FREE PREVIEW No. 1019 Fred Hall Show returns to


Del Mar March 17-20 The annual Fred Hall Del Mar Show returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 17-20, giving sport anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts a chance to see the latest in fishing gear, tackle and accessories — along with new boats, expert seminars, fun attrac- tions for the whole family and much more, P. 33


87th SCYA Midwinter Regatta comes


to a close The 2016 Southern California Yachting Association’s (SCYA)


Midwinter Regatta ended after two weekends of winter sailing on Feb. 13-14 and Feb. 20-21 Twenty-five yacht clubs and associations hosted the event, which featured the new two-weekend format, P. 30


Avalon to solicit new vendors


for shoreboat service Avalon will seek a vendor to continue offering shoreboat services in the city’s har- bor. A Request For Proposals (RFP) will be issued by the city and provide inter- ested vendors with at least two options of how they would like to operate its shoreboat services in Avalon Harbor, P. 3


Blue Ribbon Panel calls for annual $1.3 billion investment


for conservation A national panel of business, conserva- tion and energy leaders recommended $1.3 billion sourced from federal lands revenue be invested in state programs aimed at conserving thousands of species of fish and wildlife, according to an announcement by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, P. 38


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March 11 - 24, 2016


Shop dogs bring peace, fun to the workplace


Marine businesses from Channel Islands to San Diego count their shop dogs as essential crew members as each unique pet brings their own character and charm to the sometimes long work days. The Log spoke with brokers, marine-related and waterfront business owners to find out what their pet brings to the office, P. 24


Dana Point Shipyard


hosts grand re-opening Boaters seeking to have their vessels repaired or maintained at Orange County’s southern- most harbor will enjoy an updated boatyard with wider slips and a larger travel lift as Dana Point Shipyard celebrated its grand re-opening on March 5, P. 23


Sailing Like A Girl


Ballot initiative proposal seeks to scale down Redondo Beach Waterfront project


A slow-growth grassroots organization in Redondo Beach recently announced plans to file for a ballot initiative to scale down a proposed development at the city’s harbor and pier while also protecting coastal-dependent recreational and com- mercial uses such as boating and sportfishing, P. 22


Army Corps of Engineers seeks


bids to dredge Oceanside Harbor The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a bidding process on Jan. 25 to seek a potential contractor to dredge the naviga- tional channels of Oceanside Harbor, P. 10


Mary Longpre has never been one to shy away from difficult situations. In 1957 it was the male surfers who tried to scare her away by flipping her off her board and telling her to go home. In her later years she and her female crew had to deal with sarcastic com- ments from male sailors dis- pleased with women making their entrance into the racing scene, P. 14


Port of San Diego seeks vendor for ‘World-Class Waterfront’


development Plans to convert nearly 70 acres of water- front could soon be coming into focus, P. 11


New round of laws proposed


by state legislators Assembly members and State Senators have filed a handful of bills focusing on waterways and fisheries, P. 17


Presented by


• San Diego’s Largest Fishing Show • San Diego’s Largest Boat Show • International Travel, Hunting Outfitters & Lodges


Details at fredhall.com March 17-20 San Diego – Del Mar Fairgrounds


Passion!


Celebrate the


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