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CALIFORNIA BOATING NEWS SINCE 1971
NO. 1240
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AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
R O B R A H T IN
OCEAN INSTITUTE’S 40TH ANNUAL MARITIME FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF HISTORY, COMMUNITY, AND OCEAN EDUCATION
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ana Point’s Ocean Institute invites the community to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Maritime Festival (Sept. 13-15). This year’s event focuses on empowering future ocean stewards through the Adopt-A-Class program. P. 12
DOCK, DRINK & DINE: DANA POINT HARBOR
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fun trip to Dana Point, whether by boat or car, is made complete with a nice lunch or dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in Dana Point Harbor. With most of the restaurants in the marina located close to the water’s edge, you are almost guaranteed a beautiful view of water and yachts lined up along a maze of docks and channels. P. 10
SNAPPING FOR SCIENCE: DANA POINT BEACH PHOTOS FUEL COASTAL EROSION RESEARCH
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each days just got a scientific upgrade in Dana Point. A new program called CoastSnap is transforming beach selfies into valuable data for coastal erosion research. P. 11