California Local Boating News
Newport Gets Additional $2 Million for Dredging
With precious time slipping away to meet Newport Harbor’s tight dredging project deadlines, good news came from an unexpected source: Congress awarded the Army Corps of Engineers an additional $2 million in federal funding.
Boaters Comment on Plans for MdR 'Boat Barn'
Increased vessel traffic, less parking and eliminated charter boat docks were among concerns raised at a public meeting on a project to construct an 80-foot-tall dry stack boat storage facility capable of holding 345 boats, on land currently used for a public parking lot.
$630,000 Set for Glorietta Bay Launch Upgrades
The California Boating and Waterways Commission approved $630,000 in grants for future improvements at Coronado’s Glorietta Bay launch ramp facility.
Dog Rescued by Ocean Institute Crew in DP Harbor
The one-year-old, 65-pound boxer had reportedly fallen in while trying to board a sailboat in Dana Point Harbor, entangling himself in the vessel’s lines in the process.
Border Run Invites Ensenada Race Cruisers
The Border Run organizers, in keeping with their event motto “Everyone’s Invited,” have adopted new rules for the upcoming March 10 race’s Cruising class.
Catalina Express’ San Pedro Location Getting $2.8 Million Renovation
The Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission Board voted to approve the move of Catalina Express’ San Pedro ferry terminal a few feet south of its present location underneath the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Coast Guard Intercepts Boats; Seizes Ton of Marijuana
The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted two boats northwest of Santa Catalina Island, seizing 1 ton of marijuana and taking eight suspected smugglers into custody.
S.S. Lane Victory Moves Away from Vincent Thomas Bridge
The historic S.S. Lane Victory merchant ship traversed Los Angeles Harbor’s Main Channel Feb. 3, leaving behind its home underneath the Vincent Thomas Bridge to arrive at Berth 46, at the southern tip of Cabrillo Way Marina.
Fred Hall Show Returns to Long Beach March 7-11
Sportfishing gear, boats and scores of outdoor recreation options will take center stage at the 66th annual Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boat Show, March 7-11 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.
Feds Add $2.4 Million in Funding for Marina del Rey Dredging
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe announced Feb. 9 that more federal funding has been agreed upon for Marina del Rey’s much-needed channel entrance dredging project.
Gary Jobson to Speak at Dana West YC March 15
World-class sailor and lymphoma survivor Gary Jobson is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. March 15 at Dana West Yacht Club, during the kickoff event for the 2012 Leukemia Cup Regatta.
Minney to Show 1959 ‘Kelpie Goes to Tahiti’ Film
With a 16mm movie camera, 21-year-old Ernie Minney captured his family's Newport-to-Tahiti adventure aboard their 65-foot wooden schooner on color film: a classic ocean passage, tropical islands and the dramatic peaks of Tahiti and Moorea in a time before jet travel.
Guadalupe Island Race to Start March 9
The Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association’s biennial singlehanded and doublehanded Guadalupe Island Race will start March 9 off Marina del Rey.
SD-to-Puerto Vallarta Race Starts March 1
The 31st biennial San Diego-to-Puerto Vallarta Race is set for March 1-10, starting off Shelter Island and finishing off Punta Mita in Mexico’s Banderas Bay. The race is hosted by San Diego Yacht Club.
Winberg Named New Commodore of Southern California Cruiser Association
The Southern California Cruiser Association has named Bill Winberg as its new commodore.
