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Finally, another Opportunity to Explore the Channel Islands Coast
Mariners and non-boat owners can agree that spending time
exploring a location – whether for the first or 100th time – is part of the fun of any trip. For boaters, this may mean picking a desti- nation that is not only fun to get to but also great to travel around. In this issue of The Log, Melissa Baffa, executive director of
Friends of Channel Coast State Parks, shares that the public can now find out more about the beautiful Channel Islands Coast by way of kayak during an educational tour. Kayakers can see the Channel Islands National Park visitor center and several commercial fishing operations, including squid fishing — and they will enjoy some very quiet and peace- ful exploring around the Ventura Keys, Baffa said in the article featured on page 10. Now both boaters and non-boat owners can enjoy a two-hour See EDITORIAL page 7
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Where Do I Begin to Prepare for the Purchase of My First Boat?
By David Weil, Esq. Q A
Long Live The Duke! Editor:
I was shocked to find out in the The Log’s article “Duke’s Place May Keep Its Name After All” in the Dec. 3-16 issue that the Balboa Bay Resort is considering doing away with the popular Duke’s Place nickname. People forget how significant John Wayne was to our little coastal city. Not only was he a well-known Hollywood actor but a local who often sauntered into the Balboa Bay Resort’s bar. His name is synonymous with Newport
Beach. The resort can modernize the bar all it wants but leave the nickname alone. It’s a beloved moniker. The Duke’s remaining legacy in town has dwindled throughout the years from the renovation of his boat, Wild Goose, to the demo- lition of his mansion that overlooked Big Canyon golf course. The least we can do is maintain the bar’s nickname in his honor.
Longstanding fan of The Duke Newport Beach
I am considering the purchase of an extremely well main-
tained late-model motoryacht that is Coast Guard document- ed. This is my first boat pur- chase, so I have a couple of questions about the process. First, is there a website or other published source where I can find information or advice on the purchase of a used vessel? Second, is there a “boilerplate” or standard form contract that may be used for the purchase of a used vessel?
The first question is easy. The California Division of Boating
Coast Guard Deserves a Pat on the Back Editor:
The Coast Guard’s partnership with the San Diego Marine Task Force to take down a Mexican boat attempting to smuggle 7,100 pounds of pot was a nice nod to the work of this agency. The Log’s story on this seizure in the Dec. 3-
16 issue reminded me of the tireless and end- less work carried out by Coast Guard officers. Not only are they responsible for responding to emergencies at sea, but it seems they are almost always the first responders to these now common-day smuggling attempts. It required two nearby cutters, a 45-foot
response boat from Station San Diego and a crew flying overhead to thwart the three sus- pected smugglers attempts to carry drugs onto our beaches. The men and women of the Coast Guard are doing an excellent job at pro- tecting our waters and shorelines. I applaud those who put their life on the line for our safety. Kind regards,
Pat Devonshire Mission Beach
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and Waterways publishes a pamphlet with the catchy title, “How to Buy a Used Boat.” It is available online at
dbw.parks.ca.gov/Pubs/UsedB oat/
index.htm.
This pamphlet provides a
nice overview of the process but, unfortunately, a small pamphlet can only scratch the surface of a yacht purchase transaction. We always recom- mend that buyers and sellers of any yacht use an experi- enced yacht broker to guide them through the transaction. And, for larger transactions or for buyers or sellers who are particularly cautious, a mar- itime attorney experienced in yachting transactions should be consulted.
When looking for a broker, PLATE PATROL
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On Board With Johnson by J.R. Johnson
a good place to start is with one who is certified through the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) Program. The program is a joint project of seven different brokerage organizations throughout North America. CPYB brokers are certified upon the successful comple- tion of a rigorous exam, and they maintain their certifica- tion through a series of con- tinuing education programs. You can learn more about the program and certified brokers in your area at
cpyb.net/aws/YBAA/pt/sp/cp yb_home.
Whether an attorney or a
broker is retained, a purchase agreement will be provided to
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