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No. 1090
Nov. 30 - Dec. 13, 2018
Deck the Hulls: Boat Parades for 2018
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Oceanside SEA Center continues to plan grand opening for spring 2019
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aterfront arenas bring the North Pole to the West Coast during the holiday season. With themes as simple as “rolling into the holidays” and as unique as “western wonderland,” there are a variety of regional on-the-water parades that are sure to please the whole family. The Log shares this extensive listing of some of the best seasonal maritime events in SoCal this year. P. 14
hen The Log visited Oceanside SEA Center in early 2018, it was undergoing an extensive remodel with big plans for the future. After nearly a year, the renovations have made progress and a grand opening is being planned for spring 2019. P. 13
Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp almost ready to re-open
Gas tax hike survives voter repeal effort
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omplaints about the 12-cent gas tax ran rampant, but in a turn of events Proposition 6, the ballot item that would have repealed it, did not garner enough support to pass. Public records indicate more than $5 billion has been raised through the tax to benefit transit programs, but will Californians see results? P. 3
Boaters may receive an early Christmas present this year: Port of San Diego announced Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp is nearing its reopening date in December. Though there have been many stalls and complications with this project, will it finally be completed soon? P. 9
Finding generosity and hope amid tragedy
What’s so important about sustainable seafood anyways?
News can be difficult to read at times, especially in light of some of the more horrific happenings like the Woolsey Fires. However, Capt. Nicole Sours-Larson shares how a few compassionate mariners have made the fallout of the fires seem a little more bearable. P. 17
The sustainable seafood movement is growing and this article explores what it means for seafood to be sustainable as well as how it benefits commercial and recreational fishing, the local community and others. P. 28
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