FREE Preview Newport Boat Show returns to Lido,
May 12-15 The 43rd annual Newport Boat Show — the show presenting the largest collection of big yachts west of the Mississippi — will offer more than 400,000 square feet of fl oating dock exhibits and boardwalk displays, P. 28
News Briefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Crossword. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Community . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dock Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Catalina Connection . . 27
No. 1023 California Boating News Since 1971 May 6 - 19, 2016
Eyes Everywhere: Is Orwell’s fi ctional
‘1984’ becoming reality? The Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, among other government and law enforcement agencies, are becoming savvier at monitoring everyday human activ- ity, almost always in the name of safety and security. Alas even the deep blue sea cannot offer you much seclusion anymore. Would you sacrifi ce your right to privacy in the name of safety and security? P.20
L.A. County to reimburse Long
Beach for marine debris removal The Long Beach City Council recently approved a one-year $500,000 contract with Los Angeles County to help fund the removal of debris and trash fl owing from the L.A. River and into local marinas, P. 10
Grand Jury fi nds Santa Barbara
Harbor followed regulations A grand jury investigation into the operational and tax collection practices at Santa Barbara Harbor found no wrongdoing by city or county offi cials, a published report revealed. The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury issued its fi ndings on April 19, P. 3
Marine Group Boat Works awarded contract with U.S. Navy
A family-owned ship- yard says it is playing with the big boys now as Marine Group Boat Works was awarded a Master Ship Repair Agreement, or MSRA, by the U.S. Navy on April 1. Agreements are generally awarded to shipyards with larger operations, P. 7
Records trampled during Newport
to Ensenada Race The 69th Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race was more of a stampede than a sailboat race, with records being trampled. Two super trima- rans broke an 18-year old multihull record, and four Maxi’s broke the monohull record, P. 43
Diamond Valley Lake to re-open
boat launch The Metropolitan Water District announced on April 26 the boat launch ramp at Diamond Valley Lake will re-open to boaters on May 18, P. 45
Online Petition challenges Channel
Islands Harbor redevelopment Rooftop destinations and increased housing projects are not recipes for a vibrant water- front, according to a recent online petition started by Ventura County residents against proposed plans to build apartments at Channel Islands Harbor’s Fisherman’s Wharf. The petition seeks 1,000 supporters to stop the Fisherman’s Wharf proposal, P. 14
Design Control Board tries to
mold Marina del Rey project A proposed project bringing a West Marine and upgraded boat docks to Marina del Rey, was on the verge of being approved by the L.A. County Design Control Board on April 20, P. 18
Women 4 Women Regatta
celebrates female sailors The seventh annual Women 4 Women’s Regatta hosted by Oceanside Yacht Club celebrates female sailors and serves as a way to get women on the water, P.44
Ventura Harbor Boatyard upgrade receives Coastal Commission
blessing A collision involving a boat and Travelift pier resulted in one of two fi ngers at Ventura Harbor Boatyard to be deemed inoperable. The boatyard will replace the fi nger, P. 23
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