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BLUEFIN TUNA, YELLOWTAIL, WHITE SEABASS, CALICO BASS AND HALIBUT ARE PROVIDING HIGHLIGHTS HEADING INTO THE SUMMER SEASON!
SEE PAGE 24 CALIFORNIA BOATING NEWS SINCE 1971
NO. 1235
JUNE 21 - JULY 4, 2024
SECOND CATCH CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES FATHER-DAUGHTER FISHING ADVENTURES
FAMILY FUN FOR THE FOURTH! CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY ON A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOJOURN
AVALON CONSIDERS CRUISE SHIP FEE INCREASE TO FUND ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS
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Southern California Skies to Light Up with
Fourth of July Fireworks
Extravaganzas!
S
outhern California’s coast ignites with patriotic fireworks this Independence Day, offering waterfront displays, family-friendly events, and dazzling pyrotechnics – grab your beach gear and celebrate! P. 14
CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY ON THE WATER BY MINIMIZING YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
T
hough fireworks, boat parades, and barbecues on the water paint a classic Fourth of July picture, eco-conscious boaters can celebrate with minimal environmental impact through a few easy changes.
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SAFEGUARDING YOUR VESSEL THIS FOURTH OF JULY
W
ith the Fourth of July approaching, many Southern California boaters will be drawn to the water to celebrate. Mooring your boat offers a convenient alternative to crowded marinas, but proper techniques are essential to ensure its safety.
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