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overnor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2021-22 budget, released Jan. 8, includes a proposal to raise the vessel renewal fee from $20 every two years to $70 every two years to help stabilize a $52 million deficit in the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund. P. 8
TECH TIP: DEPTH SOUNDERS AND FISH FINDERS
Proposed Budget Includes Potential 250C% Increase In Vessel Registration Fee ompact fish finders and depth sounders offer safety and fun for Southern California boaters. These small, easy-to-install devices use sound waves to create underwater images, helping you avoid hazards and locate fish. P. 12
DANA POINT RECOGNIZED AS A WHALE HERITAGE SITE
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roper VHF use is crucial for water safety. Learn the basics to communicate effectively and stay safe on the water. P. 13
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PORT OF SAN DIEGO TESTING OUT NEW TIDE POOL ARMOR AS COASTAL PROTECTION ON HARBOR ISLAND
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n January of this year, he three-year pilot project launched by Dana Point was recogthe port district and eco-engineering nized as the first Whale company ECOncrete will demonstrate Heritage site in North and study a new design of ECOncrete’s interAmerica and one of four locking Coastalock Tide Pool Armor in two difinGFA the and world by the World ferent locations on Harbor Island, a man-made FishAngler team up to revolutionize fishing. The new partnership will Cetacean Alliance. 20 to data peninsula only through a few hundred feet wide. P. 11app. offer anglers easy P. access and resources the popular fishing
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