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CALIFORNIA BOATING NEWS SINCE 1971
NO. 1190
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 13, 2022
OFF-SEASON SAILBOAT MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SUGGESTIONS WITH DOCKSIDE YACHT CARE
ASK A MARITIME ATTORNEY: WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES ON THE FORECLOSURE OF A MARITIME LIEN?
START OF THE FALL FISHING SEASON BRINGS OFFSHORE ANGLERS BLUEFIN, YELLOWFIN, DORADO, YELLOWTAIL AND MARLIN!
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THE SUPERSTITIONS THAT MADE SAILORS SALTY
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t has never been an easy job being a seaman, beyond the dangers of the job, there are countless superstitions that effect safety and luck on the open ocean. Some may seem strange in today’s world and may no longer apply. So, we will tell you the stories and let you decide for yourself before your next trip out to sea. P. 10
Public Invited to Review and Comment on Fisherman’s Wharf Revamp Proposals at Channel Islands Harbor
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XNARD— On Sept. 19, the Channel Islands Harbor Department hosted a public workshop at the Performing Arts Center to help the redevelopment process of Fisherman’s Wharf move forward. About 275 people came to view three proposals for the complete revamp of Fisherman’s Wharf at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. and Victoria Avenue, the entrance to Channel Islands Harbor. Attendees viewed proposals from three hopeful developers for the project. P. 9
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