrator of the crime was recognized as a one-time commodore of San Diego Yacht Club. P. 14
Dana Point Harbor’s revitalization plans, for more than 22 years, have been in limbo – until now. The county of Orange and developers, Dana Point Harbor Partners, signed a 66-year lease to rejuvenate the quaint harbor. Chatter about the commercial, hotel and marina plans have dripped from various sources, but will detailed renderings make an appearance soon? P. 21
Young angler wins fishing kayak at No Motor Tournament During this year’s No Motor Tournament, more young anglers turned out than at previous events. Elijah Gonzalez, a 10-year-old from Oxnard, ended up sweeping the event and won the grand prize, a fishing kayak. P. 39
Port of L.A. approves changes to AltaSea lease AltaSea was announced as a major player as the Port of L.A. began developing the area once known as Ports O’Call. The nonprofit maritime organization, however, appears to be in trouble due to utility services and other windfalls. Hopeful of buffering the damage, the Port District waived rent for the next few months, but will this be enough? P. 11
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